Livermore, California

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Alameda County HHW Facility Livermore

5584 La Ribera St

The Livermore facility on La Ribera Street is the Tri-Valley drop-off site in the Alameda County network, open to county residents. Appointment requirements and hours are listed at StopWaste.org/HHW.

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Services: Household hazardous waste drop-off · E-waste drop-off

What is the verified public contact for this location?

Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste programme publishes 800-606-6606 as a shared programme or department office contact. This contact serves multiple locations. The published general inbox is hhw@acgov.org. Source: https://www.stopwaste.org/recycling-disposal/hazardous-waste/business-hazardous-waste

What household drop-off schedule does the Alameda County programme publish?

The published Livermore household drop-off schedule is Thursday–Friday, 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Major-holiday closures apply; check the programme calendar before travelling. Source: https://www.stopwaste.org/recycling-disposal/hazardous-waste/household-hazardous-waste/drop-off-facilities

Dos Palos Recycling Co.

1565 Olivina Ave, Livermore, CA 94551, USA

4.8/5(60 reviews)

The City of Pleasanton lists Dos Palos Recycling Co. as a Livermore buy-back center at 1565 Olivina Ave, phone 209-518-4771. The city identifies it as a place to bring eligible recyclables for cash; call the center to confirm current hours and exact materials.

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Listed hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Accepts: Eligible recyclable materials for buy-back; call to confirm exact list

Services: Recycling buy-back · Cash payment for eligible recyclables

Where is Dos Palos Recycling Co.?

1565 Olivina Ave, Livermore, CA 94551.

What can I sell there?

The city lists it as a recyclables buy-back center; call 209-518-4771 for the current material list and prices.

Refund Recycle Center

2680 Old First St Livermore CA 94550 USA

4.8/5(208 reviews)

Refund Recycle Center redeems California Refund Value beverage containers at 2680 Old First Street in Livermore. It is open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m.-2 p.m.; closed Sunday. Call (925) 606-1435 before visiting for current redemption details.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM · Sat 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Sun Closed

Accepts: Eligible California CRV beverage containers

Services: CRV beverage-container redemption

What can I bring?

The state lists this site for California CRV beverage-container redemption; check CalRecycle's rules for eligible containers.

What identifier does the EPA national facility registry list for this location?

EPA's national Facility Registry Service CSV lists registry ID 110070093660 for REFUND RECYCLE CENTER LLC at 2680 OLD FIRST STREET, LIVERMORE, CA. National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The source leaves its record-update date blank. A registry entry is not a recycling license, certification or confirmation of public drop-off access.

Triple S Metals

567 Exchange Court

Stainless steel is the specialty at Triple S Metals, a scrap processing yard on Exchange Court in Livermore. The yard also buys aluminum, copper, brass, high-temperature alloys, demolition scrap, metal stampings, plumbing fixtures, machinery, and copper wire, and sells processed metal to domestic and foreign mills and exporters. Staff identify alloys on the spot with a portable metal analyzer, and customers request a quote by sending the type and quantity of scrap. Triple S delivers drop boxes in 4x4, 4x6, 20-yard, and 40-yard sizes, plus custom-built boxes, with a 48-hour service target for pickups and exchanges. Flatbeds and end dump trailers handle larger loads, and truck drivers check in through the yard's online truck check-in page.

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Listed hours: Mon to Fri 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Accepts: Stainless steel, Aluminum, Copper, Brass, High-temperature alloys, Demolition scrap, Metal stampings, Plumbing fixtures, Machinery, Copper wire

Services: Portable metal analyzer for alloy identification · Drop box service, 4x4 to 40 yard · Custom-built drop boxes · Flatbed and end dump trailer hauling · Free quote requests · Truck check-in

What does Triple S Metals buy?

Triple S specializes in stainless steel and also buys aluminum, copper, brass, high-temperature alloys, demolition scrap, metal stampings, plumbing fixtures, machinery, and copper wire.

What drop box sizes does Triple S Metals have?

