Where to Recycle
School Recycling Guide
September 2, 2010 More info at: 1-888-442-2666
www.RecycleWorks.org

Appliances
Achieve Kids; Palo Alto
3860 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
http://www.achievekids.org
Phone: (650) 494-1200
Fax:
email:
Notes: They are a non-profit organization that helps youth with complex disabilities find their full potential through an array of integrated mental health and special education services.
Information updated on: -0/8-/2010

Types of items accepted
Appliances - Refrigerators/Freezers
Appliances - Small

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Reuse
No Charge

Allied Waste San Carlos Transfer Station; San Carlos
225 Shoreway Rd
San Carlos, CA 94070
http://www.alliedwastesmc.com
Phone: (650) 592-2411
Fax:
email: info@alliedwastesmc.com
Notes: Facility also called "South Bayside Transfer Station."
Information updated on: -0/8-/2009

Types of items accepted
Appliances - Large
Appliances - Refrigerators/Freezers
Appliances - Water Heater

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Disposal
Recycle
Fee Charged

Blue Line Transfer, Inc.; South San Francisco
500 East Jamie Court
South San Francisco, CA 94080
http://www.ssfscavenger.com
Phone: (650) 589-5511
Fax:
email: info@ssfscavenger.com
Notes: Public disposal and recycling facility.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Appliances - All Kinds
Appliances - Refrigerators/Freezers
Appliances - Small

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
Fee Charged

City of Palo Alto Recycling Drop Off Center; Palo Alto
2380 Embarcadero Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/zerowaste
Phone: (650) 496-5910
Fax:
email: zerowaste@cityofpaloalto.org
Notes: Hazardous waste drop off available to Palo Alto residents only.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Appliances - Large
Appliances - Refrigerators/Freezers
Appliances - Water Heater

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
Fee Charged

Ecumenical Hunger Program; East Palo Alto
Call for drop off information.
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
http://www.ehpcares.org
Phone: (650) 323-7781
Fax:
email: donald@ehpcares.org
Notes: Picks up donations from approximately Sunnyvale to Hillsborough. For large estates only: will pick up through all of San Mateo County (and into San Francisco).
Information updated on: -0/8-/2010

Types of items accepted
Appliances - Large
Appliances - Refrigerators/Freezers
Appliances - Small

Services End Use Types of Payment
Pick-up
Reuse
No Charge

Guadalupe Landfill; San Jose
15999 Guadalupe Mines Road
San Jose, CA 95120

Phone: (408) 268-1670
Fax:
email:
Notes: Customers must request recycling for construction materials.
Information updated on: -0/8-/2010

Types of items accepted
Appliances - Refrigerators/Freezers

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
Fee Charged

JACO Environmental; Hayward

Hayward, CA 94544
http://www.jacoinc.net
Phone: See type of item below for number.
Fax:
email: info@jacoinc.net
Notes: Appliances accepted whether working or not. Items must be placed outside for pick-up. No weekend pick-ups. No commercial appliances. Program aaccepts working refrigerators and freezers and provides payment for them. All other items have a pickup fee; call for quote. Appliances accepted include refrigerators, dishwashers, trash compactors, washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers, freezers, microwaves, hot water tanks, window air-conditioning units, and TVs.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Appliances - All Kinds
Appliances - Large
Appliances - Refrigerators/Freezers
Appliances - Small

Services End Use Types of Payment
Pick-up
Recycle
Fee Charged
Payment to you

Latino Commission/Entre Familia; South San Francisco
301 Grand Ave.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
http://www.thelatinocommission.org
Phone: (650) 244-1444
Fax:
email: info@thelatinocommission.org
Notes: Nonprofit administering five residential homes primarily for Latino men and women with alcohol and drug problems.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Appliances - Large
Appliances - Refrigerators/Freezers

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Reuse

O'Neil Recycling; San Jose
925 Commercial Street
San Jose, CA 95112
http://www.oneilrecycling.com
Phone: (408) 441-0723
Fax:
email: oneilcrecycling@sbcglobal.net
Notes: Only company in the Bay Area that recycles heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment. The company is EPA certified. Company can meet cranes at specified job sites.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Appliances - Refrigerators/Freezers

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Recycle
Fee Charged

Project 90; San Mateo
720 South B Street
San Mateo, CA 94401
http://www.projectninety.org
Phone: (650) 579-7881
Fax:
email: swhite@projectninety.org
Notes: Non-profit organization. Donations are tax deductable. Project 90 is a premier human services organization, meeting the needs of individuals, families, and the community, through alcohol and drug recovery services.
Information updated on: -0/8-/2010

Types of items accepted
Appliances - Large
Appliances - Refrigerators/Freezers
Appliances - Small

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Reuse

Recology San Bruno; San Bruno
101 Tanforan Avenue
San Bruno, CA 94066
http://www.recologysanbruno.com
Phone: (650) 583-8536
Fax:
email: rsbinfo@recology.com
Notes: 100% employee-owned company
Information updated on: -0/8-/2010

Types of items accepted
Appliances - All Kinds
Appliances - Refrigerators/Freezers
Appliances - Small
Appliances - Water Heater

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Recycle
Fee Charged
No Charge

Sims Metal; Redwood City
699 Seaport Blvd., near Frontage Road
Redwood City, CA 94063
http://www.sims-group.com/global/home/default-std.asp
Phone: (650) 369-4161
Fax:
email:
Notes: Does not accept bimetal (tin) food cans in Redwood City, but San Jose and Hayward locations take them.
Information updated on: -1/1-/2009

Types of items accepted
Appliances - All Kinds
Appliances - Large
Appliances - Refrigerators/Freezers
Appliances - Water Heater

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
No Charge
Payment to you

South San Francisco Scavenger; South San Francisco
500 East Jamie Court
South San Francisco, CA 94080
http://www.ssfscavenger.com
Phone: (650) 589-4020
Fax:
email: info@ssfscavenger.com
Notes: Curbside collection for SSF, Brisbane, Millbrae, SF Intl Airport.
Information updated on: -1/0-/2009

Types of items accepted
Appliances - All Kinds
Appliances - Large
Appliances - Refrigerators/Freezers
Appliances - Water Heater

Services End Use Types of Payment
Pick-up
Recycle
Fee Charged

St. Vincent De Paul Society; San Mateo
40 N. B Street
San Mateo, CA 94401
http://www.svdp-sanmateoco.org
Phone: (650) 871-6844 - Dispatch
Fax:
email:
Notes: Also have locations in Daly City, Redwood City, and South San Francisco. Store Offices: Daly City: 992-9271; South San Francisco: 589-8445; San Mateo: 347-5101; Redwood City: 366-6367. For any pick up of materials, call 871-6844. Non-Profit organization. Donations are tax deductible.
Information updated on: -1/1-/2009

Types of items accepted
Appliances - Refrigerators/Freezers
Appliances - Small

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Reuse
No Charge

Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles; Oakland
3742 Grand Ave.
Oakland, CA 94610
http://www.apedf.org
Phone: (510) 763-3342
Fax:
email: uhurufurniture_oak@apedf.org
Notes: Makes regular pickups throughout the bay area. Open Tue-Sun 11AM-6PM
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Appliances - All Kinds
Appliances - Large
Appliances - Refrigerators/Freezers
Appliances - Small

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Reuse
No Charge

Zanker Road Landfill; San Jose
675 Los Esteros Road
San Jose, CA 95134
http://www.z-best.com/Zankerrd/index.html
Phone: (408) 263-2384
Fax:
email:
Notes: Open weekdays 6 am-5:45 pm Weekends 8 am-3:45 pm
Information updated on: -1/1-/2009

Types of items accepted
Appliances - Large
Appliances - Refrigerators/Freezers
Appliances - Water Heater

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
Fee Charged
Cars, Parts, Fluids, Etc.
A-1 Recycling; Union City
PO Box 1785
Union City, CA 94587

Phone: (510) 582-5900
Fax:
email:

Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Cars, Parts, Fluids, Etc. - Parts

Services End Use Types of Payment
Pick-up
Recycle
Fee Charged
No Charge

Allied Waste San Carlos Transfer Station; San Carlos
225 Shoreway Rd
San Carlos, CA 94070
http://www.alliedwastesmc.com
Phone: (650) 592-2411
Fax:
email: info@alliedwastesmc.com
Notes: Facility also called "South Bayside Transfer Station."
Information updated on: -0/8-/2009

Types of items accepted
Cars, Parts, Fluids, Etc. - Antifreeze
Cars, Parts, Fluids, Etc. - Oil
Cars, Parts, Fluids, Etc. - Oil Filters
Cars, Parts, Fluids, Etc. - Tires

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
Fee Charged
No Charge

Blue Line Transfer, Inc.; South San Francisco
500 East Jamie Court
South San Francisco, CA 94080
http://www.ssfscavenger.com
Phone: (650) 589-5511
Fax:
email: info@ssfscavenger.com
Notes: Public disposal and recycling facility.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Cars, Parts, Fluids, Etc. - Antifreeze
Cars, Parts, Fluids, Etc. - Battery
Cars, Parts, Fluids, Etc. - Oil
Cars, Parts, Fluids, Etc. - Oil Filters
Cars, Parts, Fluids, Etc. - Tires

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
Fee Charged
No Charge

City of Palo Alto Recycling Drop Off Center; Palo Alto
2380 Embarcadero Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/zerowaste
Phone: (650) 496-5910
Fax:
email: zerowaste@cityofpaloalto.org
Notes: Hazardous waste drop off available to Palo Alto residents only.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Cars, Parts, Fluids, Etc. - Battery
Cars, Parts, Fluids, Etc. - Oil
Cars, Parts, Fluids, Etc. - Oil Filters
Cars, Parts, Fluids, Etc. - Tires

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
Fee Charged
No Charge

Danny Recycling Center; Santa Clara
1745 Walsh Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95050
http://www.dannyrecycling.com
Phone: (408) 492-9033
Fax:
email: info@dannyrecycling.com

Information updated on: -0/6-/2010

Types of items accepted
Cars, Parts, Fluids, Etc. - Parts

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
Payment to you

Guadalupe Landfill; San Jose
15999 Guadalupe Mines Road
San Jose, CA 95120

Phone: (408) 268-1670
Fax:
email:
Notes: Customers must request recycling for construction materials.
Information updated on: -0/8-/2010

Types of items accepted
Cars, Parts, Fluids, Etc. - Tires

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
Fee Charged

Interstate Batteries; Burlingame
1680 Gilbreth Road,
Burlingame, CA 94010
http://www.interstatebatteries.com/cs_estore/
Phone: (650) 692-5949
Fax:
email: recycle@ibsa.com.
Notes: Recycles batteries for commercial entities.
Information updated on: -0/6-/2010

Types of items accepted
Cars, Parts, Fluids, Etc. - Battery

Services End Use Types of Payment
Recycle
Fee Charged

Lakin Tire West; Santa Fe Springs
15305 Spring Ave.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
http://www.lakintire.com
Phone: (800) 488-2752 (562) 802-2752
Fax:
email:

Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Cars, Parts, Fluids, Etc. - Tires

Services End Use Types of Payment
Recycle

Newby Island Resource Recovery Park; Milpitas
1601 Dixon Landing Road
Milpitas, CA 95035
http://www.alliedwastescco.com
Phone: (408) 945-2800
Fax:
email: KMunoz@republicservices.com
Notes: Approved mixed construction and demolition recycling facility.
Information updated on: -1/0-/2009

Types of items accepted
Cars, Parts, Fluids, Etc. - Tires

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
Fee Charged

Ox Mountain Sanitary Landfill; Half Moon Bay
12310 San Mateo Rd.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Phone: (650) 726-1819
Fax:
email:

Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Cars, Parts, Fluids, Etc. - Antifreeze
Cars, Parts, Fluids, Etc. - Battery
Cars, Parts, Fluids, Etc. - Oil
Cars, Parts, Fluids, Etc. - Oil Filters
Cars, Parts, Fluids, Etc. - Tires

