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.
Personal Care & Beauty Products - New/Unused
Use it up or donate.
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.
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426 17th St, Oakland • (510) 272-0979(hair combs/picks/brushes, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, conditioner, soap, etc.)Free Drop-off -
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300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland • 510-332-0617Travel size toiletries, disposable razors, shaving cream, deodorant, toothpaste, bar soapFree Drop-off -
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168 11th St, Oakland • (510) 839-2022Women's toiletries/hygiene products, and sanitary pads for the Community Ambassador Program.Free Drop-off -
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722 Washington Street, Oakland • (510) 452-3758Hygeine/toiletry items in particularFree Drop-off -
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Oakland Family Resource Center, Oakland • 510-568-0306New or gently usedFree Drop-off -
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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-offVerified SB1383 Food Recovery Organization for businesses & institutions -
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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 sanitizerFree Drop-off -
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510 Fallon St, Oakland • (510) 769-7266Buyback Mail-in -
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1221E. 3rd Street, Oakland • (510) 873-8777Product DestructionDrop-off for a Fee, Pick-up for a Fee -
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4799 Shattuck Ave, Oakland •Rolls of toilet paperFree Drop-off -
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1255 First Ave, Oakland • 626-697-0687Hygiene itemsFree Drop-offVerified SB1383 Food Recovery Organization for businesses & institutions -
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5316 Telegraph Ave, Oakland • 510.961.4385Free Drop-off -
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318 Harrison St, Oakland • 510-287-8465Usable 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 -
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530 Midcrest Rd, Oakland •Works with large quantities, businesses and organizations. Hygiene items – soap, toothpaste, sanitary suppliesFree Drop-off -
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3800 Main St, Alameda • (510) 522-7500Buyback Mail-in -
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6100 San Pablo Ave, Oakland •Buyback Mail-in -
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1503 Webster St, Alameda •Collection site for Alameda Food Bank of body soap and wrapped toilet paper.Free Drop-off -
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6423 Colby St, Oakland • 510 658-1380 ext 205Soaps, shampoos, feminine products and kids products (New/unused)Free Drop-off -
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2100 East 7th Street, Oakland • (800) 606-6606Free Drop-off -
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1937 Ashby Ave, Berkeley • (510) 644-0744Buyback Mail-in -
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1150 Ballena Blvd, Alameda • (510) 769-7266Buyback Mail-in -
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1515 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland • (510) 535-3500For pregnancy, nursing, post-partum, baby and toddlerFree Drop-off -
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1918 Park St., Alameda • (510) 769-7401Media items are intended for resale, not recycling. Please do not place your vacation photo CD or your home video tape.Free Drop-off -
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2809 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland •Free Drop-off -
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2530 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley • 510-584-3402Collection spot for Albatross razor blades. Fully wrap them such that no accidents happen while being handled.Free Drop-off
Additional Online Resources for Personal Care & Beauty Products - New/Unused
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Homeless Shelter Location Finder -
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Facebook Buy Nothing Groups -
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Native American Heritage Association -
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I Support The Girls -Feminine hygiene products like pads and tampons.
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SkipShapiro Enterprises -Commercial volume. Services include depackaging of alcohol-based health, beauty and cosmetic products. These products are repurposed as feedstock for ethanol and utilized to create renewable fuels and alcohol products. Consumer packaged products are separated from the liquids and all of the materials are recycled.
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MAP International -Large new quantity from manufacturers or suppliers. Basic hygiene products. Nutritional supplements. MAP provides healthcare supplies and medicines to hospitals, clinics, and short-term medical missions in poor communities around the world. If your company manufactures or sells medicine or health supplies, we would like to talk to you about partnership and just how easy it is to donate to our organization.
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LiquiDonate -Commercial quantity. LiquiDonate matches and moves reclaimable items (ex. returns, liquidation, branded items, inventory, apparel, office/warehouse supplies) from businesses to nonprofits, including arranging pickup or delivery. Free delivery for non-profits, business pays for delivery.
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FreeCycle -
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