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Davis Street (WM) Resource Recovery Complex (Transfer Station) - San Leandro - 2615 Davis St.

Davis Street (WM) Resource Recovery Complex (Transfer Station)

2615 Davis St., San Leandro, California 94577
(510) 638-2303
Hours:

M-F 7-5
Sa 8-4

Waste Management's Davis Street Resource Recovery Complex (Davis Street Transfer Station) accepts a range of items for free and paid drop-off. The site includes a construction & demolition public drop off, reuse drop off, E-scrap drop off, appliance pad, and public green waste drop off (soiled paper mixed with food waste only accepted in commercial quantities). Please separate your items according to these materials areas. Visit the website or contact DSTS for a full list of rates and acceptable items. 2023 Rate Sheet. *WM EarthCare compost, mulch, soil blends & hardscape are available for sale from the Garden Center.

Item Notes Method Destination
ABS Plastic Reuse drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Aerosol Can - Empty Recycle drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Air Conditioner - Non-working Recycle: appliance pad drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Aluminum Cans - CRV Recycle drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Aluminum Foil & Pans - Clean Recycle drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Asphalt Recycle: public C&D drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Audio & Visual Equipment - Non-working E-Scrap drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Auto Parts & Scrap Recycle drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
  • Recycle
Baby Furniture & Equipment - Working Reuse drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Reuse
Bath Tub Recycle: public C&D drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Bathroom Fixtures Recycle: public C&D drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Beverage Containers - Mixed Recycle drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Bicycle - Scrap & Parts Recycle drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Bimetal Cans - CRV Recycle drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Bimetal Cans - Non-CRV Recycle drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Books - Hard Cover Reuse drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Books - Soft Cover Reuse drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Bricks Recycle: public C&D drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Bricks - Broken Recycle: public C&D drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Bubble Wrap
  • Free Drop-off
  • Landfill
Burlap Public green waste drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Compost
Cabinets - Working Broken condition. Recycle: public C&D drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Cables & Wires - Non-working E-Scrap drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Cameras & Camcorders - Non-working E-Scrap drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Cardboard Recycle drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Cardboard - Waxed Public green waste drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Compost
Carpet Recycle: public C&D drop-off area. Not a CA Carpet Stewardship Recycling Location.
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Carpet Padding Recycle: public C&D drop-off area. Not a CA Carpet Stewardship Recycling Location.
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Cassette & VHS Tapes - Commercially Made - Working Reuse drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
CD/DVD - Commercially Made - Working Reuse drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
CD/DVD Jewel Cases Reuse drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Ceiling Tile Recycle: public C&D drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Cell Phones - Non-working E-Scrap drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Ceramics & Pottery - Broken Recycle: public C&D drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Christmas Lights - Non-working E-Scrap drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Christmas Trees Public green waste drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Compost
Christmas Trees - Artificial Reuse drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Reuse
Cinder Blocks Recycle: public C&D drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Cinder Blocks - Broken Recycle: public C&D drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Clothing - Children's Reuse drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Clothing - Good Condition Reuse drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Compressed Gas Cylinders - Refillable Recycle drop-off area. For broken or damaged tanks that cannot be refilled for reuse. Must be empty!
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Computer Accessories - Non-working E-Scrap drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Computer Monitors - Non-working E-Scrap drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Computers - Non-working E-Scrap drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Concrete Recycle: public C&D drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Concrete With Rebar Recycle: public C&D drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Construction & Demolition Debris
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Copy Machines - Non-working E-Scrap drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Dishwasher - Non-working Recycle: appliance pad drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Drums - Metal Recycle drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Drums - Paper Reuse drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Drums - Plastic Reuse drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Drywall Recycle: public C&D drop-off area. clean drywall used in composting.
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Electronics - Non-working E-Scrap drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Ferrous Scrap Metal/Steel Recycle drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Flooring - Non-working Recycle: public C&D drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Foam Padding
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Food Service Ware - Plastic Clamshells/To-Go Containers/Trays Plastic cups, bowls & plates labelled #1-5 only. No utensils, straws, lids, or Styrofoam.
  • Free Drop-off
  • Landfill
Freezer - Non-working Recycle: appliance pad drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Furniture - Non-working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Furniture - Small - Working Reuse drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Reuse
Furniture - Working Reuse drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Reuse
Game Cartridges - Non-working Reuse drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Gaming Systems & Accessories - Non-working E-Scrap drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Glass Bottles & Jars - Non-CRV Recycle drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Glass Bottles - CRV Recycle drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Hardware & Fasteners Recycle drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Helium Tanks - Empty Recycle drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Industrial Equipment Recycle: public C&D drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Ink Cartridges Recycle drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Insulation - New/Unused Recycle: public C&D drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Insulation - Used
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Kitchen Fixtures Recycle: public C&D drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Lawnmower - Non-working E-Scrap drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Lighting Fixtures - Working Reuse drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Reuse
Linens/Blankets/Towels - Good Condition Reuse drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Magazines Reuse drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Major Household Appliances - Non-working Recycle: appliance pad drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Mannequins Reuse drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Reuse
Manure Public green waste drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Compost
Marine Supplies & Equipment Reuse drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Reuse
Mattresses & Box Springs Mattress recycling drop-off area. free drop-off for businesses, free drop-off for residents. ByeByeMattress collection partner (free drop-off) of up to 5 mattresses per day.
