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Berkeley Recycling Center - Berkeley - 669 Gilman St.
Berkeley Recycling Center
669 Gilman St. (corner of 2nd & Gilman), Berkeley, California 94710
(510) 524-0113
Hours:
Drop-off donations: M-F 8-4, Sa 9-4
Buyback: M-F 9-4, Sa 9-4
The Berkeley Recycling Center offers both drop-off (free and for a fee) and buy-back services (ex. this is a CRV Redemption Center) for a wide range of recyclable materials. Please see website before visiting for a list of acceptable materials, current rates, and proper preparation of buyback and drop-off materials. See Materials Preparation page before you go.
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| Aluminum Foil & Pans - Clean | Aluminum foil must be separate from aluminum scrap and cans; it should be free of food. Bi-metal cans, primarily pet food cans, may be added to aluminum foil at the drop-off. Aluminum scrap includes foil, signs, aluminum windows, aluminum shavings, rims, scraps, car and bicycle parts. Berkeley Recycling will purchase your aluminum scrap, or accept it at the drop-off. |
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| Aseptic Packs | CRV Aseptic (Paperback Carton) Wine & Distilled Spirits only. Please prepare your materials before you arrive at The Buy Back Center - https://berkeleyrecycling.org/buyback/ |
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| Auto Parts & Scrap | Automotive parts that are mostly metal, such as automobile hoods, doors, frames, fenders, rims, et cetera, are accepted. All engine parts must be thoroughly drained of motor oil, gear oil, and antifreeze before arrival at the site. Note: Fuel tanks not accepted. |
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| Batteries - Automotive or Boat | We now accept automotive batteries at the drop-off no fees. Automotive and marine batteries may also be recycled at most automotive shops and dealers throughout Berkeley. |
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| Batteries - Household - Rechargeable (up to 5 lbs) | No charge for up to 5 pounds, or 1 quart. Small fee/lb applies for quantities above limit. |
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| Batteries - Household - Single-Use | No charge for up to 5 pounds, or 1 quart. Small fee/lb applies for quantities above limit. |
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| Beverage Containers - Mixed |
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| Bicycle - Scrap & Parts | place in steel or aluminum scrap bins as the case may be |
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| Bimetal Cans (Food & Beverage) - Non-CRV | Empty bi-metal cans only; no liquids; Sapporo beer is an example of a bi-metal can. |
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| Books - Hard Cover - Non-working | Large loads $70 per ton |
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| Books - Soft Cover - Non-working | Large loads $70 per ton |
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| Cardboard | Cardboard includes corrugated cardboard and brown paper which are purchased or accepted for drop-off. We do not accept wax coated cardboard. |
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| Clothing - Poor Condition | Bag clean and dry garments. usagain.com/items-we-accept |
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| CRV - Aluminum Beverage Containers | Please prepare your materials before you arrive at The Buy Back Center - https://berkeleyrecycling.org/buyback/ |
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| CRV - Bimetal Beverage Containers | Please prepare your materials before you arrive at The Buy Back Center - https://berkeleyrecycling.org/buyback/ |
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| CRV - Plastic Beverage Containers | Please prepare your materials before you arrive at The Buy Back Center - https://berkeleyrecycling.org/buyback/ |
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| Dishwasher - Non-working | Large appliances, including water heaters, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers and furnaces are all accepted for a $10 charge. No refrigerated appliances. |
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| Drums - Metal | 55 g drums must be completely empty and dry and either cut in half or with a visible four-inch diameter hole. |
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| Drums - Paper | 55 g drums must be completely empty and dry and either cut in half or with a visible four-inch diameter hole. |
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| Drums - Plastic | 55 g drums must be completely empty and dry and either cut in half or with a visible four-inch diameter hole. |
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| Glass Bottles & Jars (Food & Beverage) - Non-CRV | sort by color - clear, brown, green |
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| Helium Tanks - Empty | Empty tanks should have visible 4\" hole. Universal Waste area. |
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| Light Bulbs - Fluorescent Tubes | & lamp ballasts. Free -4 ft tubes- up to 10; 8 ft tubes- up to 6. Small fee per bulb over. Also accepts circular, u-shape & industrial lights for a small fee. |
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| Linens/Blankets/Towels - Poor Condition | Bag clean and dry textiles. usagain.com/items-we-accept |
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| Magazines | Please see website for Buyback value. Please prepare your materials before you arrive at the Buyback Center: http://berkeleyrecycling.org/page.php?id=22. |
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| Major Household Appliances - Non-working | Large appliances, including water heaters, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers and furnaces are all accepted for a $20 charge. No refrigerated appliances. |
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| Metal Cans |
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| Moving Boxes & Packing Materials | Please see website. Flatten boxes, separate paper |
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| Multi-layer Plastic Packaging | CRV Multi-Layer Pouch and Bag-in-Box Wine & Distilled Spirits only. https://calrecycle.ca.gov/bevcontainer/basics/ |
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| Newspaper | Please see website for Buyback value. Please prepare your materials before you arrive at the Buyback Center: http://berkeleyrecycling.org/page.php?id=22. |
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| Non-ferrous Scrap Metal | Aluminum scrap includes foil, signs, aluminum windows, aluminum shavings, rims, scraps, car and bicycle parts. Berkeley Recycling will purchase your aluminum scrap, or accept it at the drop-off. Mostly-steel scrap includes bicycle parts, washers, dryers, dishwashers, stoves and mostly metal toasters. Small engines and lawnmowers must have fluids drained prior to arrival. No refrigerators, computers or peripherals. |
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| Oil-filled Heaters - Non-working | Appliance. $20 charge |
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| Paper | Please see website for Buyback value. Please prepare your materials before you arrive at the Buyback Center: http://berkeleyrecycling.org/page.php?id=22. |
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| Paper Bags |
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| Paperboard Boxes/Tubes |
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| Phonebooks | Newspaper usually includes newsprint, phone books and newspaper inserts. They should be dry and and may not include strings, boxes, brown paper bags, cardboard or plastic bags. |
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| Plastic Bottles & Jugs - Non-CRV | #3 through #7 buyback by count, and #1 & 2 non-crv by weight. |
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| Plastic Bucket |
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| Plastic Wide Mouth Container | These must be clean and empty and are accepted for donation only. Plastic Containers is a new category of plastic now being accepted at Berkeley Recycling. It typically includes food containers such as yogurt and dairy tubs, food take-out containers, clam shells and drink cups. This category also includes non-food rigid packaging. No plastic bags, film plastic or styrofoam. |
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| Rigid Plastics | Typically includes items such as 5-gallon buckets, crates, large plastic containers, nursery pots, plastic lawn chairs and other scrap plastic. Rigid plastic should be clean and nursery pots should be emptied of dirt. No rubber, PVC pipe, vinyl or laminated plastic. |
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| Scrap Metal | Berkeley Recycling does not accept 55-gallon drums (unless cut in half), cylinders or propane tanks. Mostly-steel scrap includes bicycle parts, washers, dryers, dishwashers, stoves and mostly-metal toasters and toaster ovens. Small engines and lawnmowers must have fluids drained prior to arrival. No refrigerators, computers or peripherals. |
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| Stove/Oven - Non-working | Large appliances, including water heaters, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers and furnaces are all accepted for a $10 charge. No refrigerated appliances. |
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| Washer/Dryer - Non-working | Large appliances, including water heaters, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers and furnaces are all accepted for a $20 charge. No refrigerated appliances. |
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| Water Heaters - Non-working | Large appliances, including water heaters, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers and furnaces are all accepted for a $20 charge. No refrigerated appliances. |
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