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
Fee Charged
No Charge

Sims Metal; Redwood City
699 Seaport Blvd., near Frontage Road
Redwood City, CA 94063
http://www.sims-group.com/global/home/default-std.asp
Phone: (650) 369-4161
Fax:
email:
Notes: Does not accept bimetal (tin) food cans in Redwood City, but San Jose and Hayward locations take them.
Information updated on: -1/1-/2009

Types of items accepted
Cars, Parts, Fluids, Etc. - Cars
Cars, Parts, Fluids, Etc. - Parts

Services End Use Types of Payment
Recycle
Payment to you

Very Small Quantity Generator Program(VSQG); San Mateo

San Mateo, CA 94402
http://www.smhealth.org/vsqg
Phone: 1-800-207-8222
Fax:
email: cesqgsanmateo@pscnow.com
Notes: Small Business that generate less than 100 kilograms (27 gallons or 220 pounds) of waste per month may be eligible to participate in the Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG) Program. The VSQG Program is designed to provide an inexpensive hazardous waste disposal option to eligible businesses, non-profits, and other government agencies. The Program operates by appointment only. Waste in a container that is larger than 5-gallons in size, maximum, is not accepted. The following wastes are not accepted by the program: Radioactive Wastes, Electronic Wastes and Appliances, Compressed gas Cylinders (except propane), Explosives and Ammunition, Medical/Biological Wastes (except pharmaceuticals and medicines), Tires, Asbestos
Information updated on: -0/8-/2010

Types of items accepted
Cars, Parts, Fluids, Etc. - Antifreeze
Cars, Parts, Fluids, Etc. - Oil
Cars, Parts, Fluids, Etc. - Oil Filters

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
Fee Charged

Zanker Road Landfill; San Jose
675 Los Esteros Road
San Jose, CA 95134
http://www.z-best.com/Zankerrd/index.html
Phone: (408) 263-2384
Fax:
email:
Notes: Open weekdays 6 am-5:45 pm Weekends 8 am-3:45 pm
Information updated on: -1/1-/2009

Types of items accepted
Cars, Parts, Fluids, Etc. - Tires

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
Fee Charged
Construction Materials
Building Resources; San Francisco
701 Amador Street
San Francisco, CA 94124
http://www.buildingresources.org
Phone: (415) 285-7814
Fax:
email: reuserprime@yahoo.com
Notes: Salvage yard & store; offers building & landscaping materials.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Construction Materials - Brick
Construction Materials - Doors
Construction Materials - Electrical Fixture
Construction Materials - Roofing
Construction Materials - Windows
Construction Materials - Wood (see wood)

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Reuse
No Charge

GreenWaste Recovery; San Jose
1500 Berger Dr.
San Jose, CA 95112
http://www.greenwaste.com
Phone: (650) 568-9900 (408) 283-4800
Fax:
email: customerservice@greenwaste.com
Notes: GreenWaste Recovery maintains a sorting facility that supports their debris box service and others by pre-arrangement. Also provides curbside recycling to Woodside and Portola Valley.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Construction Materials - Asphalt
Construction Materials - Bathroom Fixtures
Construction Materials - Brick
Construction Materials - Ceiling Tiles
Construction Materials - Ceramic
Construction Materials - Concrete
Construction Materials - Dirt, Sand
Construction Materials - Drywall
Construction Materials - Mixed C&D Facility
Construction Materials - Paint
Construction Materials - Pallets
Construction Materials - Rock
Construction Materials - Roofing

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Recycle
Fee Charged

Habitat For Humanity East Bay ReStore; Oakland
9235 San Leandro St.
Oakland, CA 94603
http://www.habitateb.org/restore/
Phone: Donations: (510) 777-9706 . ReStore: (510) 777-144
Fax:
email: ReStore@HabitatEB.org
Notes: Accepts and sells excess building materials. A $35 pick up charge may apply.
Information updated on: -0/8-/2010

Types of items accepted
Construction Materials - Bathroom Fixtures
Construction Materials - Flooring
Construction Materials - Paint
Construction Materials - Windows

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Reuse

Randazzo Enterprises; Castroville
13550 Blackie Road
Castroville, CA 95012
http://www.randazzoenterprises.com
Phone: (800) 633-9039
Fax:
email: randazzoenterprises@randazzoenterprises.com
Notes: Salvaged Materials
Information updated on: -1/0-/2009

Types of items accepted
Construction Materials - Bathroom Fixtures
Construction Materials - Concrete
Construction Materials - Deconstruction/Soft Demoltion
Construction Materials - Doors
Construction Materials - Electrical Fixture
Construction Materials - Windows
Construction Materials - Wood (see wood)

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
Reuse
Fee Charged
No Charge

Rebuilding Together Peninsula; Menlo Park
BOX 4031
Menlo Park, CA 94026
http://www.rebuildingtogetherpeninsula.org
Phone: 650-366-6597
Fax:
email: info@rebuildingtogetherpeninsula.org
Notes: San Jose location; (408)578-9519
Information updated on: -0/8-/2010

Types of items accepted
Construction Materials - Bathroom Fixtures
Construction Materials - Doors
Construction Materials - Electrical Fixture
Construction Materials - Flooring
Construction Materials - Other
Construction Materials - Windows

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Reuse
No Charge

Recycled Glassworks; San Francisco
238 Bonview St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
http://www.recycledglassworks.com/
Phone: (415) 641-5610
Fax:
email: info@recycledglassworks.com
Notes: Accepts used plate glass (windows, tabletops) for making glass dishes.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Construction Materials - Windows

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
Reuse
No Charge

Whole House Building Supply; East Palo Alto
1955 Pulgas Avenue
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
http://www.driftwoodsalvage.com
Phone: 650 328-8731 (warehouse)
Fax:
email: gardner@batnet.com
Notes: Retail Warehouse and Pre-Demolition Sales at homes/buildings to be remodeled or demolished. Offers complete building deconstruction, donation and re-use services with significant tax benefits. For info on Material Donations or Deconstruction call EPACT, partnered 501(c)3 non profit, at (650) 562-3417. Availability of Materials: Warehouse (650) 328-8731. Message Center: (650)856-0634.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Construction Materials - Bathroom Fixtures
Construction Materials - Brick
Construction Materials - Ceramic
Construction Materials - Deconstruction/Soft Demoltion
Construction Materials - Doors
Construction Materials - Electrical Fixture
Construction Materials - Roofing
Construction Materials - Windows

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Reuse
No Charge
Electronics
A-1 Recycling; Union City
PO Box 1785
Union City, CA 94587

Phone: (510) 582-5900
Fax:
email:

Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Cable/Wiring
Electronics - Computer Equipment
Electronics - Computers
Electronics - Copiers
Electronics - Fax machines
Electronics - Phones/Pagers
Electronics - Stereo Equipment
Electronics - TV

Services End Use Types of Payment
Pick-up
Recycle
Fee Charged
No Charge

ACCRC - Alameda County Computer Resource Center; Berkeley
620 Page Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
http://www.accrc.org
Phone: (510) 528-4052
Fax:
email: info@accrc.org
Notes: 501(c)3 non profit. Tax write-off for donations. Accepts all electronics including small appliances (clean, please) whether working or not.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Cable/Wiring
Electronics - Calculators
Electronics - Circuit Board
Electronics - Computer Equipment
Electronics - Computers
Electronics - Copiers
Electronics - Fax machines
Electronics - Other
Electronics - Phones/Pagers
Electronics - Stereo Equipment
Electronics - TV

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Recycle
Reuse
Fee Charged
No Charge

Achieve Kids; Palo Alto
3860 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
http://www.achievekids.org
Phone: (650) 494-1200
Fax:
email:
Notes: They are a non-profit organization that helps youth with complex disabilities find their full potential through an array of integrated mental health and special education services.
Information updated on: -0/8-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Computer Equipment
Electronics - Computer Software
Electronics - Other

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Reuse
No Charge

Achieve Kids -SJ; San Jose
1212 McGinness Avenue
San Jose, CA 95127
http://www.achievekids.org
Phone: (408) 928-5777
Fax:
email:
Notes: They are a non-profit organization that helps youth with complex disabilities find their full potential through an array of integrated mental health and special education services.
Information updated on: -0/6-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Computer Equipment
Electronics - Computer Software
Electronics - Computers
Electronics - Other

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Reuse
No Charge

ACR Recycling; Santa Clara
3315 Woodward Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95054
http://www.acrrecycling.com
Phone: 408-727-0120
Fax:
email: info@allcomputer.com
Notes: Recycles all electronics. Offers certified destruction on hard drives, computer board, chips, CD's & software. In business since 1992.
Information updated on: -0/6-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Cable/Wiring
Electronics - Calculators
Electronics - Circuit Board
Electronics - Computer Equipment
Electronics - Computer Software
Electronics - Computers
Electronics - Copiers
Electronics - Fax machines
Electronics - Floppy Disks
Electronics - Magnetic Tape
Electronics - Other
Electronics - Phones/Pagers
Electronics - Stereo Equipment
Electronics - TV

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Recycle
Reuse
No Charge

AER Worldwide; Fremont
42744 Boscell Rd.
Fremont, CA 94538
http://www.aerworldwide.com
Phone: 510.933.0514
Fax:
email: ewaste@aerworldwide.com
Notes: Fee Based Program, call for fees. They will pick up large quantities of material for a fee. Call to see if you qualify.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Cable/Wiring
Electronics - Calculators
Electronics - Circuit Board
Electronics - Computer Equipment
Electronics - Computer Software
Electronics - Computers
Electronics - Copiers
Electronics - Fax machines
Electronics - Floppy Disks
Electronics - Magnetic Tape
Electronics - Other
Electronics - Phones/Pagers
Electronics - Stereo Equipment
Electronics - TV

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Recycle
Fee Charged
No Charge

AERC Recycling Solutions; Hayward
30677 Huntwood Ave.
Hayward, CA 94544
http://www.aercrecycling.com
Phone: (510) 429-1129
Fax:
email: JHernandez@aerc.com
Notes: Handles flourescent and incandescent (regular) light bulbs, household and car batteries, computer waste- all Universal Waste. Serves entire Bay Area.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Cable/Wiring
Electronics - Circuit Board
Electronics - Computer Equipment
Electronics - Computers
Electronics - Copiers
Electronics - Fax machines
Electronics - Other
Electronics - TV

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Recycle
Reuse
Fee Charged
No Charge

Allied Waste Daly City; Daly City
1680 Edgeworth Ave
Daly City, CA 94015
http://www.alliedwastedalycity.com
Phone: (650) 756-1130
Fax:
email: info@alliedwastedalycity.com

Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Computer Equipment
Electronics - Computers
Electronics - TV

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
Fee Charged

Allied Waste San Carlos Transfer Station; San Carlos
225 Shoreway Rd
San Carlos, CA 94070
http://www.alliedwastesmc.com
Phone: (650) 592-2411
Fax:
email: info@alliedwastesmc.com
Notes: Facility also called "South Bayside Transfer Station."
Information updated on: -0/8-/2009

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Cable/Wiring

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
No Charge

AndoverCG Computer Liquidators; San Francisco
2565 Third St., #334
San Francisco, CA 94107
http://www.andovercg.com
Phone: 415-537-6950 sales x241 shipping x238
Fax:
email:
Notes: AndoverCG computer liquidators delivers computer liquidation and computer asset recovery solutions to businesses, leasing companies and hospitals seeking to sell their surplus network, routers, switches, laptops, servers and other assets. Serves entire Bay Area.
Information updated on: -0/6-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Computer Equipment
Electronics - Computers
Electronics - Phones/Pagers

Services End Use Types of Payment
Pick-up
Recycle
Repair
Reuse

Atherton Town Hall; Atherton
91 Ashfield Rd.
Atherton, CA 94027

Phone: (650) 752-0500; (650) 325-4457
Fax:
email:

Information updated on: -0/6-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Phones/Pagers

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
No Charge
Additional Locations:
East Palo Alto Community Services Office 550 Bell St East Palo Alto CA 94303
Foster City - City Hall 610 Foster City Blvd. Foster City CA 94404
Hillsborough Town Hall 1600 Floribunda Ave. Hillsborough CA 94010
Redwood City Police Dept. 1301 Maple St Redwood City CA 94063
San Carlos Library 610 Elm St. San Carlos CA 94070

