Where to dispose of hard-to-toss items in Alameda County, CA
- PaintPaint goes free, no appointment, to Alameda County's four HHW facilities.
California state rules
- California bans household batteries, fluorescent lamps and electronic devices from the trash — take them to an HHW program, retailer take-back or authorized recycler. source
- PaintCare runs free paint drop-off sites across California (often paint and hardware stores) for architectural paint, primers, stains and sealers; call ahead. source
- Bye Bye Mattress (Mattress Recycling Council) offers free mattress and box spring drop-off at participating California locations. source
Nearby California counties
Facilities
Alameda County HHW Drop-off Facilities (4)
Oakland 2100 E. 7th St; Hayward 2091 W. Winton Ave; Livermore 5584 La Ribera St; Fremont 41149 Boyce Rd
Oakland Wed–Fri 9–2:30, Sat 9–4; Hayward & Livermore Thu–Fri 9–2:30, Sat 9–4; Fremont Wed–Fri 8:30–2:30, Sat 8:30–4:30