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Personal Care & Beauty Products - New/Unused

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Per CalRecycle, please do not put non-medicated lotions, cosmetics, fragrances, sunscreen agents, and similar products down the drain or into the toilet; the trash is the best "away." Click here for medicated lotions, creams and shampoos, and here for nail polish.

 
    • Reuse
    Contra Costa County Homeless Program
    1350 Arnold Dr, Martinez • (925) 608-6700
    New and unused travel size toiletries (hair products, toothpaste/brushes, lotion, etc.) Brushes and combs in good condition.
    Free Drop-off
    • Reuse
    Shelter, Inc. of Contra Costa County
    PO Box 5368, Concord • (925) 335-0698
    New/unused full size shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, sunscreen, mouthwash and toothpaste. New toothbrushes.
    Free Drop-off
    • Reuse
    Insight Housing
    2855 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley • 510-649-4965
    New or in good/usable condition.
    Free Drop-off
    • Reuse
    Berkeley Food Pantry
    1600 Sacramento St, Berkeley • (510) 525-2280
    Such as new toothbrushes and toothpaste, bath soap, deodorant, and shampoo
    Free Drop-off
    Verified SB1383 Food Recovery Organization for businesses & institutions
    • Reuse
    Oakland Elizabeth House
    6423 Colby St, Oakland • 510 658-1380 ext 205
    Soaps, shampoos, feminine products and kids products (New/unused)
    Free Drop-off
    • Reuse
    Women's Daytime Drop-In Center
    2218 Acton Street, Berkeley • 510-548-2884
    Free Drop-off
    • Reuse
    Ursula Sherman Village
    711 Harrison St., Berkeley • (510) 525-8841
    Maternity and baby supplies.
    Free Drop-off
    • Reuse
    Berkeley Flea Market
    1937 Ashby Ave, Berkeley • (510) 644-0744
    Buyback Mail-in
    • Reuse
    Berkeley Food Network
    1925 Ninth St, Berkeley • 510-616-5383
    We accept any unused and unopened personal hygiene products including soap, feminine hygiene products, dental hygiene products, wipes, and sanitizer.
    Free Drop-off
    Verified SB1383 Food Recovery Organization for businesses & institutions
    • Recycle
    Ecology Center Store
    2530 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley • 510-584-3402
    Collection spot for Albatross razor blades. Fully wrap them such that no accidents happen while being handled.
    Free Drop-off
    • Reuse
    Telegraph Ministry Center
    5316 Telegraph Ave, Oakland • 510.961.4385
    Free Drop-off
    • Reuse
    Omni Commons
    4799 Shattuck Ave, Oakland •
    Rolls of toilet paper
    Free Drop-off
    • Reuse
    San Pablo Flea Market
    6100 San Pablo Ave, Oakland •
    Buyback Mail-in
    • Reuse
    Richmond Flea Market
    716 W Gertrude Ave, Richmond • (510) 376-7626
    New and unused only.
    Buyback Mail-in
    • Reuse
    2 A Good Cause
    530 Midcrest Rd, Oakland •
    Works with large quantities, businesses and organizations. Hygiene items – soap, toothpaste, sanitary supplies
    Free Drop-off
    • Reuse
    Free Oakland UP
    2809 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland •
    Free Drop-off
    • Reuse
    Essential Food and Medicine (EFAM)
    2311 Magnolia St, Oakland •
    Hygiene items; first aid items/kits. Additionally: Natural remedies and supplements (i.e. medicinal herbs, tinctures, flower remedies, powdered mushrooms, superfood supplements).
    Free Drop-off
    Verified SB1383 Food Recovery Organization for businesses & institutions
    • Reuse
    First Place for Youth
    426 17th St, Oakland • (510) 272-0979
    (hair combs/picks/brushes, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, conditioner, soap, etc.)
    Free Drop-off
    • Reuse
    Lake Merritt United Methodist Church
    1255 First Ave, Oakland •
    Hygiene Kit Items for the Unsheltered: Call 626-695-0687 for appt. Travel-sized okay. Soap or body wash, toothbrush/paste, lotion, shampoo, razors, tampons/pads, body wipes, deodorant, masks (single-use or new reusable), socks, laundry pods, antibiotic cream, antiseptic wipes, band-aids, lip balm, cotton swabs, hand sanitizer
    Free Drop-off
    • Reuse
    Lake Merritt United Methodist Church
    1255 First Ave, Oakland • 626-697-0687
    Hygiene items
    Free Drop-off
    Verified SB1383 Food Recovery Organization for businesses & institutions
    • Reuse
    Family Bridges
    168 11th St, Oakland • (510) 839-2022
    Women's toiletries/hygiene products, and sanitary pads for the Community Ambassador Program.
    Free Drop-off
    • Reuse
    Laney College Flea Market
    510 Fallon St, Oakland • (510) 769-7266
    Buyback Mail-in
    • Reuse
    Operation Dignity
    318 Harrison St, Oakland • 510-287-5465
    Usable toiletries. hygeine kits: Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, First Aid supplies (bandages, antibiotic cream, kits), Lip balm, Shaving cream, Razors, Moisturizing lotion, Hand sanitizer, Deodorant, Feminine hygiene products, Combs/brushes, Masks (cloth or disposable)
    Free Drop-off
    • Reuse
    La Clinica Alta Vista
    1515 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland •
    For pregnancy, nursing, post-partum, baby and toddler
    Free Drop-off
    • Reuse
    Homies Empowerment
    7631 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland • 510.485.2224
    Toiletries
    Free Drop-off
    Verified SB1383 Food Recovery Organization for businesses & institutions

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