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Recycling centers in Berkeley, California
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Materials Accepted in Berkeley
Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Berkeley include ["Large and Small Metal Appliances", "Alkaline and Automotive Batteries", "Fluorescent Light Bulbs", "Aluminum and Tin Cans", "Glass Bottles". Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.
Recycling in Berkeley, California
Berkeley's waterfront industrial edge holds both the city Transfer Station on Second Street and Berkeley Recycling on Gilman Street, a few blocks apart. Self-haul trash, organics, and construction debris go to the Transfer Station by the ton, while CRV buyback, scrap metal, and many specialty recyclables route through Community Conservation Centers. Hazardous waste stays out of both and goes through Alameda County's StopWaste program instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Berkeley Transfer Station?
The City of Berkeley Transfer Station is at 1201 Second Street, phone (510) 981-7270. It is open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and closed Sundays plus New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Can I walk into the Berkeley Transfer Station?
No. There is no pedestrian access. Customers must stay in a vehicle to drop off material or buy prepaid refuse and plant-debris bags. Unsecured loads are charged a $15 fee.
What does trash cost at the Berkeley Transfer Station?
Effective August 1, 2022, refuse is $38.50 for a minimum load of 330 pounds or less, or $149.00 per ton, plus an environmental compliance fee of $3.50 per minimum load or $5.00 per ton. Construction and demolition and organics have separate lower base rates.
Does Berkeley Transfer Station take household hazardous waste?
No. Hazardous waste is prohibited there. For HHW options, use StopWaste guidance or call the Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste Hotline at (800) 606-6606.
Where is Berkeley Recycling on Gilman Street?
Berkeley Recycling, operated by Community Conservation Centers, is at 669 Gilman Street at the corner of 2nd Street. Drop-off hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Buyback runs Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It is closed Sunday.
Can I recycle appliances at Berkeley Recycling?
Large appliances such as water heaters, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers, and furnaces are accepted for a $20 charge. Refrigerated appliances are not accepted there. Small metal appliances that are at least 80% metal, such as toasters and blenders, are accepted free.
Berkeley Recycling Tips
- •Separate organics from trash before you arrive, because mixed loads pay the refuse rate plus a 75% surcharge.
- •Cover and secure every load, or budget an extra $15 unsecured-load fee.
- •Use Berkeley Recycling for CRV buyback and scrap metal instead of paying Transfer Station refuse rates for those materials.
- •Residents can dispose of two mattresses for free at the Transfer Station; commercial customers pay the standard mattress fee.
- •Call (800) 606-6606 for hazardous waste rather than bringing chemicals to either facility.
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