Few thrift organizations accept these materials unless they are in new-like condition. Consider posting to FreeCycle, Craigslist, NextDoor, or such for reuse. There are very limited recycling options for this material. Consider reuse before disposal.
Vendors
| Vendor | Address | City | Destination | Disposal Method | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of the El Sobrante Library | 4191 Appian Way | El Sobrante | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store (Fremont) | 3777 Decoto Rd | Fremont | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| Rasputin Music | 1035 Contra Costa Blvd | Pleasant Hill | Reuse | Buyback Drop-off, Buyback Mail-in | ||
| Out of the Closet (Oakland) | 238 E 18th St. | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | CDs & DVDs in working condition. | |
| Davis Street (WM) Resource Recovery Complex (Transfer Station) | 2615 Davis St. | San Leandro | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Reuse drop-off area | |
| Salvation Army Store | 1806 Linda Dr. | Pleasant Hill | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| Friends of the Hercules Library | 109 Civic Drive | Hercules | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| The Hidden Treasure Corner | 18565 Mission Blvd | Hayward | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| Rasputin Music (Berkeley) | 2401 Telegraph Ave | Berkeley | Reuse | Buyback Drop-off, Buyback Mail-in | ||
| American Cancer Society Discovery Shop (Oakland) | 127 41st St. | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Media items are intended for resale, not recycling. Please do not place your vacation photo CD or your home video tape. | |
| Friends of San Leandro Library | 300 Estudillo Ave. | San Leandro | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| St. Vincent de Paul | 2210 Gladstone Dr. | Pittsburg | Reuse | Free Pick-up | ||
| Friends of the Kensington Library | 61 Arlington Ave | Kensington | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| Tri Valley Haven Thrift Store | 116 N L St | Livermore | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| American Cancer Society Discovery Shop (Fremont) | 40733 Chapel Way Ste A & B | Fremont | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Media items are intended for resale, not recycling. Please do not place your vacation photo CD or your home video tape. | |
| Friends of the Albany Library | 1247 Marin Avenue | Albany | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| St. Vincent de Paul | 2815 Contra Costa Blvd. | Pleasant Hill | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| Friends of the Lafayette Library |
3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Suite 107 |
Lafayette | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| Way Side Inn Thrift Shop | 3521 Golden Gate Way | Lafayette | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| Friends of the Oakland Public Library (The Bookmark Bookstore) |
The Bookmark Bookstore 721 Washington St |
Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | No VHS |
Curbside Service
| Bulky Pickup | Note | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda |
Bundled & labeled for reuse/donation. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up. ### |
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| Albany | |||
| Berkeley | |||
| Castro Valley Sanitary District |
Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out. ### |
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