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 | 1647 Willow Pass Rd. | Concord | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
The UPS Store (30042 Mission Blvd) |
30042 Mission Blvd Ste #121 |
Hayward | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Call first. | |
UPS Store |
21001 San Ramon Valley Bl. Ste A4 |
San Ramon | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
UPS Store |
9000 Crow Canyon Rd. Ste S |
Danville | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
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 | 2977 Ygnacio Valley Rd. | Walnut Creek | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
UPS Store | 696 San Ramon Valley Bl. | Danville | 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 | ||
Handle With Care (4364 Piedmont Ave) | 4364 Piedmont Ave. | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
UPS Store | 1966 Tice Valley Blvd. | Walnut Creek | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
UPS Store |
1511 Sycamore Ave. Ste M |
Hercules | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
The UPS Store (7172 Regional St) | 7172 Regional St | Dublin | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Call first. | |
The UPS Store (3736 Fallon Dr) | 3736 Fallon Road | Dublin | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Call first. | |
Handle With Care (535 S Shore Ctr W) | 535 S Shore Ctr W | Alameda | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
The UPS Store (2342 Shattuck Ave) | 2342 Shattuck Ave | Berkeley | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Call first. | |
UPS Store | 712 Bancroft Rd. | Walnut Creek | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
UPS Store | 3527 Mt. Diablo Blvd. | Lafayette | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
UPS Store | 6680 Alhambra Ave. | Martinez | Reuse | Free Drop-off |
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. ### |