Consider donation or posting online for reuse.
Sporting Goods - Working
Sporting goods are gear and equipment used for engaging in athletic activities.
Vendors
| Vendor | Address | City | Destination | Disposal Method | Notes | |
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| San Pablo Flea Market | 6100 San Pablo Ave | Oakland | Reuse | Buyback Mail-in | ||
| FreeCycle |
The Freecycle Network PO Box 294 |
Tuscon | Reuse | Free Pick-up | ||
| Livermore Library of Things (Civic Center) |
Civic Center Main Library 1188 South Livermore Ave |
Livermore | Reuse | Free On-site | Library of Things lending program: Including- CA State Parks pass and backpack, basketball, soccer ball, pickleball set, ladder toss, bean bag toss, trekking poles, wiffle ball set, putting system, speed gun, badminton tournament set, flag football set, tenniz portable instant tennis match, bocce ball set, disc toss Kan Jam, volleyball, croquet game, camper cookset | |
| Blue Pelican Marine | 2021 Alaska Packer Pl # 6 | Alameda | Reuse | Buyback Drop-off | Boat & nautical stuff! Consignment of new and gently used marine equipment. From wetsuits to foul weather gear, to sailing footwear. | |
| Goodwill (Burlingame) | 1215 California Dr | Burlingame | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Direct donation to stores, if large. | |
| Sports Basement (San Ramon) | 1041 Market Place | San Ramon | Reuse | Buyback Drop-off | Pre-loved Trade In Program. Skis (not w/o indemnified bindings), snowboards, snowshoes, fitness equipment (mats must be unused), baseball bats mitts, tennis rackets, bike accessories, and more. Not accepted: Safety equipment (helmets, protective gear, climbing equipment). Rental programs, including wetsuits. | |
| Epilepsy NorCal Donation Drop Stop |
Rose Pavillion 4200 Rosewood Dr |
Pleasanton | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| Goodwill (Mountain View) | 855 E. El Camino Real | Mountain View | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| SF Flea Market | 1166 Shafter Ave | San Francisco | Reuse | Buyback Mail-in | ||
| Way Side Inn Thrift Shop | 3521 Golden Gate Way | Lafayette | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| Savers (Alameda) | 931 Marina Village Pkwy | Alameda | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| Goodwill (Redwood City - Donation Trailer) | 46 Fifth Ave | Redwood City | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Direct donation to stores, if large. | |
| Sports Basement (Walnut Creek) | 1881 Ygnacio Valley Rd | Walnut Creek | Reuse | Buyback Drop-off | Pre-loved Trade In Program. Skis (not w/o indemnified bindings), snowboards, snowshoes, fitness equipment (mats must be unused), baseball bats mitts, tennis rackets, bike accessories, and more. Not accepted: Safety equipment (helmets, protective gear, climbing equipment). Rental programs (including wetsuits) | |
| Pleasanton Transfer Station | 3110 Busch Rd. | Pleasanton | Reuse | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| Parca |
Parca Main Office 800 Airport Blvd, Suite 320 |
Burlingame | Reuse | Free Pick-up | ||
| El Cerrito Recycling + Environmental Resource Center | 7501 Schmidt Ln. | El Cerrito | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Bicycles + Bicycle Parts - Bicycle bin (salvaging ok from this bin.) Large Sporting Goods - Onsite Donation Trailer. Small sporting goods in the Exchange Zone. Examples include: Balls, Racquets, Golf Clubs, etc. NO Weights, Exercise Equipment or broken items. However, many of these items can be recycled elsewhere within the El Cerrito Recycling Center in the Steel bin. | |
| Craigslist |
222 Sutter St Floor 9 |
San Francisco | Reuse | Free Pick-up, Buyback Pick-up | ||
| Yeti Recycling & Refurbishing Program | Reuse | Mail-in for a Fee | Yeti resells refurbished gear - coolers (hard and soft sided), wheeled coolers, cargo, and bags online. RESCUE: We sort through gear that’s no worse for the wear. Some items could be missing non-essential items like straps, dividers, dry baskets, or packing cubes. We get it prepped for an extended life. https://rescues.yeti.com/collections/all?filter.v.availability=1 | |||
| Mercari | 1530 Page Mill Rd | Palo Alto | Reuse | Buyback Mail-in | ||
| Sports Basement (Sunnyvale) | 1177 Kern Ave | Sunnyvale | Reuse | Buyback Drop-off | Pre-loved Trade In Program. Skis (not w/o indemnified bindings), snowboards, snowshoes, fitness equipment (mats must be unused), baseball bats mitts, tennis rackets, bike accessories, and more. Not accepted: Safety equipment (helmets, protective gear, climbing equipment). Rental programs, including wetsuits. |
Curbside Service
| Bulky Pickup | Note | ||
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| Alameda |
Bundled & labeled for reuse/donation. Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for a bulky pick-up. ### |
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| Albany | |||
| 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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| Hayward (Oro Loma - L2) | |||
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| Piedmont | |||
| Pleasanton | |||
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| San Leandro (Oro Loma - L3) | |||
| San Lorenzo (Oro Loma) | |||
| Unincorporated Oro Loma (L1) | |||
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