Many clothing and linen fabrics are now composed of synthetic fibers that must be disposed of in the trash. Lint from 100% cotton or other confirmed natural fibers can be composted.
Dryer & Vacuum Lint
Fuzz consisting especially of fine ravelings and short fibers of plant and plastic-based yarn and fabric, dust, dirt, pet fur, hair or other materials collected in a dryer or vacuum filter.
Vendors
| Vendor | Address | City | Destination | Disposal Method | Notes | |
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| GreenWaste of Palo Alto | 2765 Lafayette St | Palo Alto | Landfill | Pick-up for a Fee | Due to high plastic micro-fibers from textiles. | |
| Pleasanton Transfer Station | 3110 Busch Rd. | Pleasanton | Landfill | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Davis Street (WM) Resource Recovery Complex (Transfer Station) | 2615 Davis St. | San Leandro | Landfill | Drop-off for a Fee | Public Drop-off Area |
Curbside Service
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| Albany |
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| Berkeley |
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| Castro Valley Sanitary District |
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| Dublin |
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| Emeryville |
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| Fremont |
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| Hayward |
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| Livermore |
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| Newark |
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| Oakland |
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| Piedmont |
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| Pleasanton |
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| San Lorenzo (Oro Loma) |
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| Union City |
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