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Pleasanton Transfer Station - Pleasanton - 3110 Busch Rd.

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Pleasanton Transfer Station

3110 Busch Rd., Pleasanton, California 94566
(925) 846-2042
Hours:

Daily 8-5
Drop-off until 4pm

The Pleasanton Transfer Station accepts all non-hazardous solid waste for a fee. Hard to handle items may be charged at a higher rate. In addition, heavy materials such as dirt, concrete, sod, rock, ect. will be weighed and charged by the ton. Customers will be asked to show their drivers license or a copy of their Pleasanton Garbage Service bill to verify City of Pleasanton residency for rate charge. Electronic waste such as televisions, computers, monitors, VCR, printers, fax machines are accepted for recycling at Pleasanton Transfer Station. The gatekeeper will direct you to a separate drop-off area. Fees are based on the item(s) - call or see website for details. For PaintCare CA items, see accepted/not accepted items.

Reuse Trailer - Free to donate/Free to take items home: Furniture, Art, Sporting goods, working small appliances, bed frames, bikes, and such. No bedding, linens, clothing, tires, liquids. Unload separately.floo

Materials not collected specifically for recycling, reuse or hazardous waste collection are landfilled. Nothing is pulled out for reuse, repair or refurbishing.

Item Notes Method Destination
6-Pack Rings
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
ABS Plastic
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Agricultural Plastics & Film
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Air Conditioner - Non-working Appliance fee plus freon fee. Separate for appliance drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Air Mattress
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Aluminum Foil & Pans - Clean
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Antifreeze City Residents only - HHW drop off.
  • Free Drop-off
  • Safe Disposal
Aseptic Packs
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Ashes - Grill/Fireplace
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Asphalt Separate for C&D drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Audio & Visual Equipment - Non-working separate for e-waste drop-off/free for residents - free for City residents only.
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Auto Glass
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Auto Parts & Scrap
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Auto Upholstery - Non-working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Baby Furniture & Equipment - Non-working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Barbeque Grill
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Bath Tub Separate for C&D drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Bathroom Fixtures Separate for C&D drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Batteries - Automotive or Boat Lead Acid. Free for residents.
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Batteries - Household - Rechargeable (up to 5 lbs) Free for residents
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Batteries - Household - Single-Use Free for residents
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Batteries - Industrial Free for residents
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Berry Baskets - Woven Plastic
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Beverage Containers - Mixed
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Bicycle - Non-working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Bicycle - Scrap & Parts
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Bimetal Cans (Food & Beverage) - Non-CRV
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Blueprint Paper Separate for recycle drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Boat Upholstery - Non-working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Books - Children's
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Books - Hard Cover
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Books - Hard Cover - Non-working Unusable condition
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Books - Soft Cover
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Books - Soft Cover - Non-working Unusable condition
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Books - Textbooks
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Bricks Separate for C&D drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Bricks - Broken Separate for C&D drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Bubble Envelopes - Paper or Mylar
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Bubble Wrap
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Building Materials - Reclaimed/Reusable Separate for C&D drop-off area
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Burlap
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Cabinets
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Reuse
Cables & Wires - Non-working Wire is recycled, cables are ewaste
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Cameras & Camcorders - Non-working E-Waste: separate for e-waste drop-off - free for City residents only.
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Cardboard Separate for recycle drop-off
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Cardboard - Foil-lined
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Cardboard - Waxed Can be included with organics
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Compost
Cardboard - Wet Can be included with organics
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Compost
Carpet
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Carpet Padding
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Cars & Boats
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
CD/DVD - Non-working/Non-commercial E-waste
  • Free Drop-off
  • Safe Disposal
CD/DVD Jewel Cases
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Ceiling Tile
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Cell Phones - Non-working E-Waste: separate for e-waste drop-off - free for City residents only.
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Ceramics & Pottery - Broken
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Ceramics & Pottery - Working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Reuse
Child Car Seats - Non-working/Expired/Accident
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Child Car Seats - Working/Non-Expired/Accident Free
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Reuse
Christmas Lights - Non-working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Christmas Lights - Working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Reuse
Christmas Trees Separate for organics drop-off
  • Free Drop-off
  • Compost
Christmas Trees - Artificial
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Cigarette Waste
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Cinder Blocks Separate for C&D drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Cinder Blocks - Broken Separate for C&D drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Cleaning Wipes - Used
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Clocks & Watches - Non-working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Clocks & Watches - Working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Reuse
Cloth Diapers & Accessories
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Clothes Hangers - Broken
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Clothes Hangers - Metal - Working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Clothing - Children's Separate for drop-off at the donation box
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Clothing - Good Condition Separate for drop-off at the donation box
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Clothing - Maternity & Nursing Separate for drop-off at the donation box
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Clothing - Poor Condition Separate for drop-off at the donation box
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Clothing - Undergarments - Poor Condition Separate for drop-off at the donation box
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Coffee Pods - Compostable
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Coffee Pods - Metal/Plastic
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Collectibles