Auction BDI; San Jose
27-B Bonaventura Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
www.AuctionBDI.com
Phone: (800) 564-3200 -(408) 955-7900
Fax:
email: jeff@auctionbdi.com
Notes: No residential pickups. Offers free pickup for commercial, schools, government and non-profit organizations with 10 or more items.
Information updated on: -0/6-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Cable/Wiring
Electronics - Calculators
Electronics - Circuit Board
Electronics - Computer Equipment
Electronics - Computer Software
Electronics - Computers
Electronics - Copiers
Electronics - Fax machines
Electronics - Floppy Disks
Electronics - Phones/Pagers

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Disposal
Recycle
Repair
Reuse
No Charge

Blue Line Transfer, Inc.; South San Francisco
500 East Jamie Court
South San Francisco, CA 94080
http://www.ssfscavenger.com
Phone: (650) 589-5511
Fax:
email: info@ssfscavenger.com
Notes: Public disposal and recycling facility.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Calculators
Electronics - Computer Equipment
Electronics - Copiers
Electronics - Fax machines
Electronics - Other
Electronics - Phones/Pagers
Electronics - Stereo Equipment
Electronics - TV

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
Reuse
Fee Charged

Burlingame City Hall; Burlingame
501 Primrose
Burlingame, CA 94010

Phone: (650) 558-7200
Fax:
email:

Information updated on: -0/6-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Phones/Pagers

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
Reuse
No Charge

Citywide Fibers; San Francisco
1151 Quesada Ave
San Francisco, CA 94124

Phone: (415) 822-3688
Fax:
email:
Notes: Appointment needed for drop-offs. Can haul compactors or open top bins. Deals with huge amounts of material only.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Computers
Electronics - Copiers
Electronics - Other

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Recycle
Fee Charged
No Charge

Computer Recycling Center; Sunnyvale
370 West Carribean Dr.
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
http://www.crc.org
Phone: (888) 8usedPC (887-3372)
Fax:
email: techinfo@crc.org
Notes: Electronics fixed for reuse when possible. To bring in 10 or more items, please call for an appointment. For business pick-up info, please visit website. The Center holds 104 residential and business collection events per month in San Francisco.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Computer Equipment
Electronics - Computers
Electronics - Copiers
Electronics - Fax machines
Electronics - Phones/Pagers

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Recycle
Reuse
Fee Charged
No Charge

Computers for Everyone; Menlo Park
3723 Haven Avenue
Menlo Park, CA 94025
http://www.computersforeveryone.biz
Phone: (650) 847.5708
Fax:
email: computersforeveryone@gmail.com
Notes: CFE provides affordable computers for residents of East Palo Alto and East Menlo Park. We pick up donations if required and refurbish/reuse them. Main focus for commercial is small business and nonprofits but all computer related equipment is acceptable from everyone.
Information updated on: -0/6-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Computer Equipment
Electronics - Computers

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Recycle
Repair
Reuse
Fee Charged
No Charge

Danny Recycling Center; Santa Clara
1745 Walsh Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95050
http://www.dannyrecycling.com
Phone: (408) 492-9033
Fax:
email: info@dannyrecycling.com

Information updated on: -0/6-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Computer Equipment
Electronics - TV

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Recycle
Payment to you

E-Cycle Environmental; San Leandro
1937 Davis St.
San Leandro, CA 94577
http://www.ecycleenvironmental.com
Phone: (510) 839-5000
Fax:
email: info@ecycleenvironmental.com
Notes: All non-hazardous materials are 100% recycled using a mechanical shredding process. No boxing or palletizing of equipment required. Certifies businesses for compliance of CA regulations.
Information updated on: -0/8-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Circuit Board
Electronics - Computer Equipment
Electronics - Computers
Electronics - Copiers
Electronics - Fax machines
Electronics - Other
Electronics - Phones/Pagers
Electronics - Stereo Equipment
Electronics - TV

Services End Use Types of Payment
Pick-up
Recycle
Fee Charged

ECS Refining; Santa Clara
705 Reed Street
Santa Clara, CA 95050
http://www.ECSRefining.com
Phone: 408-200-7000 (800) 4 MY WASTE
Fax:
email:
Notes: DTSC approved lead waste handler; registered state Collector and Recycler (SB20)
Information updated on: -0/6-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Cable/Wiring
Electronics - Calculators
Electronics - Circuit Board
Electronics - Computer Equipment
Electronics - Computer Software
Electronics - Computers
Electronics - Copiers
Electronics - Fax machines
Electronics - Magnetic Tape
Electronics - Other
Electronics - Phones/Pagers
Electronics - Stereo Equipment
Electronics - TV

Services End Use Types of Payment
Pick-up
Recycle
Reuse
Fee Charged
No Charge

Ecumenical Hunger Program; East Palo Alto
Call for drop off information.
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
http://www.ehpcares.org
Phone: (650) 323-7781
Fax:
email: donald@ehpcares.org
Notes: Picks up donations from approximately Sunnyvale to Hillsborough. For large estates only: will pick up through all of San Mateo County (and into San Francisco).
Information updated on: -0/8-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Computers
Electronics - Stereo Equipment

Services End Use Types of Payment
Pick-up
Reuse
No Charge

ElectraWorldwide; San Leandro
2375 Davis St
San Leandro, CA 94577
http://www.electraworldwide.com
Phone: (510)-636-8676
Fax:
email:
Notes: Residents need to drop off. No residential pick up.
Information updated on: -0/8-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Computer Equipment
Electronics - Computers
Electronics - Copiers
Electronics - Fax machines
Electronics - Other
Electronics - Phones/Pagers
Electronics - Stereo Equipment
Electronics - TV

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Recycle
Fee Charged
No Charge

Goodwill Industries store (San Mateo); San Mateo
28 W. 25th Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94403
http://www.sfgoodwill.org
Phone: (650) 293-8500, (888) 4Goodwill
Fax:
email: donations@sfgoodwill.org
Notes: Accepts donations at both Goodwill Stores and Goodwill Donation Centers. Please note different hours for stores vs donation centers. Please see website for expanded list of accepted items.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Calculators
Electronics - Computers
Electronics - Other
Electronics - Phones/Pagers
Electronics - Stereo Equipment
Electronics - TV

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Recycle
Reuse
No Charge
Additional Locations:
Goodwill Industries Store (Burlingame) 1215 California Drive at Broadway Burlingame CA 94010
Goodwill Industries Store (Daly City) 7420 Mission St. @ San Pedro Daly City CA 94014
Goodwill Industries Store (Menlo Park) 711 Santa Cruz Ave. Menlo Park CA 94025
Goodwill Industries store (SSF) 225 Kenwood Way South San Francisco CA 94080

Goodwill Redwood City Training & Donation Center; Redwood City
1270 Oddstad Drive
Redwood City, CA 94063
http://www.sfgoodwill.org
Phone:
Fax:
email:
Notes: Donation Drop-off at the rear of the building.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Computer Equipment
Electronics - Computers
Electronics - Floppy Disks
Electronics - Other
Electronics - Phones/Pagers
Electronics - Stereo Equipment
Electronics - TV

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Recycle
Reuse
No Charge

GreenCitizen, Inc.; Palo Alto
161 Homer Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
http://www.greencitizen.com
Phone: (877) 918-8900; (650) 493-8700
Fax:
email: info@greencitizen.com
Notes: For info on pick-up, call 1/877-918-8900 x 707. There is a charge for pick-up. Repair/Reuse information please call 877-918-8900 x 706.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Cable/Wiring
Electronics - Calculators
Electronics - CDs (see Misc./CDs)
Electronics - Circuit Board
Electronics - Computer Equipment
Electronics - Computer Software
Electronics - Computers
Electronics - Copiers
Electronics - Fax machines
Electronics - Floppy Disks
Electronics - Other
Electronics - Phones/Pagers
Electronics - Stereo Equipment
Electronics - TV

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Recycle
Repair
Reuse
Fee Charged
No Charge
Additional Locations:
GreenCitizen, Inc. - Burlingame 801 Mahler Road, Suite I Burlingame CA 94010

GreenCitizen, Inc. - San Francisco; San Francisco
591 Howard St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
http://www.greencitizen.com
Phone: (877) 918-8900 or (415) 287-0000
Fax:
email: info@greencitizen.com
Notes: For info on pick-up, call 1/877-918-8900 x 706. There is a charge for pick-up. For Repair/Reuse information please call 877-918-8900 x 707.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Cable/Wiring
Electronics - Calculators
Electronics - CDs (see Misc./CDs)
Electronics - Circuit Board
Electronics - Computer Equipment
Electronics - Computer Software
Electronics - Computers
Electronics - Copiers
Electronics - Fax machines
Electronics - Floppy Disks
Electronics - Other
Electronics - Phones/Pagers
Electronics - Stereo Equipment
Electronics - TV

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Recycle
Repair
Fee Charged
No Charge

GreenDisk; Seattle

Seattle, WA
http://www.greendisk.com
Phone: (800) 305-3475
Fax:
email: customerservice@greendisk.com
Notes: Offers proprietary info destruction. Also sells recycled media storage products.
Information updated on: -0/6-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Phones/Pagers

Services End Use Types of Payment
Mail
Recycle
Fee Charged

Hope Services; Santa Clara
Locations for drop off on websites.
Santa Clara, CA 95054
http://www.hopeservices.org
Phone: Toll free-(866) 636-6283 (408) 748-2874
Fax:
email: info@hopeservices.org
Notes: Provides services for children, adults and seniors with developmental disablilites, including a range of employment and job training programs. Organization is a nonprofit. (408) 748-2874 or 1-866-636-6283
Information updated on: -0/6-/2009

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Computer Equipment
Electronics - Other
Electronics - TV

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Reuse

Inhouse Commercial Recyclers; Santa Clara
345 N. Autumn St.
Santa Clara, CA 95110
http://www.inhouserecyclers.com
Phone: (408) 292-4372
Fax:
email: inhouserecyclers@yahoo.com

Information updated on: -1/0-/2009

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Cable/Wiring
Electronics - Calculators
Electronics - Circuit Board
Electronics - Computer Equipment
Electronics - Computer Software
Electronics - Computers
Electronics - Fax machines
Electronics - Magnetic Tape
Electronics - Other
Electronics - Phones/Pagers
Electronics - Stereo Equipment
Electronics - TV

Services End Use Types of Payment
Pick-up
Recycle
No Charge

iReuse; Sausalito
PO Box 2358
Sausalito, CA 94925
http://www.ireuse.com
Phone: 888) IREUSE-1. (888-473-8731)
Fax:
email: support@ireuse.com
Notes: iReuse provides fee-based environmentally-friendly services to get rid of unwanted furniture, equipment, and other materials. Also offers free wish list service for people to easily find used furniture, equipment, and other materials.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Computer Equipment

Services End Use Types of Payment
Pick-up
Reuse
Fee Charged

JunkGeneral; Redwood City
2397 Spring st
Redwood City, CA 94063
http://www.junkgeneral.com
Phone: (650) 367-7644 (650)-888-9462
Fax:
email: junkgeneral2@gmail.com
Notes: Hauling company using trucks powered by biodesel.See web page or call for more info.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Computer Equipment
Electronics - Computers

Services End Use Types of Payment
Pick-up
Recycle
Fee Charged

Lynx Recyclers; Santa Clara
1440 Norman Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95054
http://www.lynxrecyclers.com
Phone: (408) 748-9715
Fax:
email:
Notes: Recycles all sorts of plastics.
Information updated on: -0/8-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Computer Equipment

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Recycle
Fee Charged
No Charge

M-Cubed; Sunnyvale
270 East Carribean Drive
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
http://www.m-cubed.com
Phone: (408) 752-1560
Fax:
email: mteam@m-cubed.com
Notes: Charges a $75.00 pick up fee.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Circuit Board
Electronics - Computer Equipment
Electronics - Computer Software
Electronics - Computers
Electronics - Phones/Pagers

