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 (San Rafael) | 809 Lincoln Ave | San Rafael | Reuse | Free Drop-off | New/unused sealed bags | |
Goodwill (South San Francisco ) | 225 Kenwood Way | South San Francisco | Reuse | Free Drop-off | New/unused sealed bags | |
SCRAP | 801 Toland St. | San Francisco | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
Goodwill (San Mateo) | 28 W. 25th Ave | San Mateo | Reuse | Free Drop-off | New/unused sealed bags | |
Goodwill (Burlingame) | 1215 California Dr | Burlingame | 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 | |
Goodwill (Redwood City - Donation Trailer) | 46 Fifth Ave | Redwood City | Reuse | Free Drop-off | New/unused sealed bags | |
GreenWaste of Palo Alto | 2765 Lafayette St | Palo Alto | Landfill | Pick-up for a Fee | ||
Pleasanton Transfer Station | 3110 Busch Rd. | Pleasanton | Landfill | Drop-off for a Fee |
Curbside Service
Garbage | Note | ||
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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). ### |