Boxes come in 4x4, 4x6, 20-yard, and 40-yard sizes, with custom-made options. The yard aims to service them within 48 hours.

Materials Accepted in Livermore

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Livermore include alameda county, hhw, e-waste, Recycling buy-back, Livermore. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

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Recycling in Livermore, California

Livermore Sanitation collects garbage, recycling, and organics curbside in three carts: blue for recyclables, green for organics including pizza boxes, and grey for garbage. Household hazardous waste does not go in any of them. Alameda County runs a free drop-off at 5584 La Ribera Street that opens Thursday through Saturday, and the hauler adds curbside pickup of motor oil, household batteries, and cell phones.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Livermore household hazardous waste drop-off and when is it open?

The Alameda County facility is at 5584 La Ribera Street. It is open Thursday and Friday from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and it is closed Sunday through Wednesday. Drop-off is free for Alameda County residents with ID showing a county address, and no appointment is needed. Each visit is limited to 125 pounds or 15 gallons. Accepted household hazardous waste includes paint, pesticides, motor oil, car batteries, fluorescent tubes, and sharps in a rigid container.

Does Livermore take glass in the blue recycling cart?

Yes, but only glass bottles and jars with the lids removed. Ceramics, Pyrex, mirrors, window glass, tempered glass, and drinking glasses go in the grey garbage cart. Incandescent light bulbs go in the grey cart too, while fluorescent, CFL, and LED bulbs go to the county hazardous waste facility.

Can I put pizza boxes in the Livermore recycling cart?

No. The blue cart takes no food, food-soiled paper, or pizza boxes. Livermore Sanitation lists pizza boxes under the green organics cart, along with paper plates, paper towels, napkins, and coffee filters.

How do I get rid of a couch or old refrigerator in Livermore?

Call Livermore Sanitation at 925-449-7300 to book a free on-call cleanup. Single-family homes get 3 free cleanups in any 12-month period, and each one covers one appliance or one e-waste item, one furniture piece under 150 pounds, and up to 3 cubic yards of contained items. Extra appliance pickups cost $135.42, extra e-waste pickups cost $27.08, and other bulky items cost $67.72. The county hazardous waste facility does not take refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers, or water heaters.

What do I do with used motor oil and household batteries in Livermore?

Leave them for your regular recycling driver. Motor oil goes in a sealed 1-gallon screw-top jug placed next to the blue cart, and the driver takes 2 jugs per household each week. Household batteries go in a clear zipper bag on top of the blue cart with tape over the positive terminal. Cell phones go in their own clear bag in the same spot, never bagged together with batteries.

Does Livermore pick up old clothes and towels?

Yes, four times a year. During the first week of January, April, July, and October, Livermore Sanitation collects clean sheets, towels, and clothing set in a tightly tied clear bag next to the blue cart. The items go to a local charity, and no receipts are given.

Recycling tips for Livermore

•Set carts at the curb with wheels against the curb by 6:00 AM on collection day, with 3 feet of space between them.
•Put the tape on the positive end of every battery before bagging it for curbside pickup on top of the blue cart.
•On-call cleanup items must be on the street against the curb by 6:00 AM, at least 3 feet from your carts and never on the sidewalk or driveway.
•The Alameda County hazardous waste site on La Ribera Street is closed Sunday through Wednesday, so plan paint and chemical drop-offs for Thursday, Friday, or Saturday.
•Single plastic bags go in the grey cart, and only a bag stuffed with other bags and tied off belongs in the blue cart.

Recycling centers near Livermore

The closest recycling centers in neighboring areas:

Rock and Roll Auto Recycling

Pleasanton, CA · 7 mi

Alameda County HHW Facility Fremont

Fremont, CA · 14 mi

Fremont Recycling and Transfer Station

Fremont, CA · 14 mi

Alameda County HHW Facility Hayward

Hayward, CA · 15 mi

Jado Recycling

Fremont, CA · 15 mi

Tracy Material Recovery Facility & Solid Waste Transfer

Tracy, CA · 15 mi

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