Guide for Reuse, Repair, Recycling, and Safe Disposal
for Alameda County, Contra Costa County, and the City of Palo Alto
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Welcome to RE:Source! Your online directory for reuse, repair and proper disposal options for the Bay Area. Although we do our best to stay up-to-date, information is constantly changing and we encourage you to call ahead to verify hours and availability.

Building Materials - Reclaimed/Reusable

Consider posting good condition or unused materials locally for reuse or donation.

Does salvage mean savings? Read about deconstruction, reuse and embedded carbon.

 

Additional Online Resources for Building Materials - Reclaimed/Reusable

  • Facebook Buy Nothing Groups -
  • FreeCycle -
  • Rheaply - Bay Area Reuse Marketplace -
    For Businesses & Organizations. Whether you’re looking to donate, buy, or sell furniture, fixtures, building materials, or any other workplace items, the Bay Area Marketplace has something for every project. List items you want to move or find items for your organization (donations and for a fee).
  • Build Reuse - Wiki, Q&A Forum, & Resources -
    Online information forum for circular building sector. Includes Deconstruction and Reuse Networks, news, conferences, webinars, funding opportunities, case studies, guides, tools, and Reuse Store & Material Recovery Maps and Databases.
  • Reuse and Green Building Partners (RAGBP) -
    Diverts reusable building materials from landfills to provide property owners with a significant tax benefit. Acts as a liaison between property owners, deconstruction contractors, and qualified appraisers to maximize IRS compliance, donor contribution, and recycling of reusable materials. Residential and commercial properties.
  • Off Load It: Buy, Sell, List Everything Construction -
    Resale of building materials and equipment across the country. Shipping or pick up will be dependent on what you negotiate.
  • Pacific Reclaimed Lumber & Supply: Online Source for Reclaimed Wood -
    Reclaimed lumber marketplace for architects, builders, and woodworkers, often with a provenance in the Greater Bay Area.
  • Building Product Ecosystems: Regional Reuse Resources Map -
    Informational.
  • IRN - The Reuse Network -
    Surplus in quantity
  • Repurposed Materials -
    PEX and PE-RT tubing

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.

If you have questions or feedback about this directory, please get in touch, we'd love to hear from you.

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