Find out how to recycle, compost, donate, or dispose of items in Alameda County. Whether you're confused about what goes in your curbside bins, getting rid of old paint, or figuring out what to do with a broken TV, we'll help you put things in the right place.

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What Goes Where?

Find out what goes in each of your curbside bins and what to do with other tricky items.

Dispose of Hazardous Waste

Drop off paint, batteries, chemicals, electronics, and more at four free facilities.

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Use the RE:Source Guide to find recycling, reuse, repair, and disposal options.
An array of Household Hazardous Waste products like paints, pesticides, and batteries

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Drop Off Hazardous Waste for Free

Paint, batteries, electronics, motor oil, and more. Alameda County residents can drop off household hazardous waste at any of four facilities — no appointment needed. Just drive up, pop your trunk, and our staff handles the rest.
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Recycling & Disposal by the Numbers

4

Free HHW facilities across the county.

80+

Pharmacy kiosks for medication disposal.

12+

One-day hazardous waste events per year.

Guides & Tools

Not everything fits neatly into a bin. Our Material Fact Sheets cover items that need special handling — from batteries and paint to textiles and electronics. Planning a move, holiday, or spring cleaning? Check our Special Occasions guides.

Need signs for your bins or help setting up a recycling program? Our free Tools & Signage resources include a custom sign designer, visual sorting guides, and a materials flow map showing where your recycling actually goes.

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Search the RE:Source Guide to find the right way to recycle, compost, donate, or dispose of any item.
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