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Recycling centers in Oakland, California

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Recycling centers in Oakland

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1468 44th Ave Oakland CA 94601 USA

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Recycling in Oakland, California

Oakland splits residential service between two companies: Waste Management of Alameda County handles trash, compost, and bulky pickups, while California Waste Solutions handles recycling, household batteries, and used motor oil. Every household sorts into three streams, and California's SB 1383 makes the compost cart a requirement rather than an option. Batteries and used motor oil are among the few hazardous products that can go curbside here instead of needing a drop-off trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who collects what in Oakland?

Waste Management of Alameda County is the exclusive provider of compost and trash collection for Oakland. California Waste Solutions is the exclusive provider of recycling, plus household battery and used motor oil collection, for single-family and multifamily residences. Report problems with either provider to Recycling@oaklandca.gov or call (510) 238-7283.

Can I put batteries or motor oil at the curb in Oakland?

Yes. Household batteries and used motor oil can be recycled curbside through California Waste Solutions, which is unusual because most hazardous products cannot. The city also provides free used motor oil recycling kits and drop-off sites for oil and filters.

Is composting required in Oakland?

Yes. California's SB 1383, effective January 1, 2022, was enacted to keep compostable materials out of landfills, and Alameda County's Organics Reduction and Recycling Ordinance implements it for residents and businesses. Only food scraps, food-soiled paper, and yard debris belong in the compost cart. See our food waste and yard waste guides.

What hazardous items cannot go in an Oakland curbside cart?

Fluorescent bulbs, leftover paint, pesticides and fertilizer products, and electronics should never go in the recycle, compost, or garbage containers. Oakland residents can take them to the city's dedicated household hazardous waste facility, which is free for all residents.

How do I get rid of something too big for the cart?

All Oakland households can schedule bulky junk service directly, and apartment and condo residents do not need property manager approval. Call 1-888-WM-BULKY or make an appointment online for a drop-off or a curbside pickup. E-waste recycling is handled through that bulky service, and reuse or recycling is worth considering first.

Recycling tips for Oakland

•Sort into three streams, because one bin does not fit all in Oakland.

•Set out household batteries and used motor oil for curbside pickup instead of making a special trip.

•Keep only food scraps, food-soiled paper, and plant debris in the compost cart.

•Schedule bulky junk service yourself; apartment and condo residents do not need manager approval.

•Take fluorescent bulbs, paint, and pesticides to the free household hazardous waste facility.

Recycling centers in Oakland, California

Recycling centers in Oakland

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East Bay Recycling

Independent Recycling & Hauling Services

National Recycling Corporation

Standard Iron & Metal Co

Sunset Recycling

Materials Accepted in Oakland