Skip to main content
Guide for Reuse, Repair, Recycling, and Safe Disposal
for Alameda County, Contra Costa County, and the City of Palo Alto
What do I do with:
Near:
SEARCH
Item
6-Pack Rings
ABS Plastic
Aerosol Can - Empty
Aerosol Can - Non-empty
Agricultural Plastics & Film
Air Conditioner - Non-working
Air Conditioner - Working
Air Mattress
Aluminum Cans - CRV
Aluminum Foil & Pans - Clean
Ammunition
Antifreeze
Arts and Crafts Supplies & Materials
Asbestos
Aseptic Packs
Ashes - Grill/Fireplace
Asphalt
Audio & Visual Equipment - Non-working
Audio & Visual Equipment - Working
Auto Glass
Auto Parts & Scrap
Auto Upholstery - Non-working
Baby Furniture & Equipment - Non-working
Baby Furniture & Equipment - Working
Balloons
Barbeque Grill
Bath Tub
Bathroom Fixtures
Batteries - Automotive or Boat
Batteries - Electric Vehicle & Bicycle
Batteries - Household - Rechargeable (up to 5 lbs)
Batteries - Household - Single-Use
Batteries - Industrial
Batteries - Solar Power Storage
Beverage Containers - Mixed
Bicycle - Non-working
Bicycle - Scrap & Parts
Bicycle - Working
Bimetal Cans - CRV
Bimetal Cans - Non-CRV
Blueprint Paper
Boat Upholstery - Non-working
Books - Children's
Books - Hard Cover
Books - Hard Cover - Non-working
Books - Soft Cover
Books - Soft Cover - Non-working
Books - Textbooks
Bricks
Bricks - Broken
Bubble Envelopes - Paper or Mylar
Bubble Envelopes - Plastic
Bubble Wrap
Building Materials - Reclaimed/Reusable
Burlap
Cabinets - Working
Cables & Wires - Non-working
Cables & Wires - Working
Camera Film & Slides
Cameras & Camcorders - Non-working
Cameras & Camcorders - Working
Cardboard
Cardboard - Foil-lined
Cardboard - Waxed
Cardboard - Wet
Carpet
Carpet Padding
Cars & Boats
Cassette & VHS Tapes - Commercially Made - Working
Cassette & VHS Tapes - Non-working
CD/DVD - Commercially Made - Working
CD/DVD - Non-working/Non-commercial
CD/DVD Jewel Cases
Ceiling Tile
Cell Phones - Non-working
Cell Phones - Working
Ceramics & Pottery - Broken
Ceramics & Pottery - Working
Child Car Seats - Non-working/Expired/Accident
Child Car Seats - Working/Non-Expired/Accident Free
Christmas Lights - Non-working
Christmas Lights - Working
Christmas Trees
Christmas Trees - Artificial
Cigarette Waste
Cinder Blocks
Cinder Blocks - Broken
Cleaning Wipes - Used
Clocks & Watches - Non-working
Clocks & Watches - Working
Cloth Diapers & Accessories
Clothes Hangers - Broken
Clothes Hangers - Metal - Working
Clothes Hangers - Working
Clothing - Children's
Clothing - Good Condition
Clothing - Maternity & Nursing
Clothing - Poor Condition
Clothing - Undergarments - Good condition
Clothing - Undergarments - Poor Condition
Coffee Pods - Compostable
Coffee Pods - Metal/Plastic
Collectibles
Compostable Plastic Bags - BPI Certified
Compressed Gas Cylinders - Refillable
Compressed Gas Cylinders - Single-use/Non-working
Computer Accessories - Non-working
Computer Accessories - Working
Computer Monitors - Non-working
Computer Monitors - Working
Computers - Non-working
Computers - Working
Concrete
Concrete With Rebar
Construction & Demolition Debris
Cooking Oil/Grease/Fats
Copy Machines - Non-working
Copy Machines - Working
Corks - Natural
Corks - Plastic/Synthetic
Dead Animals
Deconstruction Services
Dental Chair
Dishwasher - Non-working
Dishwasher - Working
Disposable Diapers & Wipes - New
Disposable Diapers & Wipes - Used
Doors
Drums - Metal
Drums - Paper
Drums - Plastic
Dryer & Vacuum Lint
Drywall
Egg Cartons - Paper - Clean
Egg Cartons - Paper - Soiled
Egg Cartons - Plastic
Electronics - Non-working
Electronics - Working
Envelopes - Paper
Espresso Machines
Exercise Equipment - Non-working
Exercise Equipment - Working
Exit Signs -Tritium
Explosives
Eyeglasses
Facial Tissues - Used
Ferrous Scrap Metal/Steel
Fire Extinguishers
Fire Hoses
Flares - Marine
Flares - Road
Flexible Packaging - Multi-material
Flooring - Non-working
Flooring - Working
Foam Padding
