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CURBSIDE SERVICE
What Goes in your Curbside Bins?
Putting the right things in your compost, recycling, and garbage bins help ensure that valuable materials are kept out of the landfill and keep service workers safe. Search our Curbside guide for more.
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HAZARDOUS WASTE
Quick, Easy Drop Off for Paint, Batteries, Electronics & More
Paint, electronics, chemicals, and motor oil don't belong in your curbside bins. Alameda County residents can drop off these items at any of four facilities for free — no appointment needed. Just drive up, pop your trunk, and our staff handles the rest.
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REUSE, REPAIR, AND TRICKY ITEMS
Check RE:Source Guide
The RE:Source Guide is a searchable database with thousands of recycling, reuse, repair, and disposal options across Alameda County. Search by item to find exactly where to take it.
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By the Numbers
Alameda County offers a wide range of free services to help residents dispose of materials safely and responsibly.
4 Free Facilities
Hazardous waste drop-off across the county — no appointment needed.
80+ Pharmacy Kiosks
Self-service medication disposal locations across the county.
12+ Events/Year
Free one-day collection events rotating through the county.
Guides for Specific Items
Not everything fits neatly into a bin. Our Material Fact Sheets cover items that need special handling — from batteries and paint to textiles, compostable plastic, and electronics. Planning a move, holiday, or spring cleaning?
Our Special Occasions guides help you sort, donate, and dispose of items the right way during life's busiest moments.
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FREE RESOURCES
Get Free Signs & Sorting Tools
Need signs for your bins? StopWaste offers free tools to help property managers, businesses, schools, and residents get recycling and composting right. Design custom signage in multiple languages, create visual sorting guides for your setting, or explore where materials go after collection.
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When in Doubt
Putting the wrong items in your bin send entire loads to landfill and create safety hazards for workers. If you're not sure where something goes, search the RE:Source Guide.