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Reuse
Compostable Plastic Bags - BPI Certified Products
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Reuse
Compressed Gas Cylinders - Refillable
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Compressed Gas Cylinders - Single-use/Non-working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Computer Accessories - Non-working E-Waste: separate for e-waste drop-off - free for City residents only.
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Computer Monitors - Non-working E-Waste: separate for e-waste drop-off - free for City residents only.
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Computers - Non-working E-Waste: separate for e-waste drop-off - free for City residents only.
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Concrete Separate for C&D drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Concrete With Rebar Separate for C&D drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Construction & Demolition Debris Separate for C&D drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Cooking Oil/Grease/Fats
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Copy Machines - Non-working E-Waste: separate for e-waste drop-off - free for City residents only.
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Corks - Natural
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Corks - Plastic/Synthetic
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
CRV - Aluminum Beverage Containers This item may have redemption value. Separate for recycle drop-off
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
CRV - Aluminum Beverage Containers No buy-back
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
CRV - Bimetal Beverage Containers This item may have redemption value. Separate for recycle drop-off
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
CRV - Bimetal Beverage Containers No buy-back
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
CRV - Glass Beverage Containers Separate for recycle drop-off
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
CRV - Glass Beverage Containers No buy-back
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
CRV - Plastic Beverage Containers No buy-back
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
CRV - Plastic Beverage Containers This item may have redemption value. Separate for recycle drop-off
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Dental Chair
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Dishwasher - Non-working Separate for appliance drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Disposable Diapers & Wipes - Used
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Doors
  • Pick-up for a Fee
  • Recycle
Drums - Metal
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Drums - Paper
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Drums - Plastic
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Dryer & Vacuum Lint
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Drywall
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Compost
Egg Cartons - Paper - Clean
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Compost
Egg Cartons - Paper - Soiled
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Compost
Egg Cartons - Plastic
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Electronics - Non-working E-Waste: separate for e-waste drop-off - free for City residents only.
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Envelopes - Paper
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Espresso Machines
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Exercise Equipment - Non-working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
  • Landfill
Eyeglasses
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Facial Tissues - Used
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Ferrous Scrap Metal/Steel Separate for recycle drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Fire Extinguishers
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Fire Hoses
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Flooring - Non-working Separate for C&D drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Flooring - Working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Reuse
Foam Padding
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Food Scraps
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Compost
Food Service Ware - Compostable Plastic - BPI Certified Products Non-BPI Certified products like flatware, utensils, plastic-type cups & containers go to landfill.
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Food Service Ware - Condiment Packets & Cups
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Food Service Ware - Paper Products - Poly-coated Lined hot cups and take-out containers go to landfill
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Food Service Ware - Paper Products - Uncoated
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Compost
Food Service Ware - Plastic Clamshells/To-Go Containers/Trays
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Food Service Ware - Plastic Cups & Plates
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Food Service Ware - Plastic Utensils
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Food Service Ware - Styrofoam Products
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Food Service Ware - To-Go Cup Lids
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Food Service Ware - Wood/Bamboo Products
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Freezer - Non-working Appliance fee plus freon fee. Separate for appliance drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Freezer - Working Appliance fee plus freon fee. Separate for appliance drop-off.
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Reuse
Frozen Food Boxes
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Furniture - Non-working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Furniture - Small - Working Reuse Trailer
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Reuse
Furniture - Working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Reuse
Game Cartridges - Non-working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Gaming Systems & Accessories - Non-working E-Waste: separate for e-waste drop-off - free for City residents only.
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Garage Doors - Non-working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
  • Landfill
Gel Ice Packs
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Gift Tissue Paper
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Glass Bottles & Jars (Food & Beverage) - Non-CRV
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Glassware - Decorative & Kitchen - Non-working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Greeting Cards - Musical/Electronic Piece
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Greeting Cards - Unused
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Hair and Fur Trimmings
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Hardware & Fasteners
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Reuse
  • Landfill
Hazardous Materials & Wastes HHW only - for city residents
  • Free Drop-off
  • Safe Disposal
Helium Tanks - Non-empty
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Hoses - Garden/Rubber - Non-working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Hot Tub & Accessories
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Houseware - Non-working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Houseware - Working Reuse Trailer
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Reuse
Industrial Equipment small items only
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Ink Cartridges
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Inks
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Insulation - Used
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Jewelry - Non-working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Reuse
  • Landfill
Keys
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Kitchen Fixtures
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Knives & Shears
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Lab Equipment Non hazardous
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Lab Glassware - Poor Condition
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Lab Glassware - Working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Lab Plastics - Used
