Toys are objects meant for playing; can be made of one material or a composition of many materials.
Consider donating to local families, friends, child care facilities, and organizations. During the holidays, many local organizations redistribute new toys and games.
Small toys gathered over time are fun for piñatas, trick-or-treating, or reading, homework, chore or school carnival prizes - consider swapping with friends.
| Vendor | Address | City | Destination | Disposal Method | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Small, preferably not plastic. Temporarily not accepting. | |
| The Arc of Alameda County Drop Box (Oakland) |
685 14th St (Drop-off bin in courtyard of First United Church of Oakland) |
Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| The Arc of Alameda County Drop-box (Blaisdell's Business Products) |
Blaisdell's Business Products Warehouse 474 Roland Way |
Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| Bananas |
5232 Claremont Ave Parking lot in rear |
Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Books and Toys with all parts and new batteries | |
| Brighter Beginnings (Oakland Gateway Center) | 2648 International Boulevard | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Books and Toys with all parts and new batteries | |
| American Cancer Society Discovery Shop (Oakland) | 127 41st St. | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | No cribs. | |
| Brighter Beginnings (Oakland Artthaus Center) |
2744 E. 11th Street Suite H01 |
Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Books and Toys with all parts and new batteries | |
| Laney College Flea Market | 510 Fallon St | Oakland | Reuse | Buyback Mail-in | ||
| 2 A Good Cause | 530 Midcrest Rd | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Works with large quantities, businesses and organizations. We are not able to take computers, cell phones or electronic games. | |
| Listia |
Online |
Oakland | Reuse | Buyback Mail-in | ||
| Friends of the Oakland Public Library (The Bookmark Bookstore) |
The Bookmark Bookstore 721 Washington St |
Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Complete puzzles only. | |
| Roots of Labor Collective | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | |||
| Goodwill (Oakland - MacArthur) | 3525 MacArthur Blvd | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | New/gently used. Tape, rubber band, or otherwise seal parts and pieces together. | |
| Bambino Thrift Shop (5290 College Ave.) | 5290 College Ave. | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| Central American Refugee Committee (CRECE) | 4848 International Blvd | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | ||
| San Pablo Flea Market | 6100 San Pablo Ave | Oakland | Reuse | Buyback Mail-in | ||
| Dress Best For Less | 3861 Piedmont Ave | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | No cribs. | |
| TOYCYCLE (app) - Reuse | PO Box 19294 | Oakland | Reuse | Buyback Pick-up, Buyback Mail-in | ||
| Oakland Museum - White Elephant Sale | 333 Lancaster St. | Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up | ||
| Hively (Oakland) |
80 Swan Way Suite 130 |
Oakland | Reuse | Free Drop-off | Complete sets of toys, puzzles and games (to prevent the loss of pieces please be sure to tape and secure the box and/or bag) |
| 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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