Store and save in a large garbage bag (clear is desirable). Post online for reuse - to use for moving or packing delicate items, along with any air pillows and bubble wrap. Packing and shipping stores that reuse these may or may not have space - consider contacting them before you go.
Packing Peanuts - Styrofoam
Styrofoam peanuts are expanded polystyrene plastic shaped into peanut-sized pellets meant for protecting goods during shipment.
Vendors
Vendor | Address | City | Destination | Disposal Method | Notes | |
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The UPS Store (32108 Alvarado Blvd) | 32108 Alvarado Blvd | Union City | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Call first. | |
Village Post & Parcel | 15934 Hesperian Blvd. | San Lorenzo | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
UPS Store | 1547 Palos Verdes Mall | Walnut Creek | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
UPS Store | 6680 Alhambra Ave. | Martinez | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
The UPS Store (30042 Mission Blvd) |
30042 Mission Blvd Ste #121 |
Hayward | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Call first. | |
UPS Store | 1125-B Arnold Dr. | Martinez | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
Antioch AIM Mail Center | 4464 Lone Tree Way | Antioch | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
The UPS Store (39120 Argonaut Way) | 39120 Argonaut Way | Fremont | Reuse | Free Drop-off | bagged. Call first for space. | |
The UPS Store (25125 Santa Clara St) | 25125 Santa Clara St | Hayward | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Call first. | |
Nancy Funk Ceramics | 1330 66th Street | Emeryville | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Call first. | |
UPS Store |
1480 Moraga Rd. Ste I |
Moraga | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
Postal Annex | 3377 Deer Valley Rd. | Antioch | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
Postal Annex | 3130D Balfour Rd. | Brentwood | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
UPS Store | 3020 El Cerrito Plaza | El Cerrito | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
The UPS Store (1179 West A Street) | 1179 West A St | Hayward | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Call first. | |
Handle With Care (1625 University Ave) | 1625 University Ave | Berkeley | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
UPS Store | 2063 Main St. | Oakley | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
UPS Store |
21 Orinda Way Ste C |
Orinda | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
Postal Annex | 5433K Clayton Rd. | Clayton | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
The UPS Store (7172 Regional St) | 7172 Regional St | Dublin | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Call first. |
Curbside Service
Recycling | Garbage | Note | ||
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Alameda |
Bag to prevent spilling during hauler pick-up. Save for reuse as possible. ### |
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Albany |
Bag to prevent spilling during hauler pick-up. Save for reuse as possible. ### |
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Berkeley |
Bag to prevent spilling during hauler pick-up. Save for reuse as possible. ### |
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Castro Valley Sanitary District |
Bag to prevent spilling during hauler pick-up. Save for reuse as possible. Consider local shipping stores. ### |
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Dublin |
Bag to prevent spilling during hauler pick-up. Save for reuse as possible. ### |
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Emeryville |
Bag to prevent spilling during hauler pick-up. Save for reuse as possible. ### |
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Fremont |
Bag to prevent spilling during hauler pick-up. Save for reuse as possible. ### |
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Hayward |
Bag to prevent spilling during hauler pick-up. Save for reuse as possible. ### |
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Hayward (Oro Loma - L2) |
Bag to prevent spilling during hauler pick-up. Save for reuse as possible. ### |
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Livermore |
Bag to prevent spilling during hauler pick-up. Save for reuse as possible. ### |
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Newark |
Bag to prevent spilling during hauler pick-up. Save for reuse as possible. ### |
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Oakland |
Bag to prevent spilling during hauler pick-up. Save for reuse as possible. ### |
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Piedmont |
Bag to prevent spilling during hauler pick-up. Save for reuse as possible. ### |
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Pleasanton |
Bag to prevent spilling during hauler pick-up. Save for reuse as possible. ### |
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San Leandro |
Bag to prevent spilling during hauler pick-up. Save for reuse as possible. ### |
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San Leandro (Oro Loma - L3) |
Bag to prevent spilling during hauler pick-up. Save for reuse as possible. ### |
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San Lorenzo (Oro Loma) |
Bag to prevent spilling during hauler pick-up. Save for reuse as possible. ### |
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Unincorporated Oro Loma (L1) |
Bag to prevent spilling during hauler pick-up. Save for reuse as possible. ### |
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Union City |
Bag to prevent spilling during hauler pick-up. Save for reuse as possible. ### |