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Glass Bottles & Jars (Food & Beverage) - Non-CRV
Must be empty and drip-free before recycling.
Materials that should not be mixed into curbside recycling and when broken belong in the garbage: beverage glasses, plates, ceramics, Pyrex or other heat resistant glass, light bulbs, computer monitors, phone screens, plate glass: windows, sliding doors, safety glass, car windshields, art glass, leaded crystal, mirrors.
As of Jan. 1, 2024, there are new eligible beverage containers for redemption in the California Beverage Recycling Program. Consumers pay CA Redemption Value (CRV) when they purchase beverages from a retailer. Find changes to the program and redemption locations here, or call 1-800-RECYCLE.
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2240 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley • 510-540-0509Donations accepted for drop-off: 1.75 L liquor bottles (Bullet Bourbon, Beefeater, Stolichnaya, Amsterdam, Hanger 1, 1800 tequila, Bombay Dry Gin, Smirnoff, Jose Cuervo, Ketel One, Seagrams), 750 ML liquor bottles (St George, Hibiki Suntory, Templeton Rye), 1.5 L wine bottles clear or olive, and 1.75L and 1L (Patron, Makers Mark, Hennessy, Jack Daniels). Free pick-up for quantity (email images of bottles).Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up -
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3495 Breakwater Court, Hayward • (510) 670-0198 ext. 406Buyback Drop-off, Buyback Pick-up -
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4695 Telegraph Ave., Oakland • (510) 547-6470For smaller jars, preferably with lid. Very large spirits bottles w/o handles or label printed on glass to be made into lamps with partner organization. See Current Accepted Mat for details.Free Drop-off -
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6025 College Ave, Oakland • 510-415-0956Not a donation of jars drop-off location. Bring your empty containers to fill and refill with your essentials for pantry goods, cooking oils, cleaning products, bath and body (fee).Drop-off for a Fee -
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2112B Vine St, Berkeley • 510-616-6533BYO jars and bottles to refill what you purchase for home and body in bulk. Drop off section to donate jars with lids for reuse.Free Drop-off, On-site for a Fee -
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2530 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley • 510-584-3402BYO to use for their refill bath and body products. Donate small quantity clean jars with lids. Accepts AVOCURL glass bottles for discount off next purchase. Products for refill include: Body lotion, Body wash, Hand soap, Conditioner, Shampoo, Toothpaste tablets, dishwasher detergent, dish soap, glass cleaner, home cleaning scrub, laundry detergent, toilet cleanerFree Drop-off, On-site for a Fee -
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1650 Park St, Alameda • (510) 865-1500BYO containers, bags, and jars to refill bulk foods. Take to cashier to tare the weight first if not a light bag.Free Drop-off, On-site for a Fee -
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3295 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley • (510) 925-4749BYO containers, bags, and jars to refill bulk foods. Take to cashier to tare the weight first if not a light bag.Free Drop-off, On-site for a Fee