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Recycle
Reuse
Fee Charged
No Charge

Millbrae Police Department; Millbrae
581 Magnolia Avenue
Millbrae, CA 94030
http://www.donateaphone.org
Phone: (650) 259-2300
Fax:
email:
Notes: Program available for Millbrae resients only. Drop phones in box in the lobby area.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Phones/Pagers

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
Reuse
No Charge

Newby Island Resource Recovery Park; Milpitas
1601 Dixon Landing Road
Milpitas, CA 95035
http://www.alliedwastescco.com
Phone: (408) 945-2800
Fax:
email: KMunoz@republicservices.com
Notes: Approved mixed construction and demolition recycling facility.
Information updated on: -1/0-/2009

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Cable/Wiring
Electronics - Computer Equipment
Electronics - TV

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
Fee Charged

Ox Mountain Sanitary Landfill; Half Moon Bay
12310 San Mateo Rd.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Phone: (650) 726-1819
Fax:
email:

Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Computer Equipment
Electronics - Computers
Electronics - Copiers
Electronics - TV

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
Fee Charged
No Charge

Parca; Burlingame
800 Airport Blvd., Suite 320
Burlingame, CA 94010
http://www.parca.org
Phone: (650) 312-0730
Fax:
email: parca@parca.org
Notes: Parca is a private,nonprofit organization serving people with developmental disabilites and their families.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Other
Electronics - Stereo Equipment
Electronics - TV

Services End Use Types of Payment
Pick-up
Reuse

Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA; San Mateo
12 Airport Blvd
San Mateo, CA 94401
http://www.peninsulahumanesociety.org
Phone: (650) 340-7022 x389
Fax:
email:
Notes: The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, a private non-profit organization guided by the humane ethic, builds healthy relationships between people and animals.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Phones/Pagers

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
Reuse

Quick Light Recycling, LLC; Brisbane
POB 34
Brisbane, CA 94005
http://www.quicklightrecycling.com
Phone: (650) 583 -8433
Fax:
email: sales@quicklightrecycling.com
Notes: Provides service containers, same day service - no mailing, counting or waiting necessary. Serves greater Bay Area. Offers recycling for all items under Universal Waste rules.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Computer Equipment

Services End Use Types of Payment
Pick-up
Recycle
No Charge

Recology San Bruno; San Bruno
101 Tanforan Avenue
San Bruno, CA 94066
http://www.recologysanbruno.com
Phone: (650) 583-8536
Fax:
email: rsbinfo@recology.com
Notes: 100% employee-owned company
Information updated on: -0/8-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Computer Equipment
Electronics - Computers
Electronics - Phones/Pagers
Electronics - TV

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
Reuse
Fee Charged
No Charge

Recology of the Coast (formerly Coastside/Seacoast Disposal); Pacifica
1046 Palmetto Avenue
Pacifica, CA 94044
http://www.recologyofthecoast.com
Phone: (650) 355-9000
Fax:
email:
Notes: Open to residents from Pacifica to Miramar only.
Information updated on: -0/3-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Computer Equipment
Electronics - Fax machines
Electronics - Phones/Pagers
Electronics - Stereo Equipment
Electronics - TV

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
Reuse
Fee Charged
No Charge

Recycle for Breast Cancer; San Ramon
31 Beta Ct. St. C
San Ramon, CA 94583
http://www.RecycleForBreastCancer.org
Phone: (800) 315-9580
Fax:
email: info@recycleforbreastcancer.org
Notes: Recycle for Breast Cancer is a no-cost, national recycling program to help the fight against breast cancer while benefiting the environment. Organization pays for shipping or truck pick up.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Computer Equipment
Electronics - Computers
Electronics - Other
Electronics - Phones/Pagers

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Mail
Pick-up
Recycle
No Charge

RIPMobile Phone Recycling; San Mateo

San Mateo, CA
http://www.greenphone.com
Phone: (303)-339-4101
Fax:
email: info@ripmobile.com
Notes: A new division of CollectiveGood which offers monitary incentives for recycling of cell/mobile phones and PDAS, and offers free postage through the internet.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Phones/Pagers

Services End Use Types of Payment
Mail
Recycle
Reuse
No Charge
Payment to you

San Carlos City Hall; San Carlos
600 Elm St.
San Carlos, CA 94070

Phone: (650) 802-4100 (police dept.)
Fax:
email:

Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Phones/Pagers

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
No Charge

San Mateo City Hall; San Mateo
330 W. 20th Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94403

Phone: (650) 522-7346
Fax:
email:

Information updated on: -1/1-/2009

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Phones/Pagers

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
No Charge

Secondary Fiber; Hayward
31775 Hayman St.
Hayward, CA 94545

Phone: (510) 487-4995
Fax:
email: junkmandan@aol.com
Notes: pick-up quantity
Information updated on: -1/1-/2009

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Computer Equipment
Electronics - Computers
Electronics - Stereo Equipment
Electronics - TV

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Recycle
Reuse
Fee Charged
No Charge

Shelter Network; Burlingame
1450 Chapin Ave., 2nd Floor
Burlingame, CA 94010
http://www.shelternetwork.org
Phone: (650) 685-5880 x 114
Fax:
email: snetwork@shelternetwork.org
Notes: Shelter Network is a nonprofit organization which provides housing and services for homeless families and individuals in San Mateo County.
Information updated on: -1/1-/2009

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Computer Equipment
Electronics - Floppy Disks
Electronics - TV

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Reuse
No Charge

Sprint - Redwood City; Redwood City
1517 El Camino Real
Redwood City, CA 94063
http://www.sprint.com/community/communities_across
Phone: (650) 365-4091
Fax:
email:

Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Phones/Pagers

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
No Charge

Sprint - San Bruno; San Bruno
1252-c El Camino Real
San Bruno, CA 94066
http://www.sprint.com/community/communities_across
Phone:
Fax:
email:

Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Phones/Pagers

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
No Charge
Additional Locations:
Sprint - Daly City 320 Gellert Blvd Daly City CA 94015
Sprint - San Mateo 1934 S. El Camino Real San Mateo CA 94403

Sprint Store- San Mateo; San Mateo
190 Hillsdale Shopping Center, Space 1322
San Mateo, CA 94403
http://www.sprint.com/community/communities_across
Phone: (650) 357-1297
Fax:
email:

Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Phones/Pagers

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
No Charge

St. Vincent De Paul Society; San Mateo
40 N. B Street
San Mateo, CA 94401
http://www.svdp-sanmateoco.org
Phone: (650) 871-6844 - Dispatch
Fax:
email:
Notes: Also have locations in Daly City, Redwood City, and South San Francisco. Store Offices: Daly City: 992-9271; South San Francisco: 589-8445; San Mateo: 347-5101; Redwood City: 366-6367. For any pick up of materials, call 871-6844. Non-Profit organization. Donations are tax deductible.
Information updated on: -1/1-/2009

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Computer Equipment
Electronics - Computers
Electronics - Fax machines
Electronics - Other
Electronics - Phones/Pagers
Electronics - Stereo Equipment
Electronics - TV

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Recycle
Reuse
No Charge

Stanford Recycling Center; Stanford
701 Serra St.
Stanford, CA 94305
http://recycling.stanford.edu/dropoff/
Phone: (650) 321-4236
Fax:
email: recycling@pssi.stanford.edu

Information updated on: -0/9-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Computer Equipment
Electronics - Computers
Electronics - Phones/Pagers
Electronics - TV

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
No Charge

Strawflower Electronics; Half Moon Bay
160 San Mateo Rd., Suite E
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
http://www.strawflowerelectronics.com
Phone: (650) 726-8181
Fax:
email: info@strawflowerelectronics.com

Information updated on: -0/3-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Computer Equipment
Electronics - Other
Electronics - Phones/Pagers
Electronics - TV

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
Repair
Reuse
No Charge

Support Network for Battered Women; Sunnyvale
1257 Tasman Drive, Suite C
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
http://www.supportnetwork.org/donate/donate.html
Phone: (408) 541-6100
Fax:
email: development@supportnetwork.org
Notes: Your donated phone will be reprogrammed to call the police emergency line and will be given to victims of domestic violence.
Information updated on: -0/6-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Phones/Pagers

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Reuse
No Charge

Tri City Electronics Inc.; San Carlos
1495 Laurel Street
San Carlos, CA 94070
http://www.tricity.tv
Phone: (650) 341-8281 or (650) 591-0110
Fax:
email: tricity@hotmail.com
Notes: Service: Repair only, call first.
Information updated on: -0/6-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Computer Equipment
Electronics - Computers
Electronics - Other
Electronics - TV

Services End Use Types of Payment
Repair
Fee Charged

Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles; Oakland
3742 Grand Ave.
Oakland, CA 94610
http://www.apedf.org
Phone: (510) 763-3342
Fax:
email: uhurufurniture_oak@apedf.org
Notes: Makes regular pickups throughout the bay area. Open Tue-Sun 11AM-6PM
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Other
Electronics - Stereo Equipment
Electronics - TV

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Reuse
No Charge

Universal Waste Management, Inc.; Oakland
721 37th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
http://www.unwaste.com
Phone: 888-832-9839
Fax:
email: info@unwaste.com
Notes: State certified for electronic waste recycling.
Information updated on: -0/6-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Cable/Wiring
Electronics - Computer Equipment
Electronics - Computers
Electronics - Copiers
Electronics - Fax machines
Electronics - Phones/Pagers
Electronics - Stereo Equipment
Electronics - TV

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Recycle
No Charge

Urban Ore; Berkeley
900 Murray Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
http://www.urbanore.citysearch.com/
Phone: 510-841-SAVE (7283)
Fax:
email: uoecopark@urbanore.us
Notes: Accepts many items for re-use. No promises that business will accept materials sight unseen. Call for information. Hours: Mon-Sat 8:30am-7:00pm, Sun. 10am-7pm. Recycling (drop off) closes daily at 5:00pm.
Information updated on: -0/6-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Cable/Wiring
Electronics - Calculators
Electronics - Circuit Board
Electronics - Computer Equipment
Electronics - Computers
Electronics - Fax machines
Electronics - Magnetic Tape
Electronics - Phones/Pagers
Electronics - Stereo Equipment
Electronics - TV

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Mail
Reuse
Fee Charged

Valley Electronics; San Jose
1550 Las Plumas Ave
San Jose, CA 95133

Phone: (408) 926-4600
Fax:
email:
Notes: Recycles all electronic equipment, including scientific equipment
Information updated on: -1/1-/2009

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Computer Equipment
Electronics - Computers

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Recycle
Repair
Reuse
No Charge

Verizon Wireless - Redwood City; Redwood City
2517 El Camino Real No.3
Redwood City, CA 94061
http://www.verizonwireless.com
Phone: (650) 261-9348
Fax:
email:
Notes: Donated phones used to assist persons in situations of domestic violence.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Phones/Pagers

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
Reuse
No Charge
Additional Locations:
Verizon Wireless - San Mateo 2290 Bridgepointe Parkway San Mateo CA 94404
Verizon Wireless - South San Francisco 150 El Camino Real, Ste B South San Francisco CA 94080

Video Only; San Mateo
1801 S. Grant
San Mateo, CA 94402
http://videoonly.com/
Phone: (650) 578-1212
Fax:
email:
Notes: Accepts equipment whether working or not.
Information updated on: -0/6-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Computer Equipment
Electronics - Computers
Electronics - Other
Electronics - Stereo Equipment
Electronics - TV

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
No Charge

WeirdStuff Warehouse; Sunnyvale
384 West Caribbean Dr.
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
http://www.weirdstuff.com
Phone: (408) 743-5650 x324
Fax:
email:
Notes: (M-F 9:30-5PM Pacific)
Information updated on: -0/6-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Computer Equipment
Electronics - Fax machines
Electronics - Floppy Disks
Electronics - Other
Electronics - Stereo Equipment

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Recycle
Reuse
No Charge

West Bay Television; Menlo Park
3219 Middlefield Road
Menlo Park, CA 94025

Phone: (650) 368-3384
Fax:
email:
Notes: Must call to make home repair visit arrangements. Also provides antenna installation.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Other
Electronics - Stereo Equipment
Electronics - TV

