Consider reusing polyester stuffing for other projects, or offering up for others to use for their projects through online community groups, or Craigslist, FreeCycle, Buy Nothing, Next Door or such. Thrifts will accept new in package filling.
Polyester Batting/Filling
Cotton batting is a common filler for mattresses or furniture, or used as lining for quilts.
Vendors
| Vendor | Address | City | Destination | Disposal Method | Notes | |
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| Goodwill (Alameda) | 2319 Lincoln Ave. | Alameda | Reuse | Free Drop-off | New/unused sealed bags | |
| Goodwill (Berkeley) | 2058 University Ave | Berkeley | Reuse | Free Drop-off | New/unused sealed bags | |
| 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 | Sealed bags only | |
| GreenWaste of Palo Alto | 2765 Lafayette St | Palo Alto | Landfill | Paid Pick-up | ||
| Pleasanton Transfer Station | 3110 Busch Rd. | Pleasanton | Landfill | Paid Drop-off | ||
| SCRAP | 801 Toland St. | San Francisco | Reuse | Free Drop-off |
Curbside Service
| Garbage | Note | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda |
Cotton filling may go into the compost. Consider reuse of both materials if in good condition (e.g. pet bed). ### |
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| Albany |
Cotton filling may go into the compost. Consider reuse of both materials if in good condition (e.g. pet bed). ### |
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| Berkeley |
Cotton filling may go into the compost. Consider reuse of both materials if in good condition (e.g. pet bed). ### |
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| Castro Valley Sanitary District |
Cotton filling may go into the compost. Consider reuse of both materials if in good condition (e.g. pet bed). ### |
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| Dublin |
Cotton filling may go into the compost. Consider reuse of both materials if in good condition (e.g. pet bed). ### |
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| Emeryville |
Cotton filling may go into the compost. Consider reuse of both materials if in good condition (e.g. pet bed). ### |
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| Fremont |
Cotton filling may go into the compost. Consider reuse of both materials if in good condition (e.g. pet bed). ### |
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| Hayward |
Cotton filling may go into the compost. Consider reuse of both materials if in good condition (e.g. pet bed). ### |
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| Hayward (Oro Loma - L2) |
Cotton filling may go into the compost. Consider reuse of both materials if in good condition (e.g. pet bed). ### |
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| Livermore |
Cotton filling may go into the compost. Consider reuse of both materials if in good condition (e.g. pet bed). ### |
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| Newark |
Cotton filling may go into the compost. Consider reuse of both materials if in good condition (e.g. pet bed). ### |
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| Oakland |
Cotton filling may go into the compost. Consider reuse of both materials if in good condition (e.g. pet bed). ### |
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| Piedmont |
Cotton filling may go into the compost. Consider reuse of both materials if in good condition (e.g. pet bed). ### |
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| Pleasanton |
Cotton filling may go into the compost. Consider reuse of both materials if in good condition (e.g. pet bed). ### |
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| San Leandro |
Cotton filling may go into the compost. Consider reuse of both materials if in good condition (e.g. pet bed). ### |
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| San Leandro (Oro Loma - L3) |
Cotton filling may go into the compost. Consider reuse of both materials if in good condition (e.g. pet bed). ### |
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| San Lorenzo (Oro Loma) |
Cotton filling may go into the compost. Consider reuse of both materials if in good condition (e.g. pet bed). ### |
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| Unincorporated Oro Loma (L1) |
Cotton filling may go into the compost. Consider reuse of both materials if in good condition (e.g. pet bed). ### |
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| Union City |
Cotton filling may go into the compost. Consider reuse of both materials if in good condition (e.g. pet bed). ### |
