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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The UPS Store (35640 Fremont Blvd.) | 35640 Fremont Blvd | Fremont | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Call first. | |
| The UPS Store (3736 Fallon Dr) | 3736 Fallon Road | Dublin | 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 (39962 Cedar Blvd.) | 39962 Cedar Blvd | Newark | 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 (4435 N. First St.) | 4435 N. First St. | 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 (849 E. Stanley Blvd.) | 849 E. Stanley Blvd. | Livermore | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Call first. | |
| The UPS Store (875 Island Drive) |
875 Island Drive Ste A |
Alameda | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Call first. | |
| The UPS Store (Castro Valley) | 20885 Redwood Rd | Castro Valley | 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 | ||
| UPS Store | 1125-B Arnold Dr. | Martinez | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| UPS Store |
1480 Moraga Rd. Ste I |
Moraga | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| UPS Store | 2977 Ygnacio Valley Rd. | Walnut Creek | 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 | ||
| UPS Store | 1966 Tice Valley Blvd. | Walnut Creek | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| UPS Store | 1564-A Fitzgerald Dr. | Pinole | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| UPS Store | 712 Bancroft Rd. | Walnut Creek | Reuse | Free Drop-off |
Curbside Service
| Recycling | Garbage | Note | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. ### |
