Ceramic plant pots are molded clay plant pots. The clay is hardened by heat and usually coated with a shiny glaze.
Consider reuse, donation, and repair.
Materials that should not be mixed into curbside recycling: drinking or wine glasses and plates, ceramics, Pyrex or other heat resistant glass, light bulbs, computer monitors, phone screens, plate glass: windows, sliding doors (can be recycled separately), safety glass, car windshields, art glass and leaded crystal, mirrors
| Vendor | Address | City | Destination | Disposal Method | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwill (Oakland - MacArthur) | 3525 MacArthur Blvd | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Clean, dry, decorative | |
| East Bay Depot For Creative Reuse |
4695 Telegraph Ave. (drop-off at loading dock on Shattuck Ave between 46th and 47th streets) |
Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Clean, no cracks or chips | |
| El Cerrito Recycling + Environmental Resource Center | 7501 Schmidt Ln. | El Cerrito | Reuse | Free Drop-off | If clean and unbroken, Onsite Donation Trailer. | |
| Goodwill (Walnut Creek) | 2536 N Main Street | Walnut Creek | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Clean, dry, decorative | |
| Goodwill (Berkeley) | 2058 University Ave | Berkeley | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Clean, dry, decorative | |
| American Cancer Society Discovery Shop (Oakland) | 127 41st St. | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Resellable condition only. | |
| Goodwill (Palo Alto) | 4085 El Camino Way | Palo Alto | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Please consider reuse options for your functional, reusable items. |
| Garbage | Note | ||
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| Alameda |
Broken, damaged condition. Some folks use these pieces at the bottom of other plant pots to increase drainage. ### |
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| Albany |
Broken, damaged condition. Some folks use these pieces at the bottom of other plant pots to increase drainage. ### |
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| Berkeley |
Broken, damaged condition. Some folks use these pieces at the bottom of other plant pots to increase drainage. ### |
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| Castro Valley Sanitary District |
Broken, damaged condition. Some folks use these pieces at the bottom of other plant pots to increase drainage. ### |
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| Dublin |
Broken, damaged condition. Some folks use these pieces at the bottom of other plant pots to increase drainage. ### |
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| Emeryville |
Broken, damaged condition. Some folks use these pieces at the bottom of other plant pots to increase drainage. ### |
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| Fremont |
Broken, damaged condition. Some folks use these pieces at the bottom of other plant pots to increase drainage. ### |
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| Hayward |
Broken, damaged condition. Some folks use these pieces at the bottom of other plant pots to increase drainage. ### |
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| Hayward (Oro Loma - L2) |
Broken, damaged condition. Some folks use these pieces at the bottom of other plant pots to increase drainage. ### |
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| Livermore |
Broken, damaged condition. Some folks use these pieces at the bottom of other plant pots to increase drainage. ### |
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| Newark |
Broken, damaged condition. Some folks use these pieces at the bottom of other plant pots to increase drainage. ### |
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| Oakland |
Broken, damaged condition. Some folks use these pieces at the bottom of other plant pots to increase drainage. ### |
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| Piedmont |
Broken, damaged condition. Some folks use these pieces at the bottom of other plant pots to increase drainage. ### |
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| Pleasanton |
Broken, damaged condition. Some folks use these pieces at the bottom of other plant pots to increase drainage. Donate good condition for reuse. ### |
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| San Leandro |
Broken, damaged condition. Some folks use these pieces at the bottom of other plant pots to increase drainage. ### |
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| San Leandro (Oro Loma - L3) |
Broken, damaged condition. Some folks use these pieces at the bottom of other plant pots to increase drainage. ### |
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| San Lorenzo (Oro Loma) |
Broken, damaged condition. Some folks use these pieces at the bottom of other plant pots to increase drainage. ### |
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| Unincorporated Oro Loma (L1) |
Broken, damaged condition. Some folks use these pieces at the bottom of other plant pots to increase drainage. ### |
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| Union City |
Broken, damaged condition. Some folks use these pieces at the bottom of other plant pots to increase drainage. ### |
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