Berkeley Recycling Center

669 Gilman St Berkeley CA 94710 USA

4.3 (142 reviews)

Berkeley Recycling Center recycling center in Berkeley, CA - View of facility

About This Center

Location: 669 Gilman Street, Berkeley, CA 94710, at the corner of 2nd Street. Hours of operation for drop-off and buyback services are Monday to Friday from 8AM to 4PM and 9AM to 4PM, respectively, and on Saturdays from 9AM to 4PM. The center accepts various items such as large and small metal appliances, alkaline and automotive batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, aluminum and tin cans, glass bottles, mixed paper, PET and HDPE plastic bottles, rigid plastics, books, and some scrap metals. Items like refrigerators, wax-coated cardboard, plastic containers, flammable materials, microwaves, aerosol cans, window glass, and drinking glasses are not accepted. Specific instructions include pre-sorting paper into cardboard, brown paper bags, and mixed paper categories before depositing them in the appropriate bins. The center also provides details on how to drop off appliances and navigate the facility upon arrival. Additionally, the center observes holiday half-days and closures on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

Materials Accepted and Services Offered

["Large and Small Metal Appliances""Alkaline and Automotive Batteries""Fluorescent Light Bulbs""Aluminum and Tin Cans""Glass Bottles""Mixed Paper""PET and HDPE Plastic Bottles""Rigid Plastics""Books""Some Scrap Metals"] ["Refrigerators""Wax-Coated Cardboard""Plastic Containers""Flammable Materials""Microwaves""Aerosol Cans""Window Glass""Drinking Glasses"] ["Drop-off""Buyback"]

Featured Reviews

Larry Horse

Larry Horse (5/5 stars, 2 weeks ago): I’ve used this recycling center several times for different types of waste including paper plastic and even old furniture. Every time the staff is professional and helpful making the entire process smooth. The center is well-organized and clean making it easy to sort and drop off materials. What really sets them apart is their customer-focused approach including affordable rates and fast service. I’ve always felt that my items are being handled responsibly. This place is a game-changer for anyone looking to recycle efficiently.

Hasan

Hasan (5/5 stars, 2 weeks ago): Over all the experience was pretty easy. 15min because I had emptied and sorted everything before arrival. Plastic water bottles

Alain Marnat

Alain Marnat (5/5 stars, a month ago): I brought a collection of used electronics including a couple of old laptops and phones to this recycling center. The process was seamless—staff greeted me with a smile took care of all the details and made sure my items were responsibly recycled. Their service was fast and thorough and the prices for recycling were incredibly fair. I’m happy to know that my electronic waste is being disposed of in an eco-friendly way. Excellent service and value for anyone looking to responsibly recycle their tech!