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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UPS Store | 2977 Ygnacio Valley Rd. | Walnut Creek | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
UPS Store |
1145 2nd Ave. Ste A |
Brentwood | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
UPS Store | 180 Golf Club Rd. | Pleasant Hill | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
UPS Store | 1966 Tice Valley Blvd. | Walnut Creek | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
UPS Store |
2440 Sand Creek Rd. #C1 |
Brentwood | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
UPS Store | 25A Crescent Dr. | Pleasant Hill | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
UPS Store | 712 Bancroft Rd. | Walnut Creek | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
UPS Store | 5100-B1 Clayton Rd. | Concord | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
UPS Store | 106 San Pablo Town Center | San Pablo | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
The UPS Store (875 Island Drive) |
875 Island Drive Ste A |
Alameda | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Call first. | |
The UPS Store (849 E. Stanley Blvd.) | 849 E. Stanley Blvd. | Livermore | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Call first. | |
The UPS Store (7172 Regional St) | 7172 Regional St | Dublin | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Call first. | |
The UPS Store (4435 N. First St.) | 4435 N. First St. | Livermore | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Call first. | |
The UPS Store (4096 Piedmont Ave.) | 4096 Piedmont Ave | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Call first. | |
The UPS Store (39962 Cedar Blvd.) | 39962 Cedar Blvd | Newark | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Call first. | |
The UPS Store (39120 Argonaut Way) | 39120 Argonaut Way | Fremont | Reuse | Free Drop-off | bagged. Call first for space. | |
The UPS Store (3736 Fallon Dr) | 3736 Fallon Road | Dublin | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Call first. | |
The UPS Store (35640 Fremont Blvd.) | 35640 Fremont Blvd | Fremont | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Call first. | |
The UPS Store (32108 Alvarado Blvd) | 32108 Alvarado Blvd | Union City | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Call first. | |
The UPS Store (30042 Mission Blvd) |
30042 Mission Blvd Ste #121 |
Hayward | 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. ### |