Once stripped of covers, strapping and styrofoam, the plastic base may be recyclable. Consider posting recent, good condition car seat covers as spares with brand/model information.
Target Annual Car Seat Trade-in (2022 Sept/2021 April)
Child Car Seats - Non-working/Expired/Accident
Child car seats are designed to fit inside an automobile's backseat to secure small children. Once they are expired (see sticker on frame), or have been in an accident, they should not be used to transport children.
Vendors
| Vendor | Address | City | Destination | Disposal Method | Notes | |
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| Acme Landfill (Fill Corporation) | 950 Waterbird Way | Martinez | Landfill | Drop-off for a Fee | This item accepted for disposal only at this location. | |
| GreenWaste of Palo Alto | 2765 Lafayette St | Palo Alto | Recycle | Pick-up for a Fee | ||
| Pleasanton Transfer Station | 3110 Busch Rd. | Pleasanton | Landfill | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Stroller Spa | 4037 24th Street | San Francisco | Repair | Drop-off for a Fee, Pick-up for a Fee | Repair, rental, and detailed cleaning of car seats. For car seat cleaning, we remove the fabric and hand-wash it using the highest-powered commercial grade steamer and gently but thoroughly clean and sanitize the shell, straps, buckles and base according to the manufacturer’s instructions. | |
| San Martin Transfer Station | 14070 Llagas Avenue | San Martin | Landfill | Drop-off for a Fee |
Curbside Service
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| Alameda |
Consider removing all straps and covers to offer to another family with the same model. Include a photo of the assembled car seat and brand/model. Rigid plastic base with any foam removed (trash) may then be possibly collected for recycling in a bin that fits or for bulky pick up. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up. ### |
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| Albany |
Consider removing all straps and covers to offer to another family with the same model. Include a photo of the assembled car seat and brand/model. Rigid plastic base with any foam removed (trash) may then be possibly collectd for recycling in a bin that fits or for bulky pick up. ### |
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| Berkeley |
Consider removing all straps and covers to offer to another family with the same model. Include a photo of the assembled car seat and brand/model. Rigid plastic base with any foam removed (trash) may then be possibly collected for recycling in a bin that fits or collected during bulky pick up. ### |
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| Castro Valley Sanitary District |
Consider removing all straps and covers to offer to another family with the same model. Include a photo of the assembled car seat and brand/model. Rigid plastic base with any foam removed (trash) may then be possibly collectd for recycling in a bin that fits or for bulky pick up. ### |
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| Dublin |
Consider removing all straps and covers to offer to another family with the same model. Include a photo of the assembled car seat and brand/model. Rigid plastic base with any foam removed (trash) may then be possibly collectd for recycling in a bin that fits or for bulky pick up. ### |
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| Emeryville |
Consider removing all straps and covers to offer to another family with the same model. Include a photo of the assembled car seat and brand/model. Rigid plastic base with any foam removed (trash) may then be possibly collectd for recycling in a bin that fits or for bulky pick up. ### |
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| Fremont |
Consider removing all straps and covers to offer to another family with the same model. Include a photo of the assembled car seat and brand/model. Rigid plastic base with any foam removed (trash) may then be possibly collectd for recycling in a bin that fits or for bulky pick up. ### |
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| Hayward |
Consider removing all straps and covers to offer to another family with the same model. Include a photo of the assembled car seat and brand/model. Rigid plastic base with any foam removed (trash) may then be possibly collectd for recycling in a bin that fits or for bulky pick up. ### |
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| Hayward (Oro Loma - L2) |
Consider removing all straps and covers to offer to another family with the same model. Include a photo of the assembled car seat and brand/model. Rigid plastic base with any foam removed (trash) may then be possibly collectd for recycling in a bin that fits or for bulky pick up. ### |
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| Livermore |
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| Newark |
Consider removing all straps and covers to offer to another family with the same model. Include a photo of the assembled car seat and brand/model. Rigid plastic base with any foam removed (trash) may then be possibly collectd for recycling in a bin that fits or for bulky pick up. ### |
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| Oakland |
Consider removing all straps and covers to offer to another family with the same model. Include a photo of the assembled car seat and brand/model. . ### |
Consider removing all straps and covers to offer to another family with the same model. Include a photo of the assembled car seat and brand/model. ### |
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| Piedmont |
Consider removing all straps and covers to offer to another family with the same model. Include a photo of the assembled car seat and brand/model. Rigid plastic base with any foam removed (trash) may then be possibly collectd for recycling in a bin that fits or for bulky pick up. ### |
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| Pleasanton |
Consider removing all straps and covers to offer to another family with the same model. Include a photo of the assembled car seat and brand/model. Rigid plastic base with any foam removed (trash) may then be possibly collectd for recycling in a bin that fits or for bulky pick up. ### |
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| San Leandro |
Consider removing all straps and covers to offer to another family with the same model. Include a photo of the assembled car seat and brand/model. Rigid plastic base with any foam removed (trash) may then be possibly collectd for recycling in a bin that fits or for bulky pick up. ### |
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| San Leandro (Oro Loma - L3) |
Consider removing all straps and covers to offer to another family with the same model. Include a photo of the assembled car seat and brand/model. Rigid plastic base with any foam removed (trash) may then be possibly collectd for recycling in a bin that fits or for bulky pick up. ### |
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| San Lorenzo (Oro Loma) |
Consider removing all straps and covers to offer to another family with the same model. Include a photo of the assembled car seat and brand/model. Rigid plastic base with any foam removed (trash) may then be possibly collectd for recycling in a bin that fits or for bulky pick up. ### |
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| Unincorporated Oro Loma (L1) |
Consider removing all straps and covers to offer to another family with the same model. Include a photo of the assembled car seat and brand/model. Rigid plastic base with any foam removed (trash) may then be possibly collectd for recycling in a bin that fits or for bulky pick up. ### |
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| Union City |
Consider removing all straps and covers to offer to another family with the same model. Include a photo of the assembled car seat and brand/model. Rigid plastic base with any foam removed (trash) may then be possibly collectd for recycling in a bin that fits or for bulky pick up. ### |
