What We Take, and What We Can't
Most household junk is fair game: furniture, appliances, electronics, yard waste, and remodel debris. What we can't take is household hazardous waste like paint, motor oil, and propane, which Alameda County residents can drop off free at 2100 East 7th Street in Oakland. Search for your item below, and if it isn't listed, call (510) 616-3261 and ask.
Furniture
- Couch or sofaWe take it
Donated first if it's clean and in good shape. Learn more
- SectionalWe take it
We take it apart if it won't clear the doorway. Learn more
- Sleeper sofaWe take it
The steel frame comes out for metal recycling. Learn more
- Recliner or armchairWe take it
- Mattress or box springWe take it
Recycled through California's Bye Bye Mattress program. Learn more
- Bed frame or headboardWe take it
- Dresser or chest of drawersWe take it
- Dining table and chairsWe take it
- Bookshelf or entertainment centerWe take it
- Desk or office chairWe take it
- Cubicles and office furnitureWe take it
We break down workstations on site. Learn more
- PianoWe take it, with a note
Yes, quoted after we see it. Uprights run 300 to 500 pounds. Learn more
Appliances
- Refrigerator or freezerWe take it
Refrigerant recovered under EPA Section 608, steel recycled. Learn more
- Washer or dryerWe take it
- Stove or ovenWe take it
- DishwasherWe take it
- MicrowaveWe take it
- Water heaterWe take it, with a note
Yes, once it's disconnected and drained. Learn more
- Window or portable AC unitWe take it
Refrigerant handled under EPA Section 608. Learn more
Electronics
- TV (flat screen or tube)We take it
Sent to a certified e-waste recycler. California bans TVs from the trash. Learn more
- Computer, laptop, or monitorWe take it
- Printer or copierWe take it
- Stereos, cables, and small electronicsWe take it
Outdoor & yard
- Hot tub or spaWe take it, with a note
Yes, cut apart and hauled. Quoted after we see the setup. Learn more
- ShedWe take it, with a note
Yes, torn down and hauled. Quoted after we see it. Learn more
- Swing set or play structureWe take it, with a note
Yes, taken apart on site. Quoted after we see it. Learn more
- TrampolineWe take it
Taken apart on site.
- Patio furnitureWe take it
- Grill or barbecueWe take it, with a note
Yes, with the propane tank removed. The tank can't ride in our truck.
- Lawn mowerWe take it, with a note
Yes, with the gas and oil drained first.
- Branches, brush, and leavesWe take it
Green waste goes to composting or mulching where possible. Learn more
- Soil, rock, or sodWe take it, with a note
Yes, priced by weight instead of truck space. Learn more
- Fence or deck boardsWe take it
Construction & remodel
- DrywallWe take it
- Lumber and scrap woodWe take it
- TileWe take it, with a note
Yes. Heavy loads are priced by weight. Learn more
- Concrete, brick, or stoneWe take it, with a note
Yes, priced by weight instead of truck space. Learn more
- Cabinets and countertopsWe take it
Solid cabinets go to reuse when they can. Learn more
- Toilet, sink, or bathtubWe take it
- Carpet and paddingWe take it
- Doors and windowsWe take it
Everyday stuff
- Boxes and bags of household junkWe take it
- Clothes, shoes, and linensWe take it
Donated when they're usable.
- Books, toys, and kitchenwareWe take it
- BicyclesWe take it
- Treadmill, elliptical, or weightsWe take it
- Storage unit contentsWe take it
Hazardous: we can't take
- Paint (latex or oil)We can't take it
Free drop-off at the Alameda County household hazardous waste facility, 2100 East 7th St, Oakland. Learn more
- Motor oil, gasoline, or antifreezeWe can't take it
Free drop-off at the Alameda County household hazardous waste facility, 2100 East 7th St, Oakland. Learn more
- Pesticides and garden chemicalsWe can't take it
Free drop-off at the Alameda County household hazardous waste facility, 2100 East 7th St, Oakland. Learn more
- Pool and cleaning chemicalsWe can't take it
Free drop-off at the Alameda County household hazardous waste facility, 2100 East 7th St, Oakland. Learn more
- Propane tanksWe can't take it
Free drop-off at the Alameda County household hazardous waste facility, 2100 East 7th St, Oakland. Learn more
- Household batteriesWe can't take it
Free drop-off at the Alameda County household hazardous waste facility, 2100 East 7th St, Oakland. Learn more
- Fluorescent tubes and CFL bulbsWe can't take it
Free drop-off at the Alameda County household hazardous waste facility, 2100 East 7th St, Oakland. Learn more
- Car batteriesWe can't take it
Auto parts stores take them back, or use the county facility on East 7th St.
- AsbestosWe can't take it
Needs a licensed abatement contractor. We can't haul suspected asbestos.
- Medical waste and sharpsWe can't take it
Not in our truck. Ask your pharmacy or the county hazardous waste program about sharps.
- Ammunition, fireworks, or explosivesWe can't take it
Contact local law enforcement for safe disposal.
The Alameda County household hazardous waste facility at 2100 East 7th St in Oakland is free for county residents, open Wednesday through Friday 9 to 2:30 and Saturday 9 to 4.
Why We Can't Take Hazardous Waste
Paint, solvents, fuel, pesticides, and batteries are regulated as household hazardous waste in California. They can't go in a junk removal truck, a dumpster, or your trash cart, because they're dangerous to the crews who handle them and to the groundwater under the landfill. The good news is the county facility on East 7th Street takes them from residents for free, Wednesday through Friday 9 to 2:30 and Saturday 9 to 4. Our full guide to hazardous waste in Oakland covers where every item goes.
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