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Dumps & landfills in Alameda County, CA

We list 46 places in Alameda County, CA where you can drop off waste: 2 landfills, 20 transfer stations and drop-off centers and 6 hazardous waste drop-offs, plus recyclers for other materials. The largest city in the county is Oakland. For 9 sites we checked hours and fees against the operator's own website.

Landfills (2)Transfer stations & drop-off centers (20)Household hazardous waste (6)Electronics, tires & scrap metal (18)

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Landfills in Alameda County

Transfer stations & drop-off centers in Alameda County

Household hazardous waste in Alameda County

Electronics, tires & scrap metal in Alameda County

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    Where can I dump trash in Alameda County?

    Altamont Landfill & Resource Recovery (Livermore), Berkeley Solid Waste Management Center and Transfer Station (Berkeley), Davis Street Transfer Station (San Leandro) and Fremont Recycling and Transfer Station (Fremont) and 16 more take household trash or bulky items.

    How many landfills are in Alameda County?

    We list 2 active landfills in Alameda County: Altamont Landfill & Resource Recovery and Vasco Road Sanitary Landfill.

    Where do I take paint and chemicals in Alameda County?

    Household hazardous waste goes to Alameda County HHW Facility - Fremont, Alameda County HHW Facility - Hayward and Alameda County HHW Facility - Livermore.

    How much does the dump cost in Alameda County?

    Altamont Landfill & Resource Recovery: msw/c&d in-county (alameda, san francisco), per ton $164.10; Berkeley Solid Waste Management Center and Transfer Station: refuse minimum load (330 lb or less) $38.50 + $3.50 environmental compliance fee; Davis Street Transfer Station: mattress or box spring Free, up to 5 per day for Alameda County residents and businesses. Rates as published by the operators, checked October 2026.

    Do I need to be a resident to use the dump in Alameda County?

    Alameda County HHW Facility - Fremont, Alameda County HHW Facility - Hayward and Alameda County HHW Facility - Livermore are for residents only. Proof needed: Driver's license, California ID, or proof of residence (Alameda County); no appointment needed.

    Where can I recycle tires, electronics or scrap metal in Alameda County?

    See the pages for hazardous waste, electronics, tires, yard waste, construction debris and scrap metal in Alameda County below.

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