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East Bay Depot For Creative Reuse - Oakland - 4695 Telegraph Ave.
East Bay Depot For Creative Reuse
4695 Telegraph Ave. (drop-off at loading dock on Shattuck Ave between 46th and 47th streets), Oakland, California 94609
(510) 547-6470
Hours:
Th-Su 12-6pm
Donation Hours: Th, F, & Sa 12-3pm
Current Accepted Donations check first and the website for donation hours. Non-profit. Materials are for REUSE, not recycling. If you have fine art supplies to donate (art paint, brushes, canvases, etc), you can bring up to two boxes to the front counter at any time. Label and wrap sharp items. No HHW accepted. Do not leave materials during non-drop-off hours. Pick-up service is available for large quantities in Alameda and Contra Costa counties - call 510.547.6535 to arrange a pick up. Learn about Green Collaborator Memberships for pre-K-12, non profits, and business collaborators. For clearing out an entire estate or business ask for their Estate Reuse Services. We assist people who are moving or downsizing to clear the contents of their home. We sort, box, and distribute everything from kitchenware to clothes. Some items make it into the store, but most go to our partner organizations. estatereuse@creativereuse.org Free consultation.
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| Arts and Crafts Supplies & Materials | see website for details. Canvases, Frames & Artwork, Arts and Crafts Supplies, Artist Paints (no housepaint): acrylic, watercolor, oil, fabric, spray paint, ceramic glazes, craft, and kid friendly paint. Temporarily not accepting - lace, ribbon, knitting supplies, fabric scraps under 1yd, sewing patterns & notions |
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| Audio & Visual Equipment - Working |
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| Balloons | Unused, non-mylar balloons |
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| Bicycle - Working | good condition only |
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| Blueprint Paper | and maps |
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| Books - Hard Cover | art, coffee table, picture heavy. In good shape with covers, no mildew. |
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| Books - Soft Cover | art, coffee table, picture heavy. In good shape with covers, no mildew. |
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| Burlap | No scrap pieces, must be in increments of a yard or more, or clean bags |
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| Camera Film & Slides | No slide carousels, projectors or projector screns |
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| Cameras & Camcorders - Non-working | Okay non-working |
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| Cameras & Camcorders - Working |
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| CD/DVD - Commercially Made - Working | May be accepted. Check first. |
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| CD/DVD Jewel Cases | May be accepted. Check first. |
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| Christmas Lights - Working |
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| Clocks & Watches - Working |
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| Collectibles | Antique or vintage items (pre 1990's) |
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| Corks - Natural | Check if accepting due to space. |
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| Egg Cartons - Paper - Clean |
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| Egg Cartons - Plastic |
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| Electronics - Working | working string lights, light bulbs, musical instruments, speakers & audio equipment only) |
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| Envelopes - Paper |
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| Furniture - Small - Working | Wood, metal, or glass. No particle board or MDF (Ikea) No file cabinets Must be smaller than 3'x3'x2'd. Email ahead of time for approval. Okay may be: end tables, nightstands, rockers, framed mirrors, chairs, carts, drawers, bookshelves. |
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| Gift Tissue Paper | Full sheets. |
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| Glass Bottles & Jars - Non-CRV | Very large spirits bottles w/o handles or label printed on glass to be made into lamps with partner organization. See Current Accepted Mat for details. |
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| Glass Bottles & Jars - Non-CRV | Clean, preferably with lid |
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| Glassware - Decorative & Kitchen - Working | In sets of 2 or more. Clean, no logos, chips or cracks |
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| Greeting Cards - Unused | Non promotional cards WITHOUT handwritten messages on the inside. |
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| Hardware & Fasteners | Preferably sorted and in containers or baggies |
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| Holiday & Seasonal Items | Holiday items are only accepted within 30 days of holiday. Party supplies - only current to season. |
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| Houseware - Working | Clean, no logos, chips or cracks |
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| Ink Cartridges | New or unopened only (not for refilling or recycling). Temporarily not accepting |
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| Jewelry | Including jewelry making accessories |
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| Jewelry - Non-working |
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| Keys | antique or vintage (pre - 1990's) |
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| Lab Glassware - Working |
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| Lab Plastics - New/Unused |
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| Lab Plastics - Used | Clean |
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| Leather Remnants & Scraps |
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| Magazines | No Economist, New Yorker, or Time, or text-only content. OK: National Geographic, art magazines, or picture heavy. |
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| Mannequins |
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| Medals/Trophies/Ribbons |
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| Metal Bottle Caps |
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| Musical Instruments & Gear - Working | acoustic/electric, instrument accessories, sheet music |
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| Paper | office, stationary, decorative, posters, poster board, foam core, mat board, photographs, calendars, postcards. All paper. |
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| Paper - Carbon |
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| Paper - Plastic Laminated |
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| Paper Bags | Reuse condition |
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| Photographs |
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| Plant Pots - Ceramic | Clean, no cracks or chips |
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| Plant Pots - Ceramic | Clean, dry, and empty |
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| Plexiglass |
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| Polyester Batting/Filling | Sealed bags only |
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| Purses & Backpacks - Working | Clean, no mildew |
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| Records |
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| Rubber Bands |
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| School/Office Supplies - Working | No binders, hanging file folders, or plastic desk organizers. Temporarily not accepting - poster board, foam core, mat board, scrap books supplies, posters, greeting cards, school supplies, stationary, office supplies, teaching supplies |
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| Sewing Machine - Working | Portable, not in cabinet or furniture. Sewing notions and patterns, too. Temporarily not accepting. |
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| Strawberry Baskets - Plastic | Clean, intact |
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| Tape | Rolls of tape that still have use/life. From clear to masking to washi. |
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| Tennis Balls |
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| Tools & Accessories - Garden - Working | tools, pots, lawn décor. No large shovels |
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| Tools & Accessories - Hand - Working | remove any dead batteries |
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| Tools & Accessories - Power - Working | remove any dead batteries |
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| Toys & Games - Working | Small, preferably not plastic. Temporarily not accepting. |
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| Typewriters - Working |
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| VCRs/CD/DVD Players - Working | CD & DVD players only |
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| Water Bottles - Reusable | Clean, with lid |
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| Wrapping Paper - Metallic | Seasonal only. Accepted 30 days prior to holiday. Temporarily not accepting. |
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| Wrapping Paper - Non-Metallic | Seasonal only. Accepted 30 days prior to holiday. Temporarily not accepting. |
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| X-Ray Film | Remove all personal information on the film |
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