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Lacquers/Stains/Varnishes PaintCare CA drop-off area - Residents only
  • Free Drop-off
  • Safe Disposal
Lava Rock
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Lawnmower - Non-working Make sure all liquids are taken out ie: gas & oil
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Lawnmower - Working Make sure all liquids are taken out ie: gas & oil
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Reuse
Leather Remnants & Scraps
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Light Bulbs - CFLs HHW drop off - residents only. No broken items!
  • Free Drop-off
  • Safe Disposal
Light Bulbs - Fluorescent Tubes HHW drop off - residents only. No broken items!
  • Free Drop-off
  • Safe Disposal
Light Bulbs - Incandescent/Halogen HHW drop off - residents only. No broken items!
  • Free Drop-off
  • Safe Disposal
Light Bulbs - LED HHW drop off - residents only. No broken items!
  • Free Drop-off
  • Safe Disposal
Lighting Fixtures - Non-working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
  • Landfill
Linens/Blankets/Towels - Good Condition Separate for drop-off at the donation box
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Linens/Blankets/Towels - Poor Condition Separate for drop-off at the donation box
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Luggage - Non-working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Luggage - Working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Reuse
Magazines
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Major Household Appliances - Non-working Separate for appliance drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Major Household Appliances - Working Separate for appliance drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Reuse
  • Recycle
Mannequins
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Manure
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Marine Supplies & Equipment No Fluids
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Mattresses & Box Springs Free mattress drop-off for City Residents only with a limit of 5 units per vehicle per day. Paid disposal for non-city residents and businesses.
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Medals/Trophies/Ribbons
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Medical Equipment & Surplus Non hazardous materials only
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Metal Bottle Caps
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Metal Cans
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Metal Jar Lids
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Metal Pipe
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Metal Sinks & Toilets Separate for C&D drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Microscopes & Accessories - Non-working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Microwave - Non-working E-Waste: separate for e-waste drop-off - free for City residents only.
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Safe Disposal
Milk & Ice Cream Paper Cartons
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Mirror Broken.
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Mixed Debris Separate for C&D drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Motor Oil HHW drop-off for residents only
  • Free Drop-off
  • Safe Disposal
Multi-layer Plastic Packaging
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Nail polish - Empty
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Needles & Syringes HHW drop-off for residents only
  • Free Drop-off
  • Safe Disposal
Neon Lights HHW drop-off for residents only
  • Free Drop-off
  • Safe Disposal
Newspaper Separate for recycle drop-off
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Non-ferrous Scrap Metal
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Office Chair
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Office Furniture/Equipment - Working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Reuse
Oil Filters HHW drop-off for residents only
  • Free Drop-off
  • Safe Disposal
Oil-filled Heaters - Non-working Appliance
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Oxygen Cylinders
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Packing Peanuts - Starch-based
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Packing Peanuts - Styrofoam
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Paint - Interior & Exterior - New/Unopened See PaintCare CA accepted/not accepted items and call to confirm space and current open hours.
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Paint - Interior & Exterior - Used/Wet See PaintCare CA accepted/not accepted items and call to confirm space and current open hours.
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Paint Cans & Buckets - Empty & Dry Empty and dry cans and buckets only.
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
  • Landfill
Pallets - Plastic - Reusable
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Reuse
Pallets - Wooden - Broken C&D
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Paper Separate for recycle drop-off
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Paper - Carbon
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Paper - Plastic Laminated
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Paper - Shredded Separate for recycle drop-off
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Paper Bags Separate for recycle drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Paper Bags - Polycoated
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Paper Receipts - Thermal
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Paper Straws
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Compost
Paper Towels & Napkins
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Compost
Paperboard Boxes/Tubes Separate for recycle drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Personal Care & Beauty Product Packaging
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Personal Care & Beauty Products - New/Unused
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Personal Care & Beauty Products - Used
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Phonebooks Separate for recycle drop-off
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Photographs & Photo Paper
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Pianos and Organs - Non-working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Pill Bottles
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Pillows - Bed
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Pillows - Decorative
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Pillows - Poor Condition
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Pizza Box - Greasy
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Compost
Pizza Box - Non-greasy
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Compost
Plant Pots - Broken Ceramic/Terra Cotta
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Plant Pots - Ceramic
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Plant Pots - Plastic
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Plastic Bags
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Plastic Bottles & Jugs - Non-CRV
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Plastic Bubble Envelopes
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Plastic Bucket Separate for recycle drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Plastic Corrugated Signs
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Plastic Film & Wrap
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Plastic Lids & Caps - Bottles and Jars
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Plastic Packaging - Blisterpak
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Plastic Shower Curtain Liners
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Plastic Strapping
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Plastic Straws
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Plastic Tarps
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Plastic Wide Mouth Container
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Plate Glass
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Plexiglass
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Plumbing Fixtures & Supplies
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Polyester Batting/Filling
