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Berkeley Solid Waste Management Center and Transfer Station
You will find Berkeley Solid Waste Management Center and Transfer Station in Berkeley, CA. It is a transfer station in Alameda County. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. Listed materials: household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. Alameda County has 46 sites in our directory, including this one.
| Address | 1201 Second St, Berkeley, CA 94710 Directions |
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| County | Alameda County, CA |
| Phone | (510) 981-7270 |
| Website | berkeleyca.gov |
| Hours | Mon-Sat: 8 am to 4:30 pm Closed Sundays, New Year's Day, July 4, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Construction-related delays expected Oct 5 - Dec 31, 2026. |
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| Who can use it | Open to non-residents |
| Access | Public site, typically meant for residents |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, Mattresses, motor oil |
| Not accepted | hazardous waste, explosives, ammunition |
| Load cover | Loads must be covered or tied down |
| Operator | City of Berkeley |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: berkeleyca.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Alameda County
- Alameda County household hazardous waste is free for county residents at four permanent facilities (Oakland, Hayward, Livermore, Fremont), no appointment; limit 125 lb or 15 gallons per vehicle, containers up to 5 gal/50 lb. Medicines are not accepted. Source
Before you go
- Strap down furniture and cover light material so nothing blows out on the way.
- Most dumps turn away hazardous waste, so keep paint and chemicals out of the load.
- Load the heaviest items last so they come off first.
Other transfer stations nearby
- El Cerrito Recycling Center Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsScrap metal
- California Waste Solutions (Wood St.) Transfer station
- California Waste Solutions (10th St.) Transfer station
- Hours: Wed-Sat: 9 am to 4 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Asphalt Shingle Recyclers, LLC Transfer station
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- El Cerrito Recycling Center Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsScrap metal
- Hours: Wed-Sat: 9 am to 4 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
More in Alameda County
All 46 drop-off sites in Alameda County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · California
Frequently asked questions
Where is Berkeley Solid Waste Management Center and Transfer Station?
1201 Second St, Berkeley, CA 94710. The map link above starts navigation from your location.
What can I drop off at Berkeley Solid Waste Management Center and Transfer Station?
Berkeley Solid Waste Management Center and Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. Not accepted: hazardous waste, explosives and ammunition.
Can non-residents use Berkeley Solid Waste Management Center and Transfer Station?
Yes, according to the operator it is not limited to residents.
How much does it cost to dump at Berkeley Solid Waste Management Center and Transfer Station?
Refuse minimum load (330 lb or less): $38.50 + $3.50 environmental compliance fee; Refuse per ton: $149.00 + $5.00 environmental compliance fee; C&D minimum load (330 lb or less): $33.50 + $3.50 environmental compliance fee; C&D per ton: $130.00 + $5.00 environmental compliance fee. Prices effective August 1, 2022 per city page. Unseparated (mixed) loads add a 75% surcharge on the refuse base rate.. Source checked October 2026.
When is Berkeley Solid Waste Management Center and Transfer Station open?
Mon-Sat: 8 am to 4:30 pm. Closed Sundays, New Year's Day, July 4, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Construction-related delays expected Oct 5 - Dec 31, 2026..
What other transfer stations are near Berkeley Solid Waste Management Center and Transfer Station?
El Cerrito Recycling Center in El Cerrito (2.8 mi), California Waste Solutions (Wood St.) in Oakland (3.9 mi) and California Waste Solutions (10th St.) in Oakland (4.7 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Berkeley?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is El Cerrito Recycling Center, about 2.8 miles away.
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