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Repair
Fee Charged

Wireless Foundation - Call to Protect; Seattle
1400 16th Street, NW Washington
Seattle, WA 20036
http://www.wirelessfoundation.org
Phone: (202) 785-0081
Fax:
email: Foundation@wirelessfoundation.org
Notes: Organization, a non-profit, helps fight domestic violence.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Phones/Pagers

Services End Use Types of Payment
Mail
Reuse

Zak Enterprises; Santa Clara
2964 Corvin Dr.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
http://www.zakenterprises.com
Phone: 408-746-0817
Fax:
email: support@zakenterprises.com

Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Circuit Board
Electronics - Computer Equipment
Electronics - Computers
Electronics - Copiers
Electronics - Fax machines
Electronics - Other
Electronics - Phones/Pagers
Electronics - Stereo Equipment
Electronics - TV

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Mail
Pick-up
Recycle
Repair
Reuse
Fee Charged
No Charge

Zanker Road Landfill; San Jose
675 Los Esteros Road
San Jose, CA 95134
http://www.z-best.com/Zankerrd/index.html
Phone: (408) 263-2384
Fax:
email:
Notes: Open weekdays 6 am-5:45 pm Weekends 8 am-3:45 pm
Information updated on: -1/1-/2009

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Cable/Wiring
Electronics - Computer Equipment
Electronics - TV

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
Fee Charged

ZARC Recycling; South San Francisco
26 South Linden Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
http://www.zarcrecycling.com
Phone: (650) 871-7327
Fax:
email: zarc@zarcnet.com
Notes: Serves entire Bay Area.
Information updated on: -0/8-/2010

Types of items accepted
Electronics - Cable/Wiring
Electronics - Circuit Board
Electronics - Computer Equipment
Electronics - Computers
Electronics - Copiers
Electronics - Fax machines
Electronics - Other
Electronics - Stereo Equipment
Electronics - TV

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Recycle
Reuse
Fee Charged
No Charge
Payment to you
Furniture
Allied Waste San Carlos Transfer Station; San Carlos
225 Shoreway Rd
San Carlos, CA 94070
http://www.alliedwastesmc.com
Phone: (650) 592-2411
Fax:
email: info@alliedwastesmc.com
Notes: Facility also called "South Bayside Transfer Station."
Information updated on: -0/8-/2009

Types of items accepted
Furniture - Mattress/Boxspring

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
Fee Charged

Craigslist.org; San Mateo
Free online want ads.
San Mateo, CA 94402
http://www.craigslist.org
Phone:
Fax:
email:
Notes: A heavily used website which offers instant free online want ads for the Bay Area. Eliminate the middleman - get your unwanted items into the hands of someone who needs them.
Information updated on: -0/6-/2010

Types of items accepted
Furniture - Other - Usable

Services End Use Types of Payment
Pick-up
Reuse
No Charge

DR3 Mattress Recycling; San Leandro
1960 Williams Avenue
San Leandro, CA 94577

Phone: (510) 351-0520
Fax:
email: dr3oakland@prodigy.net

Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Furniture - Mattress/Boxspring

Services End Use Types of Payment
Pick-up
Recycle
Reuse
Fee Charged

E-Cycle Environmental; San Leandro
1937 Davis St.
San Leandro, CA 94577
http://www.ecycleenvironmental.com
Phone: (510) 839-5000
Fax:
email: info@ecycleenvironmental.com
Notes: All non-hazardous materials are 100% recycled using a mechanical shredding process. No boxing or palletizing of equipment required. Certifies businesses for compliance of CA regulations.
Information updated on: -0/8-/2010

Types of items accepted
Furniture - Other - Usable

Services End Use Types of Payment
Pick-up
Recycle
Fee Charged

Estates Mattress; Oakland
1266 28th St.
Oakland, CA 94608

Phone: (510) 625-1200
Fax:
email:
Notes: They only accept twin or full mattresses that are in good working condition. Call for more details.
Information updated on: -0/6-/2010

Types of items accepted
Furniture - Mattress/Boxspring

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Recycle
Reuse
Fee Charged

Excess Access; San Francisco
99 St. Germain Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94114
http://www.excessaccess.com
Phone:
Fax:
email: team@excessaccess.com
Notes: This is an online donation center. Donations/wishes are posted and automatically matched.
Information updated on: -0/6-/2010

Types of items accepted
Furniture - Office Furniture
Furniture - Other - Usable

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Reuse
Fee Charged
No Charge

Goodwill Industries store (San Mateo); San Mateo
28 W. 25th Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94403
http://www.sfgoodwill.org
Phone: (650) 293-8500, (888) 4Goodwill
Fax:
email: donations@sfgoodwill.org
Notes: Accepts donations at both Goodwill Stores and Goodwill Donation Centers. Please note different hours for stores vs donation centers. Please see website for expanded list of accepted items.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Furniture - Other - Usable

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Reuse
No Charge
Additional Locations:
Goodwill Industries Store (Burlingame) 1215 California Drive at Broadway Burlingame CA 94010
Goodwill Industries Store (Daly City) 7420 Mission St. @ San Pedro Daly City CA 94014
Goodwill Industries Store (Menlo Park) 711 Santa Cruz Ave. Menlo Park CA 94025
Goodwill Industries store (SSF) 225 Kenwood Way South San Francisco CA 94080

Goodwill Redwood City Training & Donation Center; Redwood City
1270 Oddstad Drive
Redwood City, CA 94063
http://www.sfgoodwill.org
Phone:
Fax:
email:
Notes: Donation Drop-off at the rear of the building.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Furniture - Other - Usable

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Reuse
No Charge

Greenworx; Burlingame
888 Hinckley Road
Burlingame, CA 94080
http://www.greenworxusa.com
Phone: 1.888.714.7444
Fax:
email: dean@greenworxusa.com
Notes: Green demolition and recycling specialists and lead removal certified.
Information updated on: -0/6-/2010

Types of items accepted
Furniture - Mattress/Boxspring
Furniture - Other - Usable

Services End Use Types of Payment
Pick-up
Recycle
Reuse
Fee Charged

Human Services Agency of San Mateo County - Children's Fund; Redwood City

Redwood City, CA 94063
http://www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/childrensfund
Phone: (650) 599-3808
Fax:
email: childrensfund@smchsa.org
Notes: Donations must be clean and in like new condition. Organization cannot except:dirty/stained, torn or broken items; items in need of repair, or knick-knacks. Donations are tax deductible. Drop off sites: County of San Mateo Human Services Agency, 400 Harbor Blvd., Building B, Belmont, Donation hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. County of San Mateo Human Services Agency, 2500 Middlefield Road, Redwood City. Donation hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. For large sized donations, i.e. appliances and furniture, please call/email to make arrangements. Large quantity pick up available. Serves children & families.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Furniture - Mattress/Boxspring
Furniture - Office Furniture
Furniture - Other - Usable

Services End Use Types of Payment
Reuse

Latino Commission/Entre Familia; South San Francisco
301 Grand Ave.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
http://www.thelatinocommission.org
Phone: (650) 244-1444
Fax:
email: info@thelatinocommission.org
Notes: Nonprofit administering five residential homes primarily for Latino men and women with alcohol and drug problems.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Furniture - Mattress/Boxspring
Furniture - Other - Usable

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Reuse

Project 90; San Mateo
720 South B Street
San Mateo, CA 94401
http://www.projectninety.org
Phone: (650) 579-7881
Fax:
email: swhite@projectninety.org
Notes: Non-profit organization. Donations are tax deductable. Project 90 is a premier human services organization, meeting the needs of individuals, families, and the community, through alcohol and drug recovery services.
Information updated on: -0/8-/2010

Types of items accepted
Furniture - Other - Usable

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Reuse

Puente de la Costa Sur; Pescadero
P.O Box 554
Pescadero, CA 94060
http://www.mypuente.org
Phone: 650-879-1691
Fax:
email:
Notes: The organization provides a single point of entry for men, women, and children on the South Coast to have access to safety net services, health and wellness services, leadership development, and community engagement and action.
Information updated on: -0/8-/2010

Types of items accepted
Furniture - Other - Usable

Services End Use Types of Payment
Reuse
No Charge

Recology of the Coast (formerly Coastside/Seacoast Disposal); Pacifica
1046 Palmetto Avenue
Pacifica, CA 94044
http://www.recologyofthecoast.com
Phone: (650) 355-9000
Fax:
email:
Notes: Open to residents from Pacifica to Miramar only.
Information updated on: -0/3-/2010

Types of items accepted
Furniture - Mattress/Boxspring
Furniture - Other - Usable

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
No Charge

Senior Coastsiders; Half Moon Bay
515 Kelly Avenue
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
http://www.seniorcoastsiders.org
Phone: (650) 726-6543
Fax:
email: info@seniorcoastsiders.org
Notes: Nonprofit; all proceeds support seniors on the coastside.
Information updated on: -0/9-/2010

Types of items accepted
Furniture - Other - Usable

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Reuse
No Charge

St. Francis Center; Redwood City
101 Buckingham Ave
Redwood City, CA 94063
http://www.stfrancisrwc.org
Phone: (650) 365-7829
Fax:
email: info@stfrancisrwc.org
Notes: Non-profit. Donations are tax deductable. Organization helps needy families in the Redwood City area.
Information updated on: -1/1-/2009

Types of items accepted
Furniture - Other - Usable

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Reuse

Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles; Oakland
3742 Grand Ave.
Oakland, CA 94610
http://www.apedf.org
Phone: (510) 763-3342
Fax:
email: uhurufurniture_oak@apedf.org
Notes: Makes regular pickups throughout the bay area. Open Tue-Sun 11AM-6PM
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Furniture - Office Furniture
Furniture - Other - Usable

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Reuse
No Charge

Urban Ore; Berkeley
900 Murray Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
http://www.urbanore.citysearch.com/
Phone: 510-841-SAVE (7283)
Fax:
email: uoecopark@urbanore.us
Notes: Accepts many items for re-use. No promises that business will accept materials sight unseen. Call for information. Hours: Mon-Sat 8:30am-7:00pm, Sun. 10am-7pm. Recycling (drop off) closes daily at 5:00pm.
Information updated on: -0/6-/2010

Types of items accepted
Furniture - Metal
Furniture - Office Furniture
Furniture - Other - Usable

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Reuse
No Charge
Green Building
Building Resources; San Francisco
701 Amador Street
San Francisco, CA 94124
http://www.buildingresources.org
Phone: (415) 285-7814
Fax:
email: reuserprime@yahoo.com
Notes: Salvage yard & store; offers building & landscaping materials.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Green Building - Salvage Yards/Stores

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Reuse
No Charge

Habitat For Humanity East Bay ReStore; Oakland
9235 San Leandro St.
Oakland, CA 94603
http://www.habitateb.org/restore/
Phone: Donations: (510) 777-9706 . ReStore: (510) 777-144
Fax:
email: ReStore@HabitatEB.org
Notes: Accepts and sells excess building materials. A $35 pick up charge may apply.
Information updated on: -0/8-/2010

Types of items accepted
Green Building - Doors
Green Building - Electrical Fixtures
Green Building - Salvage Yards/Stores

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Reuse

Ohmega Salvage; Berkeley
2407 San Pablo Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94702
http://www.ohmegasalvage.com
Phone: (510) 204-0767
Fax:
email: info@ohmegasalvage.com
Notes: Buys and rents period architectual salvage, pre 1940's. Offers vintage hardware, windows, doors, claw foot tubs, lighting, etc. Also at 2407 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley. Store: Ohmega Salvage General Store, 2400 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702-2010, Phone:(510) 204-0767
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Green Building - Salvage Yards/Stores

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Reuse
No Charge

Randazzo Enterprises; Castroville
13550 Blackie Road
Castroville, CA 95012
http://www.randazzoenterprises.com
Phone: (800) 633-9039
Fax:
email: randazzoenterprises@randazzoenterprises.com
Notes: Salvaged Materials
Information updated on: -1/0-/2009

