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Gel Ice Packs

Reuse as possible before disposal. Do not empty gel packs down the drain or toilet, unless the manufacturer instructions allow for "gel" to go down drain. Recycle plastic film where possible or put in the trash. Note that some gel packs have labeling safe to composting or gardening with the listed ingredients including ammonium; contact the company first to determine if there are unlisted ingredients before you use in such a format, in addition to diluting.

 

Oakland accepts this item in your curbside garbage container.

 

    • Reuse
    Imperfect Produce
    1385 63rd St, Emeryville • (510) 595-6683
    Subscribers to Imperfect Foods produce and food deliveries are able to put out their cleaned, room temperature, reusable gel packs for driver pick-up where their box is dropped. Up to 5 at a time.
    Free Pick-up
    • Landfill
    Pleasanton Transfer Station
    3110 Busch Rd., Pleasanton • (925) 846-2042
    Drop-off for a Fee
    • Safe Disposal
    City of Palo Alto Household Hazardous Waste Station Program
    2501 Embarcadero Way, Palo Alto • (650) 496-5910
    Only 15 gallons or 125 pounds of hazardous waste per visit. Must be a Palo Alto resident, proof of residency is required.
    Free Drop-off

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