Food for Donation
Food Scraps
Food Service Ware - Compostable - BPI Certified Products
Food Service Ware - Condiment Packets & Cups
Food Service Ware - Paper Products - Poly-coated
Food Service Ware - Paper Products - Uncoated
Food Service Ware - Plastic Clamshells/To-Go Containers/Trays
Food Service Ware - Plastic Cups & Plates
Food Service Ware - Plastic Utensils
Food Service Ware - Reusables
Food Service Ware - Styrofoam Products
Food Service Ware - To-Go Cup Lids
Food Service Ware - Wood/Bamboo Products
Freezer - Non-working
Freezer - Working
Frozen Food Boxes
Fuel
Furniture - Non-working
Furniture - Small - Working
Furniture - Working
Game Cartridges - Non-working
Game Cartridges -Working
Gaming Systems & Accessories - Non-working
Gaming Systems & Accessories - Working
Garage Doors - Non-working
Gel Ice Packs
Gift Tissue Paper
Glass Bottles & Jars - Non-CRV
Glass Bottles - CRV
Glassware - Decorative & Kitchen - Non-working
Glassware - Decorative & Kitchen - Working
Grandma's Fruitcake
Greeting Cards - Musical/Electronic Piece
Greeting Cards - Unused
Hair and Fur Trimmings
Hardware & Fasteners
Hazardous Materials & Wastes
Hearing Aids
Helium Tanks - Empty
Helium Tanks - Non-empty
Holiday & Seasonal Items
Hoses - Garden/Rubber - Non-working
Hot Tub & Accessories
Household Cleaners
Houseware - Non-working
Houseware - Working
Industrial Equipment
Ink Cartridges
Inks
Insulation - New/Unused
Insulation - Used
Jewelry
Jewelry - Non-working
Junk Mail Opt-Out
Keys
Kitchen Fixtures
Knives & Shears
Lab Equipment
Lab Glassware - Poor Condition
Lab Glassware - Working
Lab Plastics - New/Unused
Lab Plastics - Used
Lacquers/Stains/Varnishes
Lava Rock
Lawnmower - Non-working
Lawnmower - Working
Lead Paint Chips
Lead-Painted Materials
Leather Remnants & Scraps
Light Bulbs - CFLs
Light Bulbs - Fluorescent Tubes
Light Bulbs - Incandescent/Halogen
Light Bulbs - LED
Lighting Fixtures - Non-working
Lighting Fixtures - Working
Linens/Blankets/Towels - Good Condition
Linens/Blankets/Towels - Poor Condition
Living Plants
Luggage - Non-working
Luggage - Working
Magazines
Major Household Appliances - Non-working
Major Household Appliances - Working
Mannequins
Manure
Marine Supplies & Equipment
Maternity & Nursing Supplies - Working
Mattresses & Box Springs
Medals/Trophies/Ribbons
Medical Equipment & Surplus
Medical Waste
Medications
Mercury Thermometers
Mercury-Containing Items
Metal Bottle Caps
Metal Cans - Non-CRV
Metal Jar Lids
Metal Pipe
Metal Sinks & Toilets
Microscopes & Accessories - Non-working
Microwave - Non-working
Microwave - Working
Mirror - Broken
Mixed Debris
Motor Oil
Moving Boxes & Packing Materials
Musical Instruments & Gear - Non-working
Musical Instruments & Gear - Working
Nail polish - Empty
Nail polish - Non-empty
Needles & Syringes
Neon Lights
Newspaper
Non-ferrous Scrap Metal
Nothing
Office chairs - Non-working
Office Furniture/Equipment - Working
Oil Filters
Oil-filled Heaters - Non-working
Oxygen Cylinders
Packaged Food - Expired/Non-working
Packaged Foodgrade Liquids - Expired/ Non-working
Packing Peanuts - Starch-based
Packing Peanuts - Styrofoam
Paint - Interior & Exterior - New/Unopened
Paint - Interior & Exterior - Used/Wet
Paint Cans & Buckets - Empty & Dry
Pallets - Plastic - Reusable
Pallets - Wooden - Broken
Pallets - Wooden - Working
Paper
Paper - Carbon
Paper - Plastic Laminated
Paper - Shredded
Paper Bags
Paper Bags - Polycoated
Paper Carton Containers - Plastic-coated
Paper Receipts - Thermal
Paper Straws
Paper Towels & Napkins
Paperboard Boxes/Tubes
Personal Care & Beauty Product Packaging
Personal Care & Beauty Products - New/Unused
Personal Care & Beauty Products - Used
Pet Supplies - Working
Pet Waste
Phonebooks
Photographs
Pianos and Organs - Non-working
Pianos and Organs - Working
Pill Bottles - Empty
Pillows - Bed
Pillows - Decorative
Pillows - Poor Condition
Pizza Box - Greasy
Pizza Box - Non-greasy
Plant Pots - Broken