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Pool Cover - Non-working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Porcelain Toilets & Sinks Separate for C&D drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Pots & Pans - Non-working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Pots & Pans - Non-working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Pots & Pans - Working Separate for reuse drop-off
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Printers/Faxes - Non-working E-Waste: separate for e-waste drop-off - free for City residents only.
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Propane Cylinders - 1 lb - Empty Single-use
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Propane Cylinders - 1 lb - Refillable
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Purses & Backpacks - Non-working Clothes donation box
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Purses & Backpacks - Working Clothes donation box
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
PVC
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Radios - Non-working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Rags - Paint/Chemical/Oil Soiled Paint Care drop-off
  • Free Drop-off
  • Safe Disposal
Records
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Refrigerator - Non-working Appliance fee plus freon fee. Separate for appliance drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Refrigerator - Working Appliance fee plus freon fee. Separate for appliance drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Reuse
  • Recycle
Reusable Bags
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Rigid Plastics
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Rock/Gravel - Clean
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Roofing - Asphalt Composition Shingles Separate for C&D drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Roofing - Clay Tile Separate for C&D drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Roofing - Concrete Tile Separate for C&D drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Roofing - Wood Shingles Separate for C&D drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Roofing Materials - Reclaimed
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Rubber Bands
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Rubber Items
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Rugs & Mats - Non-working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Sand
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Satellite Dish - Non-working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Sawdust - Composite Wood/Painted Wood
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Sawdust - Untreated Wood
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Scrap Metal
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Sewing Machines - Non-working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Shoes - Good Condition Clothes donation box
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Shoes - Poor Condition
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Single-use Personal Protective Equipment
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Small Engines
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Small Household Appliances - Non-working Separate for appliance drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Small Household Appliances - Working Separate for appliance drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Reuse
Soil - Clean
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Sponges - Natural
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Sponges - Synthetic
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Sporting Goods - Non-working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Sporting Goods - Working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Reuse
Stove/Oven - Non-working Separate for appliance drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Straw/Hay Separate for organics drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Compost
Stuffed Animals
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Styrofoam Blocks
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Styrofoam Sheets
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Tape
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Tea Bags
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Telephones
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Television - Non-working E-Waste: separate for e-waste drop-off - free for City residents only.
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Tennis Balls
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Tents and Outdoor Gear
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Textiles - Good Condition/Size Clothes donation box
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Tile
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Tires
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Tires - Bicycle
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Tools & Accessories - Garden - Non-working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Tools & Accessories - Garden - Working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Reuse
Tools & Accessories - Hand - Non-working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Tools & Accessories - Hand - Working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Reuse
Tools & Accessories - Power - Non-working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Tools & Accessories - Power - Working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Reuse
Toys & Games - Non-working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Toys & Games - Plastic Parts Only
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Toys & Games - With Electronics
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Toys & Games - With Electronics - Non-working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Transparency Film Plastic
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Transport Containers - Reusable
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Trash Compactor Separate for appliance drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Typewriters - Non-working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Vacuum Cleaner Bags & Filters
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Vacuum Cleaners - Non-working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
VCRs/CD/DVD Players - Non-working E-Waste: separate for e-waste drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Video Projectors - Non-working E-Waste: separate for e-waste drop-off
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Washer/Dryer - Non-working Separate for appliance drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Water Bottles - Reusable
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Water Coolers - Non-working Appliance fee plus freon fee. Separate for appliance drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Water Filters
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Water Heaters - Non-working Separate for appliance drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Wax & Parchment Paper
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Wigs
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Window Screens Recycle metal frames
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Window Treatments - Non-working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Wood - Engineered/Composite
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Wood - Logs wood is ground, sent out for treatment for land application
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Reuse
Wood - Painted
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Wood - Untreated wood is ground, sent out for treatment for land application
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Reuse
Wood Chips wood is ground, sent out for treatment for land application
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Reuse
Wood Scraps - Untreated wood is ground, sent out for treatment for land application
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Reuse
Wrapping Paper - Metallic
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Wrapping Paper - Non-Metallic
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Landfill
Yard Trimmings & Plant Debris Separate for organics drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Compost
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