Oakland Recycles

04/21/2026

Need a bulky for a buildings with lots of units? Property managers can schedule a free roll-off container and schedule a bulky removal day for the tenants. Check out our Oakland Recycles website for more information https://www.oaklandrecycles.com/bulky-service/

04/18/2026

Already used your bulky pickup?
Schedule your free bulky drop off.
For more information check out the Oakland Recycles website https://www.oaklandrecycles.com/bulky-service/

04/16/2026

East Oakland residents- sign up to drop your poisonous and flammable materials off at the HHW drop off event for free. It's not just for San Leandro residents-- it's for you too! ☣️🏴‍☠️ 🔥

San Leandro, you're up next! Start gathering all your toxic items to dispose of them safely at the HHW Drop Off Event on Sunday, May 3!

Below are the simple steps to prepare for the event:
1. Sign up: www.stopwaste.org/hhw-sanleandro
2. Set a reminder
3. Start gathering your items. Here's a list of what's accepted: https://www.stopwaste.org/recycling-disposal/hazardous-waste/household-hazardous-waste/one-day-events
4. On the day of the event, load your trunk with your hazardous items. Check your confirmation email for address and packing instructions.
5. Roll up and let our technicians handle the toxic items!

04/11/2026

For more information on bulky pick ups and drop offs check out the Oakland Recycles website at www.oaklandrecycles.com/bulky-service/

04/09/2026

More opportunities to ensure a great summer harvest coming to a library near you!

Attend these FREE programs to learn gardening tips, take home seedings for your own garden, and to make new friends who also love plants! 🌻

This month, we're hosting:
🌷 Spring planting and garden crafts at the Elmhurst Branch
💧Waterwise vegetable gardening with UC Master Gardeners of Alameda County
🪴 Plant Swap at the Piedmont Ave. Branch
🛝 Garden Playdates at the Melrose Branch
🌱 Sprout Pop Ups at the Golden Gate Branch

Dates and times ➡️ https://bit.ly/4sc5gRg

04/09/2026

Don't have plans this Saturday? Now you do! Register to learn how to turn your food scraps into food for your plants. Your tomatoes will thank you.

Learn to turn food scraps into garden gold! Join us this Saturday at the Environmental Center at Merritt College from 12PM to 2PM to explore hot, cold, worm, ASP, and hügelkultur composting techniques

Making and using compost in your garden offers many benefits: recycling valuable resources, improving water retention, regulating soil temperature, fighting pests and diseases, and nourishing the soil food web that supports healthy plants. In this introductory workshop at Merritt College, you’ll learn several effective composting methods and how to choose the right system for your space, time, and gardening goals.

Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/compost-101-turn-food-scraps-into-rich-garden-soil-with-stopwaste-tickets-1984950376008?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/09/2026

Two neighboring cities are having HHW drop off events that Oaklanders are welcome to attend. Sign up today!

Make your spring cleaning easy this year! Gather all your old batteries, medications, cleaners, and more to drop them off at either of the Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste drop-off events in Alameda on Sunday, April 19 or San Leandro on Sunday, May 3. Hurry and secure your spot—appointments are sure to fill up quickly: https://bit.ly/3Oegvuz

04/06/2026

Sign up today!

Participate on April 18th for Oakland Earth Day! As climate change is impacting many of us and our health, let’s join together and beautify our town! There are many activities you can take part in. It can be gardening, litter removal, habitat restoration, fire fuel reduction, etc. Stand up against climate change to better our health and our communities! For more information and to sign up, go to https://na2.hubs.ly/H04GwRd0 🌱🌎

04/01/2026

03/21/2026

Have stuff too big for your carts? Schedule a bulky pick up at www.OaklandRecycles.com/Bulky

03/20/2026

Make your easy this year! Gather all your old batteries, medications, cleaners, and more to drop them off at our free and safe disposal event. Sunday, April 19 kicks off the first Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) event of the season 🥳. Hurry and secure your spot—appointments are sure to fill up quickly: www.stopwaste.org/hhw-alameda

03/13/2026

Spring feels like it has sprung in Oakland. Ready to get your hands in the dirt- learn best practices at one of these many workshops.

Find public events in Alameda County hosted by local community partners and/or StopWaste: EBMUD Landscape Rebate Office Hours When: Every other Tuesday from 12 - 1 pm, and from 5 - 6 pm Where: Online Event Hosted by: EBMUD