Types of items accepted
Green Building - Salvage Yards/Stores

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Reuse
No Charge

Rebuilding Together Peninsula; Menlo Park
BOX 4031
Menlo Park, CA 94026
http://www.rebuildingtogetherpeninsula.org
Phone: 650-366-6597
Fax:
email: info@rebuildingtogetherpeninsula.org
Notes: San Jose location; (408)578-9519
Information updated on: -0/8-/2010

Types of items accepted
Green Building - Salvage Yards/Stores

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Reuse
No Charge

The ReUse People; Oakland
9235 San Leandro Blvd
Oakland, CA 94603
http://www.thereusepeople.org
Phone: (888) 588-9490. (510) 383-1983
Fax:
email: Info@TheReusePeople.org
Notes: Picks up thoughout Bay Area. Nonprofit organization. No charge for drop off, there is a charge for pick up due to gasoline prices. The only nonprofit organization in California offering complete deconstruction services and tax deductible donations for all salvaged materials.
Information updated on: -1/1-/2009

Types of items accepted
Green Building - Salvage Yards/Stores

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Reuse
Fee Charged
No Charge

Urban Ore; Berkeley
900 Murray Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
http://www.urbanore.citysearch.com/
Phone: 510-841-SAVE (7283)
Fax:
email: uoecopark@urbanore.us
Notes: Accepts many items for re-use. No promises that business will accept materials sight unseen. Call for information. Hours: Mon-Sat 8:30am-7:00pm, Sun. 10am-7pm. Recycling (drop off) closes daily at 5:00pm.
Information updated on: -0/6-/2010

Types of items accepted
Green Building - Salvage Yards/Stores

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Reuse
No Charge

Whole House Building Supply; East Palo Alto
1955 Pulgas Avenue
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
http://www.driftwoodsalvage.com
Phone: 650 328-8731 (warehouse)
Fax:
email: gardner@batnet.com
Notes: Retail Warehouse and Pre-Demolition Sales at homes/buildings to be remodeled or demolished. Offers complete building deconstruction, donation and re-use services with significant tax benefits. For info on Material Donations or Deconstruction call EPACT, partnered 501(c)3 non profit, at (650) 562-3417. Availability of Materials: Warehouse (650) 328-8731. Message Center: (650)856-0634.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Green Building - Salvage Yards/Stores

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Reuse
No Charge
Household
InnVision Opportunity Services Center Clothes Closet; Palo Alto
33 Encina Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94303
http://www.innvision.org
Phone: 650-853-8672
Fax:
email: donating@innvision.org
Notes: Donations are tax deductible. Call 853-8672 to confirm acceptance. InnVision is dedicated to empowering homeless and at-risk families and individuals in obtaining shelter, food, housing and other services.
Information updated on: -0/8-/2010

Types of items accepted
Household - Clothing
Household - Other

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Reuse

Bay Rag Company; San Jose
201 San Jose Ave
San Jose, CA 95125
http://www.bayrag.com
Phone: (800) 245-7247; (408) 287-2511
Fax:
email: sales@bayrag.com
Notes: Pick-up available for commercial quantity.
Information updated on: -0/6-/2010

Types of items accepted
Household - Clothing

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Reuse
No Charge

Blue Line Transfer, Inc.; South San Francisco
500 East Jamie Court
South San Francisco, CA 94080
http://www.ssfscavenger.com
Phone: (650) 589-5511
Fax:
email: info@ssfscavenger.com
Notes: Public disposal and recycling facility.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Household - Carpet

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
Fee Charged

Career Closet; Foster City
1163 Chess Dr. Suite A
Foster City, CA 94404
http://www.careercloset.org
Phone: (650) 572-1368
Fax:
email: info@careercloset.org
Notes: Non-profit organization; donations are tax deductable. Empowers economically disadvantaged women by providing suitable clothing and other services to ensure success in gaining and retaining employment.
Information updated on: -0/6-/2010

Types of items accepted
Household - Clothing

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Reuse

Collins & Aikman/Tandus; San Francisco
750 Battery Street
San Francisco, CA 94111
http://www.tandus.com
Phone: 415.986.3564 1 800-473-3470
Fax:
email:
Notes: Creates recycled content carpet, 100% certified
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Household - Carpet

Services End Use Types of Payment
Recycle

Goodwill Industries store (San Mateo); San Mateo
28 W. 25th Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94403
http://www.sfgoodwill.org
Phone: (650) 293-8500, (888) 4Goodwill
Fax:
email: donations@sfgoodwill.org
Notes: Accepts donations at both Goodwill Stores and Goodwill Donation Centers. Please note different hours for stores vs donation centers. Please see website for expanded list of accepted items.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Household - Carpet
Household - Clothing
Household - Interior Design

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Reuse
No Charge
Additional Locations:
Goodwill Industries Store (Burlingame) 1215 California Drive at Broadway Burlingame CA 94010
Goodwill Industries Store (Daly City) 7420 Mission St. @ San Pedro Daly City CA 94014
Goodwill Industries Store (Menlo Park) 711 Santa Cruz Ave. Menlo Park CA 94025
Goodwill Industries store (SSF) 225 Kenwood Way South San Francisco CA 94080

Goodwill Redwood City Training & Donation Center; Redwood City
1270 Oddstad Drive
Redwood City, CA 94063
http://www.sfgoodwill.org
Phone:
Fax:
email:
Notes: Donation Drop-off at the rear of the building.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Household - Clothing
Household - Interior Design

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Reuse
No Charge

GreenWaste Recovery; San Jose
1500 Berger Dr.
San Jose, CA 95112
http://www.greenwaste.com
Phone: (650) 568-9900 (408) 283-4800
Fax:
email: customerservice@greenwaste.com
Notes: GreenWaste Recovery maintains a sorting facility that supports their debris box service and others by pre-arrangement. Also provides curbside recycling to Woodside and Portola Valley.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Household - Carpet

Services End Use Types of Payment
Pick-up
Recycle
Fee Charged

Greenworx; Burlingame
888 Hinckley Road
Burlingame, CA 94080
http://www.greenworxusa.com
Phone: 1.888.714.7444
Fax:
email: dean@greenworxusa.com
Notes: Green demolition and recycling specialists and lead removal certified.
Information updated on: -0/6-/2010

Types of items accepted
Household - Clothing
Household - Other

Services End Use Types of Payment
Pick-up
Recycle
Fee Charged

Habitat For Humanity East Bay ReStore; Oakland
9235 San Leandro St.
Oakland, CA 94603
http://www.habitateb.org/restore/
Phone: Donations: (510) 777-9706 . ReStore: (510) 777-144
Fax:
email: ReStore@HabitatEB.org
Notes: Accepts and sells excess building materials. A $35 pick up charge may apply.
Information updated on: -0/8-/2010

Types of items accepted
Household - Carpet

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Reuse

Hope House; Redwood City
3789 Hoover St.
Redwood City, CA 94063
http://www.serviceleague.org/sl_programs.htm
Phone: (650) 363-8735
Fax:
email:
Notes: Nonprofit providing six month residential treatment facility for chemically dependent women and their infants.
Information updated on: -0/6-/2010

Types of items accepted
Household - Clothing
Household - Other

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Reuse

Hope Services; Santa Clara
Locations for drop off on websites.
Santa Clara, CA 95054
http://www.hopeservices.org
Phone: Toll free-(866) 636-6283 (408) 748-2874
Fax:
email: info@hopeservices.org
Notes: Provides services for children, adults and seniors with developmental disablilites, including a range of employment and job training programs. Organization is a nonprofit. (408) 748-2874 or 1-866-636-6283
Information updated on: -0/6-/2009

Types of items accepted
Household - Clothing
Household - Other

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Reuse

Human Services Agency of San Mateo County - Children's Fund; Redwood City

Redwood City, CA 94063
http://www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/childrensfund
Phone: (650) 599-3808
Fax:
email: childrensfund@smchsa.org
Notes: Donations must be clean and in like new condition. Organization cannot except:dirty/stained, torn or broken items; items in need of repair, or knick-knacks. Donations are tax deductible. Drop off sites: County of San Mateo Human Services Agency, 400 Harbor Blvd., Building B, Belmont, Donation hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. County of San Mateo Human Services Agency, 2500 Middlefield Road, Redwood City. Donation hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. For large sized donations, i.e. appliances and furniture, please call/email to make arrangements. Large quantity pick up available. Serves children & families.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Household - Clothing
Household - Other

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle

Project 90; San Mateo
720 South B Street
San Mateo, CA 94401
http://www.projectninety.org
Phone: (650) 579-7881
Fax:
email: swhite@projectninety.org
Notes: Non-profit organization. Donations are tax deductable. Project 90 is a premier human services organization, meeting the needs of individuals, families, and the community, through alcohol and drug recovery services.
Information updated on: -0/8-/2010

Types of items accepted
Household - Clothing

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Reuse

Salvation Army (Household Donations); South San Francisco
South SF drop-off: 1170 Mission Road
South San Francisco, CA 94080
http://www.satruck.com
Phone: (800) 728-7825
Fax:
email:
Notes: Organization is a non-profit; donations are tax-deductible. Other drop-off locations do not accept furniture- Call first: San Bruno: 300 El Camino, 583-3589; South SF: 873-3006, 1170 Mission Road; Daly City: Serramonte Mall behind Target
Information updated on: -0/9-/2010

Types of items accepted
Household - Clothing
Household - Other

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Reuse
No Charge

Samaritan House; San Mateo

San Mateo, CA 94402
http://www.samaritanhouse.com
Phone: (650) 341-4081
Fax:
email: info@samaritanhouse.com
Notes: Samaritan House, a non-profit organization, provides a broad range of services dedicated to meeting the needs of low-income residents within San Mateo County.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2009

Types of items accepted
Household - Clothing
Household - Other

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Reuse

Senior Coastsiders; Half Moon Bay
515 Kelly Avenue
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
http://www.seniorcoastsiders.org
Phone: (650) 726-6543
Fax:
email: info@seniorcoastsiders.org
Notes: Nonprofit; all proceeds support seniors on the coastside.
Information updated on: -0/9-/2010

Types of items accepted
Household - Clothing
Household - Other

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Reuse
No Charge

SF Recycling & Disposal Inc.; San Francisco
501 Tunnel Ave
San Francisco, CA 94134
http://www.sfrecycling.com
Phone: (415) 330-1400
Fax:
email:

Information updated on: -1/1-/2009

Types of items accepted
Household - Carpet

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
Fee Charged

Shelter Network; Burlingame
1450 Chapin Ave., 2nd Floor
Burlingame, CA 94010
http://www.shelternetwork.org
Phone: (650) 685-5880 x 114
Fax:
email: snetwork@shelternetwork.org
Notes: Shelter Network is a nonprofit organization which provides housing and services for homeless families and individuals in San Mateo County.
Information updated on: -1/1-/2009

Types of items accepted
Household - Cleaning Products
Household - Clothing
Household - Other

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Reuse
No Charge

South Coast Children's Services-Thrift Shop; Pescadero
2041 Pescadero Creek Road PO Box 525
Pescadero, CA 94060
http://www.southcoastchildren.org
Phone: (650) 879-9613
Fax:
email: mckee0977@yahoo.com
Notes: Nonprofit providing educational, recreational and cultural enrichment for the young people of the south coast of San Mateo County.
Information updated on: -0/9-/2010

Types of items accepted
Household - Clothing
Household - Other

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Reuse

St. Francis Center; Redwood City
101 Buckingham Ave
Redwood City, CA 94063
http://www.stfrancisrwc.org
Phone: (650) 365-7829
Fax:
email: info@stfrancisrwc.org
Notes: Non-profit. Donations are tax deductable. Organization helps needy families in the Redwood City area.
Information updated on: -1/1-/2009

Types of items accepted
Household - Clothing
Household - Other

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Reuse

St. Vincent De Paul Society; San Mateo
40 N. B Street
San Mateo, CA 94401
http://www.svdp-sanmateoco.org
Phone: (650) 871-6844 - Dispatch
Fax:
email:
Notes: Also have locations in Daly City, Redwood City, and South San Francisco. Store Offices: Daly City: 992-9271; South San Francisco: 589-8445; San Mateo: 347-5101; Redwood City: 366-6367. For any pick up of materials, call 871-6844. Non-Profit organization. Donations are tax deductible.
Information updated on: -1/1-/2009

