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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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