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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.

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Small Engines

Consider reuse or repair before disposal. DIY repair resources through iFixit. Consider repair and reuse before disposal. Remove all engine fluids before recycling or disposal.

 

Hayward accepts this item for special bulky pickup.

 

    • Repair
    Jai's Mower & Saw Service
    20544 Wisteria St, Castro Valley • 510-538-7744
    Drop-off for a Fee
    • Recycle
    Sims Metal (Hayward)
    30104 Industrial Pkwy SW, Hayward • (510) 471-6600
    Free Drop-off, Buyback Drop-off
    • Recycle
    ALCO Iron & Metal (San Leandro)
    2140 Davis Street, San Leandro • (510) 562-1107
    Free Drop-off, Buyback Drop-off
    • Repair
    U Save Power Equipment
    9370 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland • (510) 343-6485
    All types and sizes of gas-powered equipment. Service and repair all makes and models of saws, weed eaters, blowers, lawnmowers, rotor tillers, generators, hedge trimmers, concrete cutters, and more.
    Drop-off for a Fee
    • Repair
    Alameda Repair Shop
    2436 Webb Ave, Alameda • (510) 522-0131
    Drop-off for a Fee
    • Repair
    Schaa's Lawnmower Sales & Service
    41144 Roberts Ave, Fremont • (510) 656-5375
    outdoor power equipment
    Drop-off for a Fee
    • Recycle
    Pleasanton Transfer Station
    3110 Busch Rd., Pleasanton • (925) 846-2042
    Drop-off for a Fee
    • Recycle
    Sims Metal (San Jose)
    Office: 1800 Monterey Highway, Redwood City • 408-494-4200
    Free Drop-off, Buyback Drop-off
    • Recycle
    Sims Metal (Redwood City)
    699 Seaport Boulevard, Redwood City • 650-369-4161
    Free Drop-off, Buyback Drop-off
    • Repair
    Sentient Engine Makerspace
    2630 Union St, Oakland •
    Makerspace to DIY repairs in the metal working bay
    On-site for a Fee
    • Repair
    Livermore Saw & Mower
    2345 3rd St, Livermore • 925-800-3977
    Lawn tractor, leaf blower, power washer, lawn mowers, chainsaws, disposal, snowthrower, trimmer, zero-turn service
    Drop-off for a Fee, Pick-up for a Fee
    • Repair
    Single Cylinder Repair
    10767 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito • 877-558-1112
    Repairs, servicing, blade sharpening. mowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, generators, concrete saws. Also sell used equipment.
    Drop-off for a Fee
    • Recycle
    Sims Metal (Richmond)
    600 S 4th Street, Richmond • (510) 412-5300
    Free Drop-off, Buyback Drop-off
    • Recycle
    Action Metal Recycling
    385 Pittsburg Ave., Richmond • (510) 236-2488
    All fluids must be drained, oil filter removed and hole drilled in oil pan.
    Drop-off for a Fee
    • Repair
    Brentwood Ace Hardware
    8900 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood • (925) 634-3201
    Drop-off for a Fee

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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.

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