Contact your water filter brand to determine if they have a take-back program for recycling.
Water Filters
Brita & other brand filters contain carbon and other mineral granules, and are used to filter water in plastic water pitchers.
Vendors
| Vendor | Address | City | Destination | Disposal Method | Notes | |
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| GreenWaste of Palo Alto | 2765 Lafayette St | Palo Alto | Recycle | Pick-up for a Fee | ||
| Phox Water | Reuse | Mail-in for a Fee | Sell reusable water filters and replacement packs for hard or soft water. Have a refillable cartridge that fits the Brita Standard. Filter ingredients include coconut shell carbon, ion exchange beads, and minerals. Available online. | |||
| Pleasanton Transfer Station | 3110 Busch Rd. | Pleasanton | Landfill | Drop-off for a Fee | ||
| TerraCycle | 121 New York Ave | Trenton | Recycle | Pick-up for a Fee |
Curbside Service
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| San Lorenzo (Oro Loma) |
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| Unincorporated Oro Loma (L1) |
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