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Metal Bottle Caps Please keep plastic bottle caps attached to plastic bottles. Metal caps and lids should be removed from glass containers and recycled separately.
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Metal Cans - Non-CRV Recycle drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Metal Pipe Recycle drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Metal Sinks & Toilets Recycle: public C&D drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Microwave - Non-working E-Scrap drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Safe Disposal
Mixed Debris Recycle: public C&D drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Newspaper Recycle drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Non-ferrous Scrap Metal Recycle drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Office chairs - Non-working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Oil-filled Heaters - Non-working Drilled and drained of mineral oil (put in resealable, labeled container for drop-off at the HHW Facilities) and cord cut off. Separate for appliance or metal drop-off.
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Paint Cans & Buckets - Empty & Dry Must be empty/dry. Remove lid before recycling the container and lid.
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Pallets - Plastic - Reusable Public green waste drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Pallets - Wooden - Broken Public green waste drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Paper Recycle drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Paper - Plastic Laminated Recycle drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Paper - Shredded Recycle drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Paper Bags Recycle drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Paperboard Boxes/Tubes Recycle drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Phonebooks Recycle drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Plant Pots - Ceramic Reuse drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Plant Pots - Plastic Recycle drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Plastic Bags Ask at Scalehouse if Bag-of-Bags are being accepted. Bag-of-Bags is a collection of clean, dry, flimsy plastic tied up in a clear plastic bag. Please visit www.plasticfilmrecycling.com more locations and acceptance details.
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Plastic Bottle - CRV Reuse drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Plastic Bottle - Non-CRV Reuse drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Plastic Bucket Recycle drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Plastic Film & Wrap Ask at Scalehouse if Bag-of-Bags are accepted. Bag-of-Bags is a collection of clean, dry, flimsy plastic tied up in a clear plastic bag. Please visit www.plasticfilmrecycling.com for more information.
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Plastic Lids & Caps - Bottles and Jars Please keep plastic bottle caps attached to plastic bottles. Metal caps and lids should be removed from glass containers and recycled separately.
  • Free Drop-off
  • Landfill
Plastic Wide Mouth Container Plastic lids from bottles and food containers marked with #1-5 can be recycled. Leave lids attached to containers and squeeze out air if possibe. No coffee or to-go cup lids.
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Plexiglass Recycle drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Porcelain Toilets & Sinks Recycle: public C&D drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Pots & Pans - Working Recycle drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Printers/Faxes - Non-working E-Scrap drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
PVC Recycle: public C&D drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Records Reuse drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Refrigerator - Non-working Recycle: appliance pad drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Rigid Plastics Recycle drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Rock/Gravel - Clean Recycle: public C&D drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Roofing - Asphalt Composition Shingles Recycle: public C&D drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Roofing - Clay Tile Recycle: public C&D drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Roofing - Concrete Tile Recycle: public C&D drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Roofing - Tar & Gravel Recycle: public C&D drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Roofing - Wood Shingles Recycle: public C&D drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Rubber Items
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Sand Sandbags that have been in contact with sewage, septic waste, animal waste, oil and gasoline residue, lawn chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides or other hazardous chemicals must be taken to a landfill, such as Altamont Landfill in Livermore. Rates for clean sand or sandbags have rates associated with Dirt & Concrete.
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Sawdust - Composite Wood/Painted Wood
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Sawdust - Untreated Wood Deposit plant debris, food scraps & food-soiled paper in the facility’s designated “clean green” area.
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Compost
Scrap Metal Recycle drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Shoes - Good Condition Reuse drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Small Household Appliances - Non-working Recycle: appliance pad drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Small Household Appliances - Working Reuse drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Soil - Clean Public green waste drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Stove/Oven - Non-working Recycle: appliance pad drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Straw/Hay Public green waste drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Compost
Television - Non-working E-Scrap drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Textiles - Good Condition/Size Reuse drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Tile Recycle: public C&D drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Tire/Rubber Scraps Recycle: public C&D drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Tires Recycle: public C&D drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Tools & Accessories - Hand - Working Reuse drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Reuse
Tools & Accessories - Power - Working Reuse drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Reuse
Toys & Games - Plastic Parts Only Reuse drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Landfill
Toys & Games - With Electronics Ewaste drop-off area
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Trash Compactor Recycle: appliance pad drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Typewriters - Non-working E-Scrap drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Tyvek Recycle: public C&D drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
VCRs/CD/DVD Players - Non-working E-Scrap drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Washer/Dryer - Non-working Recycle: appliance pad drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Water Coolers - Non-working Recycle: appliance pad drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Water Heaters - Non-working Recycle: appliance pad drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Window Screens
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Window Treatments - Non-working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Windows - Working Broken Condition- Recycle: public C&D drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Reuse
Wood - Engineered/Composite Recycle: public C&D drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Wood - Painted
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Wood - Untreated Public green waste drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Compost
Wood Chips Wood chips are accepted for composting and mulch. *WM EarthCare compost, mulch, soil blends & hardscape are available for sale from the Garden Center.
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Compost
Wood Scraps - Untreated Public green waste drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Compost
Yard Trimmings & Plant Debris Sod not accepted. Yard trimmings are accepted for composting and mulch.
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Compost

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