Berkeley has several recycling and disposal facilities, ranging from standard CRV buyback centers to specialized e-waste sites and municipal transfer stations.
Berkeley Recycling Center is the community's go-to for standard material redemption and general household recycling.
Services: Offers buyback for CRV glass, plastic, and aluminum, and accepts non-buyback items like cardboard, mixed paper, and tin cans.
Operating Hours: Open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
The City Of Berkeley Transfer Station handles larger disposal needs that typical curbside service or small recycling centers cannot accommodate.
Services: Accepts trash, construction debris, and bulky items like mattresses or furniture (fees generally apply).
Resident Convenience: Provides drop-off for yard waste and compostable materials.
Operating Hours: Open Monday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Computer & Technology Resource Center is a dedicated facility for the responsible disposal and reuse of electronic waste.
Services: Accepts a wide range of e-waste, including computers, monitors, peripherals, and small appliances.
Sustainability Focus: Often refurbishes usable equipment for community donation or low-cost resale.
Operating Hours: Open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (10:00 AM start on Saturdays).
El Cerrito Recycling Center Click to open side panel for more information is highly rated and frequently used by Berkeley residents for items that are difficult to recycle elsewhere.
Services: Known for accepting a broad spectrum of materials including block styrofoam, corks, and used motor oil.
Atmosphere: Features a well-organized layout with drive-through convenience.
Berkeley Recycling Center
Recycling center 669 Gilman St
(510) 524-0113
http://berkeleyrecycling.org/
The City Of Berkeley Transfer Station
Garbage dump 1201 Second St
(510) 981-6300
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-services/trash-recycling/transfer-station
City of Berkeley Recycling
Garbage collection service 1201 Second St
(510) 981-7270
https://berkeleyca.gov/city-services/trash-recycling
El Cerrito Recycling Center
Recycling center 7501 Schmidt Ln
(510) 215-4350
http://ca-elcerrito.civicplus.com/533/Recycling-Environmental-Resource-Center
Computer & Technology Resource Center
Recycling center 620 Page St
(415) 883-1428
http://www.ewastecollective.org/
Ecology Center EcoStore
Non-profit organization 2530 San Pablo Ave
Eclectic shop for eco-friendly items
(510) 548-3402
http://www.ecologycenter.org/store
Sunset Recycling
Recycling center 2900 Broadway
(626) 290-0895
Urban Ore
Recycling center 900 Murray St
General store selling salvaged goods
(510) 841-7283
http://urbanore.com/
HAULS ALL RECYCLING: METAL/ELECTRONIC/JUNK REMOVAL
Recycling center 4715 West St
(510) 688-5923
https://www.haulsallrecycling1.org/
Ecology Center
Recycling center 1231 Second St
(510) 526-1131
http://www.ecologycenter.org/