Guide for Reuse, Repair, Recycling, and Safe Disposal
for Alameda County, Contra Costa County, and the City of Palo Alto
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Collectibles

Collectibles are material goods that are often aged and irreplaceable.

Consider repair, reuse, resale, and donation for these special items on local and national online platforms.

Vendors

Vendor Address City Destination Disposal Method Notes
Stuff Vintage Modern 619 San Pablo Ave Albany Reuse Buyback Drop-off Modern or vintage pieces. Resale. Email for interest in buyback - with images & details.
Hospice Thrift Shoppe - Alamo 3162 Danville Blvd. Alamo Reuse Free Drop-off
Savers (Alameda) 931 Marina Village Pkwy Alameda Reuse Free Drop-off
The Diggity Dog 649 Pacific Ave Alameda Reuse Free Drop-off
Beaker's Records 918 Central Ave
Unit A
Alameda Reuse Buyback Drop-off Buys music records, tapes, posters and music memorabilia seven days a week by appointment.
Alameda Point Antiques Faire 1st Sunday Every Month 3800 Main St Alameda Reuse Buyback Mail-in
The Thrifty Kitty 1509 Webster St Alameda Reuse Free Drop-off Interesting decorative items in excellent condition. If you desire, you may lightly pack breakables for the car trip to the store. Framed or mounted-canvas artwork in any medium or size. Must be at least 8.5" X 11" and clean, with no broken glass or other damage.
Goodwill (Alameda) 2319 Lincoln Ave. Alameda Reuse Free Drop-off
Studio Trousseau 1036 Central Ave Alameda Repair Drop-off for a Fee Restores vintage textiles including lace, dolls,
Mastick Senior Center & Thrift Store 1155 Santa Clara Ave Alameda Reuse Free Drop-off Accepted at the Thrift Store.
Salvation Army (Alameda) 1918 Park St. Alameda Reuse Free Drop-off
Northern Ca Swap Meets Inc 1150 Ballena Blvd Alameda Reuse Buyback Mail-in
Repair Cafe: Location Finder and Repair Guides Repair Free On-site Broken. Repair Cafés are free meeting places and they’re all about repairing things (together). In the place where a Repair Café is located, you’ll find tools and materials to help you make any repairs you need with volunteer specialists on hand. On clothes, furniture, electrical appliances, bicycles, crockery, appliances, toys, et cetera. Use the website to locate, start or volunteer for a Repair Cafe and see Repair Guides - https://www.repaircafe.org/en/community/tips-tricks/.

Curbside Service

RE:Source is an online directory for reuse, repair and proper disposal options for the California East Bay area and Palo Alto. Our goal is to connect you with the best options for what you need to get rid of or repair. Please note that we do not accept any items directly.

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