Types of items accepted
Household - Clothing
Household - Other

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Reuse
No Charge

The ReUse People; Oakland
9235 San Leandro Blvd
Oakland, CA 94603
http://www.thereusepeople.org
Phone: (888) 588-9490. (510) 383-1983
Fax:
email: Info@TheReusePeople.org
Notes: Picks up thoughout Bay Area. Nonprofit organization. No charge for drop off, there is a charge for pick up due to gasoline prices. The only nonprofit organization in California offering complete deconstruction services and tax deductible donations for all salvaged materials.
Information updated on: -1/1-/2009

Types of items accepted
Household - Carpet

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Reuse
Fee Charged
No Charge

United Textile Company; San Leandro
2225 Grant Ave
San Leandro, CA 94580
http://www.uti-rags.com
Phone: (510) 276-2288
Fax:
email: steve@uti-rags.com
Notes: only large quantity
Information updated on: -1/1-/2009

Types of items accepted
Household - Clothing

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Recycle
Reuse
Payment to you

Universal Waste Management, Inc.; Oakland
721 37th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
http://www.unwaste.com
Phone: 888-832-9839
Fax:
email: info@unwaste.com
Notes: State certified for electronic waste recycling.
Information updated on: -0/6-/2010

Types of items accepted
Household - Clothing

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Recycle
No Charge

Urban Ore; Berkeley
900 Murray Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
http://www.urbanore.citysearch.com/
Phone: 510-841-SAVE (7283)
Fax:
email: uoecopark@urbanore.us
Notes: Accepts many items for re-use. No promises that business will accept materials sight unseen. Call for information. Hours: Mon-Sat 8:30am-7:00pm, Sun. 10am-7pm. Recycling (drop off) closes daily at 5:00pm.
Information updated on: -0/6-/2010

Types of items accepted
Household - Carpet
Household - Other

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Reuse
No Charge

Women's Recovery Association; Burlingame
1450 Chapin Avenue
Burlingame, CA 94010
http://www.womensrecovery.org
Phone: (650) 348-6603
Fax:
email: wra@womensrecovery.org
Notes: The Association, a nonprofit, provides chemical dependency treatment programs for women, girls and their families.
Information updated on: -0/6-/2010

Types of items accepted
Household - Clothing
Household - Other

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Reuse
No Charge
Metal
A-1 Recycling; Union City
PO Box 1785
Union City, CA 94587

Phone: (510) 582-5900
Fax:
email:

Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Metal - All Kinds
Metal - Aluminum Cans
Metal - Aluminum Scrap
Metal - Food Cans

Services End Use Types of Payment
Pick-up
Recycle
Fee Charged
No Charge

Alan Steel & Supply Co.; Redwood City
505 East Bayshore Road
Redwood City, CA 94063

Phone: (650) 369-2526
Fax:
email:
Notes: Accepts metals, including brass, copper, stainless steel, aluminum and heavy structural steel.
Information updated on: -0/6-/2010

Types of items accepted
Metal - All Kinds
Metal - Aluminum Scrap
Metal - Pipe
Metal - Wire

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
Reuse
Payment to you

Allied Waste San Carlos Transfer Station; San Carlos
225 Shoreway Rd
San Carlos, CA 94070
http://www.alliedwastesmc.com
Phone: (650) 592-2411
Fax:
email: info@alliedwastesmc.com
Notes: Facility also called "South Bayside Transfer Station."
Information updated on: -0/8-/2009

Types of items accepted
Metal - All Kinds
Metal - Other Metals

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Recycle
Fee Charged

City of Palo Alto Recycling Drop Off Center; Palo Alto
2380 Embarcadero Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/zerowaste
Phone: (650) 496-5910
Fax:
email: zerowaste@cityofpaloalto.org
Notes: Hazardous waste drop off available to Palo Alto residents only.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Metal - All Kinds
Metal - Aluminum Cans
Metal - Aluminum Foil
Metal - Food Cans

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
No Charge

Citywide Fibers; San Francisco
1151 Quesada Ave
San Francisco, CA 94124

Phone: (415) 822-3688
Fax:
email:
Notes: Appointment needed for drop-offs. Can haul compactors or open top bins. Deals with huge amounts of material only.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Metal - All Kinds
Metal - Aluminum Cans
Metal - Aluminum Scrap
Metal - Pipe

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Recycle
Fee Charged
No Charge

Danny Recycling Center; Santa Clara
1745 Walsh Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95050
http://www.dannyrecycling.com
Phone: (408) 492-9033
Fax:
email: info@dannyrecycling.com

Information updated on: -0/6-/2010

Types of items accepted
Metal - Aluminum Cans
Metal - Other Metals
Metal - Pipe
Metal - Wire

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
Buy Back
Payment to you

Davis Street Transfer Station; San Leandro
2615 Davis Street
San Leandro, CA 94577
http://www.dsgardencenter.com/
Phone: (510)-638-2303
Fax:
email:

Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Metal - Aluminum Cans
Metal - Aluminum Scrap
Metal - Food Cans
Metal - Other Metals

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
Fee Charged
No Charge

ECS Refining; Santa Clara
705 Reed Street
Santa Clara, CA 95050
http://www.ECSRefining.com
Phone: 408-200-7000 (800) 4 MY WASTE
Fax:
email:
Notes: DTSC approved lead waste handler; registered state Collector and Recycler (SB20)
Information updated on: -0/6-/2010

Types of items accepted
Metal - Other Metals

Services End Use Types of Payment
Pick-up
Recycle
Reuse
Fee Charged
No Charge

Guadalupe Landfill; San Jose
15999 Guadalupe Mines Road
San Jose, CA 95120

Phone: (408) 268-1670
Fax:
email:
Notes: Customers must request recycling for construction materials.
Information updated on: -0/8-/2010

Types of items accepted
Metal - Aluminum Cans
Metal - Other Metals

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
Fee Charged

Inhouse Commercial Recyclers; Santa Clara
345 N. Autumn St.
Santa Clara, CA 95110
http://www.inhouserecyclers.com
Phone: (408) 292-4372
Fax:
email: inhouserecyclers@yahoo.com

Information updated on: -1/0-/2009

Types of items accepted
Metal - Aluminum Cans
Metal - Other Metals
Metal - Wire

Services End Use Types of Payment
Pick-up
Recycle
Fee Charged

J&S Recycling; San Francisco
3201 3rd Street
San Francisco, CA 94124
http://www.sanfranciscorecyclingcenter.com/
Phone: (415) 826-3432
Fax:
email: bayareametalsinc@yahoo.com

Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Metal - All Kinds
Metal - Aluminum Cans
Metal - Aluminum Scrap
Metal - Wire

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Recycle
Buy Back
Fee Charged
Payment to you

Mission Trail Transfer Station; Santa Clara
1313 Momorex Dr.
Santa Clara, CA 95050

Phone: (408) 727-5365 x 515
Fax:
email: ysessions@missiontrail.com

Information updated on: -0/8-/2010

Types of items accepted
Metal - Other Metals

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
Fee Charged

Newby Island Resource Recovery Park; Milpitas
1601 Dixon Landing Road
Milpitas, CA 95035
http://www.alliedwastescco.com
Phone: (408) 945-2800
Fax:
email: KMunoz@republicservices.com
Notes: Approved mixed construction and demolition recycling facility.
Information updated on: -1/0-/2009

Types of items accepted
Metal - All Kinds
Metal - Aluminum Scrap
Metal - Auto Parts
Metal - Other Metals
Metal - Pipe

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
Fee Charged

Ox Mountain Sanitary Landfill; Half Moon Bay
12310 San Mateo Rd.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Phone: (650) 726-1819
Fax:
email:

Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Metal - Aluminum Cans
Metal - Other Metals

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
Fee Charged
No Charge

Recology of the Coast (formerly Coastside/Seacoast Disposal); Pacifica
1046 Palmetto Avenue
Pacifica, CA 94044
http://www.recologyofthecoast.com
Phone: (650) 355-9000
Fax:
email:
Notes: Open to residents from Pacifica to Miramar only.
Information updated on: -0/3-/2010

Types of items accepted
Metal - All Kinds
Metal - Aluminum Cans
Metal - Pipe
Metal - Wire

Services End Use Types of Payment
Curbside Collection
Drop-off
Recycle
No Charge

Sims Metal; Redwood City
699 Seaport Blvd., near Frontage Road
Redwood City, CA 94063
http://www.sims-group.com/global/home/default-std.asp
Phone: (650) 369-4161
Fax:
email:
Notes: Does not accept bimetal (tin) food cans in Redwood City, but San Jose and Hayward locations take them.
Information updated on: -1/1-/2009

Types of items accepted
Metal - All Kinds
Metal - Aluminum Scrap
Metal - Other Metals
Metal - Wire

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
No Charge
Payment to you

South San Francisco Scavenger; South San Francisco
500 East Jamie Court
South San Francisco, CA 94080
http://www.ssfscavenger.com
Phone: (650) 589-4020
Fax:
email: info@ssfscavenger.com
Notes: Curbside collection for SSF, Brisbane, Millbrae, SF Intl Airport.
Information updated on: -1/0-/2009

Types of items accepted
Metal - All Kinds
Metal - Aluminum Cans
Metal - Aluminum Foil
Metal - Food Cans

Services End Use Types of Payment
Curbside Collection
Pick-up
Recycle
Fee Charged
No Charge

Stanford Recycling Center; Stanford
701 Serra St.
Stanford, CA 94305
http://recycling.stanford.edu/dropoff/
Phone: (650) 321-4236
Fax:
email: recycling@pssi.stanford.edu

Information updated on: -0/9-/2010

Types of items accepted
Metal - Aluminum Cans
Metal - Aluminum Foil
Metal - Aluminum Scrap
Metal - Food Cans

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
No Charge

The ReUse People; Oakland
9235 San Leandro Blvd
Oakland, CA 94603
http://www.thereusepeople.org
Phone: (888) 588-9490. (510) 383-1983
Fax:
email: Info@TheReusePeople.org
Notes: Picks up thoughout Bay Area. Nonprofit organization. No charge for drop off, there is a charge for pick up due to gasoline prices. The only nonprofit organization in California offering complete deconstruction services and tax deductible donations for all salvaged materials.
Information updated on: -1/1-/2009

Types of items accepted
Metal - Other Metals
Metal - Pipe

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Reuse
Fee Charged
No Charge

Urban Ore; Berkeley
900 Murray Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
http://www.urbanore.citysearch.com/
Phone: 510-841-SAVE (7283)
Fax:
email: uoecopark@urbanore.us
Notes: Accepts many items for re-use. No promises that business will accept materials sight unseen. Call for information. Hours: Mon-Sat 8:30am-7:00pm, Sun. 10am-7pm. Recycling (drop off) closes daily at 5:00pm.
Information updated on: -0/6-/2010

Types of items accepted
Metal - All Kinds
Metal - Pipe
Metal - Wire

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
Reuse
Fee Charged
No Charge

Whole House Building Supply; East Palo Alto
1955 Pulgas Avenue
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
http://www.driftwoodsalvage.com
Phone: 650 328-8731 (warehouse)
Fax:
email: gardner@batnet.com
Notes: Retail Warehouse and Pre-Demolition Sales at homes/buildings to be remodeled or demolished. Offers complete building deconstruction, donation and re-use services with significant tax benefits. For info on Material Donations or Deconstruction call EPACT, partnered 501(c)3 non profit, at (650) 562-3417. Availability of Materials: Warehouse (650) 328-8731. Message Center: (650)856-0634.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Metal - Other Metals

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Reuse
No Charge

Zanker Road Landfill; San Jose
675 Los Esteros Road
San Jose, CA 95134
http://www.z-best.com/Zankerrd/index.html
Phone: (408) 263-2384
Fax:
email:
Notes: Open weekdays 6 am-5:45 pm Weekends 8 am-3:45 pm
Information updated on: -1/1-/2009

