Guide for Reuse, Repair, Recycling, and Safe Disposal
for Alameda County, Contra Costa County, and the City of Palo Alto
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Purses & Backpacks - Working

Consider donation or posting online for reuse.

Vendors

Vendor Address City Destination Disposal Method Notes
Buffalo Exchange 1210 Valencia St. San Francisco Reuse Buyback Drop-off
SF Flea Market 1166 Shafter Ave San Francisco Reuse Buyback Mail-in
Dress for Success (San Francisco) 500 Sutter St
Suite 218
San Francisco Reuse Free Drop-off Interview and work appropriate handbags, briefcases and portfolios
Craigslist 222 Sutter St
Floor 9
San Francisco Reuse Free Pick-up, Buyback Pick-up
Salvation Army (3921 Geary Blvd) 3921 Geary Blvd San Francisco Reuse Free Drop-off
Nextdoor Headquarters
420 Taylor St
San Francisco Reuse Free Pick-up, Buyback Pick-up
Vinted c/o AG Accounting
735 Geary SF; Ste 303
San Francisco Reuse Buyback Mail-in
Community Thrift Store 623 Valencia St. San Francisco Reuse Free Pick-up Furniture pick-up is available Sunday-Thursday.
The Real Real 55 Francisco St San Francisco Buyback Mail-in Luxury brands.
Savers 4950 Almaden Expy San Jose Reuse Free Drop-off
ebay 2025 Hamilton Ave San Jose Reuse Buyback Mail-in
Treasures Hospice Thrift Shop (1539 Washington Ave.) 1539 Washington Ave. San Leandro Reuse Free Drop-off
The Arc of Alameda County Drop-box (San Leandro) 14700 Doolittle Dr
campus parking lot
San Leandro Reuse Free Drop-off
Hesperian Cleaners 15848 Hesperian Blvd San Lorenzo Repair Drop-off for a Fee
Goodwill (San Mateo) 28 W. 25th Ave San Mateo Reuse Free Drop-off
St Vincent de Paul Clothing Closet 40 North B St. San Mateo Reuse Free Drop-off
Goodwill (San Rafael) 809 Lincoln Ave San Rafael Reuse Free Drop-off
Bloom (Image for Success) 1557 4th St San Rafael Reuse Free Drop-off Clothing and accessories, including shoes & jewelry (no more than 3 years old) professional and casual clothing commonly seen in the modern workplace (men and women) or school (youth to teens). Retail store sells the vintage/high end donations to fund Bloom's Dressing Program coordinated with Social Services (career and casual wardrobe) where participants receive personal styling sessions to curate a wardrobe that fits their lifestyle, making them look and feel good.
Savers 3510 Homestead St Santa Clara Reuse Free Drop-off
Tradesy 1217 2nd St Santa Monica Reuse Buyback Mail-in peer-to-peer resale marketplace for buying and selling luxury, designer, and vintage fashion.

Curbside Service

Garbage Bulky Pickup Note
Alameda
Bundled & labeled for reuse/donation. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up.
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Albany
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Berkeley
Castro Valley Sanitary District
Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
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Dublin
Emeryville
Fremont
Hayward
Hayward (Oro Loma - L2)
Livermore
Newark
Oakland
Piedmont
Pleasanton
San Leandro
San Leandro (Oro Loma - L3)
San Lorenzo (Oro Loma)
Unincorporated Oro Loma (L1)
Union City

RE:Source is an online directory for reuse, repair and proper disposal options for the California East Bay area and Palo Alto. Our goal is to connect you with the best options for what you need to get rid of or repair. Please note that we do not accept any items directly.

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