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

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Major Household Appliances - Non-working

Broken household appliances which can be manual or automatic tools used in the home.

Consider reuse or repair before disposal. DIY repair resources through iFixit.

Due to their potential hazards, California law requires that major appliances, and certain materials within the major appliances, be properly removed and managed. Major Appliances may include: washing machine, clothes dryer, hot water heater, dehumidifier, conventional oven, stove, refrigerator, freezer, air-conditioner, trash compactor, and residential furnace.Transfer stations and landfills in California have designated areas for appliance collection to be picked up by a certified appliance recycling (CAR) company.

Search the Listing of Certified Appliance Recyclers to find one your area.

Vendors

Vendor Address City Destination Disposal Method Notes
ALCO Iron & Metal (San Leandro) 2140 Davis Street
Headquarters & Metal Sales
San Leandro Recycle Free Drop-off, Buyback Drop-off Call for current buyback prices.
Potrero Hills Landfill 3675 Potrero Hills Lane Suisun City Recycle Drop-off for a Fee
San Martin Transfer Station 14070 Llagas Avenue San Martin Recycle Drop-off for a Fee Accepted for a Fee
Berkeley Recycling Center 669 Gilman St.
(corner of 2nd & Gilman)
Berkeley Recycle Drop-off for a Fee Large appliances, including water heaters, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers and furnaces are all accepted for a $20 charge. No refrigerated appliances.
Rica Recycling 27105 Industrial Blvd Hayward Recycle Drop-off for a Fee
Tri Valley Recycling- Bay Area 1988 E. Alpine Avenue Stockton Recycle Buyback Drop-off, Free Drop-off, Pick-up for a Fee Call for buyback details and for pick-up arrangement fees. Fee for large copiers and microwaves.
Berkeley Transfer Station 1201 2nd St. Berkeley Recycle Drop-off for a Fee

Curbside Service

Bulky Pickup Note
Alameda
Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
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Albany
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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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Dublin
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Emeryville
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Fremont
Up to two appliances or large items (not to exceed 150 lbs each).
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Hayward
Bulky pick up and Disposal Days drop-off option.
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Hayward (Oro Loma - L2)
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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 Leandro
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San Leandro (Oro Loma - L3)
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San Lorenzo (Oro Loma)
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Unincorporated Oro Loma (L1)
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Union City
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