Types of items accepted
Metal - All Kinds
Metal - Aluminum Scrap
Metal - Auto Parts
Metal - Other Metals
Metal - Pipe

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
Fee Charged

ZARC Recycling; South San Francisco
26 South Linden Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
http://www.zarcrecycling.com
Phone: (650) 871-7327
Fax:
email: zarc@zarcnet.com
Notes: Serves entire Bay Area.
Information updated on: -0/8-/2010

Types of items accepted
Metal - All Kinds
Metal - Aluminum Scrap
Metal - Auto Parts
Metal - Pipe
Metal - Wire

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Recycle
Fee Charged
No Charge
Payment to you
Miscellaneous
Achieve Kids; Palo Alto
3860 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
http://www.achievekids.org
Phone: (650) 494-1200
Fax:
email:
Notes: They are a non-profit organization that helps youth with complex disabilities find their full potential through an array of integrated mental health and special education services.
Information updated on: -0/8-/2010

Types of items accepted
Miscellaneous - Arts and Crafts
Miscellaneous - CDs
Miscellaneous - Educational Materials
Miscellaneous - Musical Instruments
Miscellaneous - Photography Supplies
Miscellaneous - Sports Equipment
Miscellaneous - Videos (VHS Tapes)

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Reuse
No Charge

Achieve Kids -SJ; San Jose
1212 McGinness Avenue
San Jose, CA 95127
http://www.achievekids.org
Phone: (408) 928-5777
Fax:
email:
Notes: They are a non-profit organization that helps youth with complex disabilities find their full potential through an array of integrated mental health and special education services.
Information updated on: -0/6-/2010

Types of items accepted
Miscellaneous - Arts and Crafts
Miscellaneous - Asceptic Containers
Miscellaneous - CDs
Miscellaneous - Educational Materials
Miscellaneous - Musical Instruments
Miscellaneous - Photography Supplies
Miscellaneous - Sports Equipment
Miscellaneous - Videos (VHS Tapes)

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Reuse
No Charge

ACR Recycling; Santa Clara
3315 Woodward Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95054
http://www.acrrecycling.com
Phone: 408-727-0120
Fax:
email: info@allcomputer.com
Notes: Recycles all electronics. Offers certified destruction on hard drives, computer board, chips, CD's & software. In business since 1992.
Information updated on: -0/6-/2010

Types of items accepted
Miscellaneous - CDs

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Recycle
No Charge

AER Worldwide; Fremont
42744 Boscell Rd.
Fremont, CA 94538
http://www.aerworldwide.com
Phone: 510.933.0514
Fax:
email: ewaste@aerworldwide.com
Notes: Fee Based Program, call for fees. They will pick up large quantities of material for a fee. Call to see if you qualify.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Miscellaneous - CDs

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Recycle
Fee Charged

Allied Waste Commercial Recycling; San Carlos
333 Shoreway Road
San Carlos, CA 94070
http://www.alliedwastesmc.com
Phone: (650) 592-2411
Fax:
email: info@alliedwastesmc.com
Notes: No extra charge for recycling -the cost is included in refuse rates. Allied Waste will provide bins or debris boxes for commercial customers. To begin/increase service, visit the Allied Waste website or call 650-592-2411, or call city recycling coordinator (see "Public Works Dept." in phonebook).
Information updated on: -0/8-/2009

Types of items accepted
Miscellaneous - Milk Cartons

Services End Use Types of Payment
Pick-up
Recycle
No Charge

Bay Rag Company; San Jose
201 San Jose Ave
San Jose, CA 95125
http://www.bayrag.com
Phone: (800) 245-7247; (408) 287-2511
Fax:
email: sales@bayrag.com
Notes: Pick-up available for commercial quantity.
Information updated on: -0/6-/2010

Types of items accepted
Miscellaneous - Fabric

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Reuse
No Charge

CalMAX for California's Schools (Materials Exchange); Sacramento
Statewide- California
Sacramento, CA 95812
http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/CalMAX/Kidmax.htm
Phone: (877) 520-9703
Fax:
email: calmax@ciwmb.ca.gov
Notes: Please see website for materials available/wanted. Donations may be tax deductible.
Information updated on: -0/6-/2010

Types of items accepted
Miscellaneous - Arts and Crafts

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Mail
Pick-up
Reuse
No Charge

GB Industrial; Union City
1528 Atlantic Street
Union City, CA 94587
http://www.gbimcorp.com
Phone: (510) 489-0881
Fax:
email: info@gbimcorp.com
Notes: They specialize in #7 (unknown) plastics but also take other items. Payment depends on quantity. Free pick up is available for large commercial accounts, upon request.
Information updated on: -0/8-/2010

Types of items accepted
Miscellaneous - CDs
Miscellaneous - Street Signs

Services End Use Types of Payment
Pick-up
Recycle
Fee Charged
No Charge

Goodwill Redwood City Training & Donation Center; Redwood City
1270 Oddstad Drive
Redwood City, CA 94063
http://www.sfgoodwill.org
Phone:
Fax:
email:
Notes: Donation Drop-off at the rear of the building.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Miscellaneous - CDs
Miscellaneous - Videos (VHS Tapes)

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
No Charge

GreenCitizen, Inc.; Palo Alto
161 Homer Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
http://www.greencitizen.com
Phone: (877) 918-8900; (650) 493-8700
Fax:
email: info@greencitizen.com
Notes: For info on pick-up, call 1/877-918-8900 x 707. There is a charge for pick-up. Repair/Reuse information please call 877-918-8900 x 706.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Miscellaneous - CDs
Miscellaneous - Videos (VHS Tapes)

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Recycle
Fee Charged
No Charge
Additional Locations:
GreenCitizen, Inc. - Burlingame 801 Mahler Road, Suite I Burlingame CA 94010

GreenCitizen, Inc. - San Francisco; San Francisco
591 Howard St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
http://www.greencitizen.com
Phone: (877) 918-8900 or (415) 287-0000
Fax:
email: info@greencitizen.com
Notes: For info on pick-up, call 1/877-918-8900 x 706. There is a charge for pick-up. For Repair/Reuse information please call 877-918-8900 x 707.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Miscellaneous - CDs
Miscellaneous - Videos (VHS Tapes)

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Recycle
Fee Charged
No Charge

Human Services Agency of San Mateo County - Children's Fund; Redwood City

Redwood City, CA 94063
http://www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/childrensfund
Phone: (650) 599-3808
Fax:
email: childrensfund@smchsa.org
Notes: Donations must be clean and in like new condition. Organization cannot except:dirty/stained, torn or broken items; items in need of repair, or knick-knacks. Donations are tax deductible. Drop off sites: County of San Mateo Human Services Agency, 400 Harbor Blvd., Building B, Belmont, Donation hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. County of San Mateo Human Services Agency, 2500 Middlefield Road, Redwood City. Donation hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. For large sized donations, i.e. appliances and furniture, please call/email to make arrangements. Large quantity pick up available. Serves children & families.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Miscellaneous - Arts and Crafts

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off

Inhouse Commercial Recyclers; Santa Clara
345 N. Autumn St.
Santa Clara, CA 95110
http://www.inhouserecyclers.com
Phone: (408) 292-4372
Fax:
email: inhouserecyclers@yahoo.com

Information updated on: -1/0-/2009

Types of items accepted
Miscellaneous - CDs

Services End Use Types of Payment
Pick-up
Recycle
Fee Charged

Lynx Recyclers; Santa Clara
1440 Norman Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95054
http://www.lynxrecyclers.com
Phone: (408) 748-9715
Fax:
email:
Notes: Recycles all sorts of plastics.
Information updated on: -0/8-/2010

Types of items accepted
Miscellaneous - CDs

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Recycle
No Charge

Parca; Burlingame
800 Airport Blvd., Suite 320
Burlingame, CA 94010
http://www.parca.org
Phone: (650) 312-0730
Fax:
email: parca@parca.org
Notes: Parca is a private,nonprofit organization serving people with developmental disabilites and their families.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Miscellaneous - Arts and Crafts

Services End Use Types of Payment
Pick-up
Reuse

Project Linus; Palo Alto
170 Seale Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
http://www.sjlinus.org
Phone: 408-252-1858
Fax:
email: sjlinus@comcast.net
Notes: Non-profit that provides love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new homemade washable blankets lovingly created by volunteer blanketeers.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Miscellaneous - Arts and Crafts

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Reuse

RAFT - Resource Area for Teaching; San Jose
1355 Ridder Park Drive
San Jose, CA 95131
http://www.raft.net
Phone: (408) 451-1420
Fax:
email: raft@raft.net
Notes: RAFT is a non-profit organization open to educators, non-profits and community groups involved in education.RAFT's innovative process for converting commonly discarded business materials into hands-on classroom activities supports teachers and preserves the environment. RAFT accepts a wide variety of items, from computers to cardboard tubes. Please call (408) 451-1420 for donation approval and to to arrange pickup.
Information updated on: -0/8-/2010

Types of items accepted
Miscellaneous - Arts and Crafts
Miscellaneous - CDs
Miscellaneous - Educational Materials
Miscellaneous - Fabric
Miscellaneous - Magnets

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Reuse
No Charge

RAFT Redwood City -Resource Area for Teaching; Redwood City
101 Twin Dolphin Drive
Redwood City, CA 94065
http://www.raft.net/index.php?pg=expansion
Phone: 650 802-5505
Fax:
email: raft@raft.net
Notes: RAFT Redwood City is housed within the San Mateo County Office of Education building. The entry to RAFT is located at the back of the building.RAFT is a non-profit organization open to educators, non-profits and community groups involved in education.RAFT's innovative process for converting commonly discarded business materials into hands-on classroom activities supports teachers and preserves the environment. RAFT accepts a wide variety of items, from computers to cardboard tubes. Please call (408) 451-1420 for donation approval and to to arrange for a pickup.
Information updated on: -0/8-/2010

Types of items accepted
Miscellaneous - Arts and Crafts
Miscellaneous - CDs
Miscellaneous - Educational Materials
Miscellaneous - Fabric
Miscellaneous - Magnets

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Reuse
No Charge

Rebecca's Recycled 'Riters; Redwood City

Redwood City, CA 94063
http://www.rebeccas-recycled-riters.com
Phone: (503) 784-9759
Fax:
email: rebecca@rebeccas-recycled-riters.com
Notes: Accepts used crayons for creation of new crayons in various shapes; sells the crayons as children's toy; non-toxic.
Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Types of items accepted
Miscellaneous - Arts and Crafts

Services End Use Types of Payment
Mail
Reuse
No Charge

SCRAP - Scroungers' Center for Re-usable Art Parts; San Francisco
801 Toland at Newcomb
San Francisco, CA 94124
http://www.scrap-sf.org
Phone: (415) 647-1746
Fax:
email: scrap@scrap-sf.org
Notes: Provides teachers and community groups with interactive learning materials to support excellence in education. Accepts unusual items. Please call for donation approval. Items must be clean.
Information updated on: -0/9-/2010

Types of items accepted
Miscellaneous - Arts and Crafts
Miscellaneous - CDs
Miscellaneous - Educational Materials
Miscellaneous - Fabric

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Pick-up
Reuse
No Charge

Shelter Network; Burlingame
1450 Chapin Ave., 2nd Floor
Burlingame, CA 94010
http://www.shelternetwork.org
Phone: (650) 685-5880 x 114
Fax:
email: snetwork@shelternetwork.org
Notes: Shelter Network is a nonprofit organization which provides housing and services for homeless families and individuals in San Mateo County.
Information updated on: -1/1-/2009

Types of items accepted
Miscellaneous - Arts and Crafts
Miscellaneous - Educational Materials
Miscellaneous - Shoes-Running
Miscellaneous - Sports Equipment

Services End Use Types of Payment
Drop-off
Reuse
No Charge

Stanford Recycling Center; Stanford
701 Serra St.
Stanford, CA 94305
http://recycling.stanford.edu/dropoff/
Phone: (650) 321-4236
Fax:
email: recycling@pssi.stanford.edu