Plant Pots - Ceramic
Plant Pots - Plastic
Plastic Bags
Plastic Bottle - CRV
Plastic Bottle - Non-CRV
Plastic Bucket
Plastic Corrugated Signs
Plastic Film & Wrap
Plastic Lids & Caps - Bottles and Jars
Plastic Packaging - Blisterpak
Plastic Shower Curtain Liners
Plastic Strapping
Plastic Straws
Plastic Tarps
Plastic Wide Mouth Container
Plate Glass
Plexiglass
Plumbing Fixtures & Supplies
Polyester Batting/Filling
Pool Cover - Non-working
Porcelain Toilets & Sinks
Pots & Pans - Non-working
Pots & Pans - Working
Printers/Faxes - Non-working
Printers/Faxes - Working
Propane Cylinders - 1 lb - Empty Single-use
Propane Cylinders - 1 lb - Refillable
Purses & Backpacks - Non-working
Purses & Backpacks - Working
PVC
Radios - Non-working
Rags - Paint/Chemical/Oil Soiled
Railroad Ties
Records
Refrigerator - Non-working
Refrigerator - Working
Reusable Bags
Rigid Plastics
Rock/Gravel - Clean
Roofing - Asphalt Composition Shingles
Roofing - Clay Tile
Roofing - Concrete Tile
Roofing - Tar & Gravel
Roofing - Wood Shingles
Roofing Materials - Reclaimed
Rubber Bands
Rubber Items
Rugs & Mats - Non-working
Rugs & Mats - Working
Sand
Satellite Dish - Non-working
Sawdust - Composite Wood/Painted Wood
Sawdust - Untreated Wood
School/Office Supplies - Working
Scrap Metal
Sewing Machine - Working
Sewing Machines - Non-working
Shoes - Good Condition
Shoes - Poor Condition
Single-use Personal Protective Equipment
Small Engines
Small Household Appliances - Non-working
Small Household Appliances - Working
Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms - Non-working
Soil - Clean
Soil - Contaminated
Solar Panels - Non-working
Solar Panels - Working
Sponges - Natural
Sponges - Synthetic
Sporting Goods - Non-working
Sporting Goods - Working
Stove/Oven - Non-working
Stove/Oven - Working
Straw/Hay
Strawberry Baskets - Plastic
Stuffed Animals
Styrofoam Blocks
Styrofoam Sheets
Tape
Tea Bags
Telephones
Television - Non-working
Television - Working
Tennis Balls
Tents and Outdoor Gear
Textiles - Good Condition/Size
Thermostats
Tile
Tire/Rubber Scraps
Tires
Tires - Bicycle
Toner Cartridges
Tools & Accessories - Garden - Non-working
Tools & Accessories - Garden - Working
Tools & Accessories - Hand - Non-working
Tools & Accessories - Hand - Working
Tools & Accessories - Power - Non-working
Tools & Accessories - Power - Working
Toys & Games - Non-working
Toys & Games - Plastic Parts Only
Toys & Games - With Electronics
Toys & Games - With Electronics - Non-working
Toys & Games - Working
Transparency Film Plastic
Transport Containers - Reusable
Trash Compactor
Typewriters - Non-working
Typewriters - Working
Tyvek
Vacuum Cleaner Bags & Filters
Vacuum Cleaners - Non-working
Vacuum Cleaners - Working
Vaporizers
VCRs/CD/DVD Players - Non-working
VCRs/CD/DVD Players - Working
Video Projectors - Non-working
Washer/Dryer - Non-working
Washer/Dryer - Working
Water Bottles - Reusable
Water Coolers - Non-working
Water Coolers - Working
Water Filters
Water Heaters - Non-working
Water Heaters - Working
Wax & Parchment Paper
Wedding Items
Wigs
Window Screens
Window Treatments - Non-working
Window Treatments - Working
Windows - Working
Wood - Engineered/Composite
Wood - Logs
Wood - Milling Services
Wood - Painted
Wood - Treated
Wood - Untreated
Wood Chips
Wood Scraps - Untreated
Wrapping Paper - Metallic
Wrapping Paper - Non-Metallic
X-Ray Film
Yard Trimmings & Plant Debris
Destination
Disposal Method
Zip Code
Postal code
Distance
Miles
Kilometers
Apply
MLK Smog Shop - Oakland - 5509 Martin Luther King Jr Way
MLK Smog Shop
Javascript is required to view this map.
Open in Google Maps
5509 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland, California 94609
5106538515
Hours:
M-Sa 8-5
Item
Notes
Method
Destination
Compressed Gas Cylinders - Refillable
Refills reusable 1 lb propane cylinders
Drop-off for a Fee
Reuse
Questions? Comments? We're here to help!
Get in touch!
