THE CITY OF BERKELEY TRANSFER STATION
Accepts Your Refuse, Construction & Demolition Debris, Yard Waste & Recyclables
LOCATION:
1201 Second Street - just off the Gilman Street freeway exit in Berkeley
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Open: Monday through Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Closed: The Transfer Station is closed on all Sundays and the following holidays:
Easy access, quick service, competitive prices - see our current Transfer Station Rates
COMPOSTING & RECYCLING AT THE TRANSFER STATION
Compostables: Please keep plant debris and other compostable materials separate from your other refuse.
- Compostable materials include: tree and garden trimmings, unpainted/untreated wood (nails are okay) and clean sheetrock.
- Not allowed: plywood, particle board, painted wood, and plastic bags (please empty any plastic bags used to transport debris).
- We cannot compost sod or plant debris with excessive dirt - this will be handled and charged as refuse.
- Remember: loads that contain only compostable materials are charged at a reduced rate - see the rates, below.
Mixed construction & demolition (C&D) debris: You'll be directed to unload this onto a separate pile for C&D sorting.
Other Recyclable & Special Handling Items
- We accept and recycle appliances, mattresses and tires, and donate reusable goods. These items may carry a special handling fee, see rates, below. You can save money by donating reusable goods yourself. Check out our Reuse Guide for resources.
- Lower your costs: use the Berkeley Recycling Center. To save money, recycle as much as possible at the Berkeley Recycling Center (at the corner of 2nd and Gillman) before you enter the Transfer Station. Organize your load so you can easily remove the recyclable materials.
DISPOSAL OF OTHER MATERIALS
Recycle Motor Oil and Oil Filters: For people and businesses who change their own oil, we pay 16¢ per gallon for up to 20 gallons of oil per customer, delivered in 5‑gallon or smaller containers. Clean motor oil and hydraulic fluid only - no brake fluid, solvents or antifreeze.
NO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AT THE TRANSFER STATION
For information about disposal programs for hazardous waste from residences and small businesses: Please see the StopWaste.org and Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste Program web sites or call the Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste Hotline at 800-606-6606.
Also, we do not accept most Universal Waste. Please ask the attendant for more information.
TRANSFER STATION RATES: Effective as of January 1, 2010
KIND OF MATERIAL
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RATE
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REFUSE, TRASH, C & D
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Minimum charge for load of 330 pounds or less*
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$29.00
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Per ton, prorated basis for loads greater than 330 lbs
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$126.00
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COMPOSTABLE ORGANIC MATERIALS
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Minimum charge for load of 330 pounds or less*
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$23.00
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Per ton
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$67.00
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MIXED LOAD OF REFUSE & ORGANIC DEBRIS
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see note$
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If customer separates all compostables:
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Minimum charge for load of 330 pounds or less*
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$29.00
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Per ton
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$126.00
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If customer does not separate all compostables:
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Minimum charge for load of 330 pounds or less*
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$43.50
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Per ton
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$189.00
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ITEMS THAT REQUIRE SPECIAL HANDLING
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Refrigerated appliance
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$43.00
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Mattress or box spring
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$14.00
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Automobile tire
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$10.00
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Truck tire
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$15.00
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Propane tank
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$20.00
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TV/monitor/CRT per each item over 2 (1st 2 are free)
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$9.00
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PREPAID REFUSE & COMPOST BAGS & TAGS
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Prepaid Refuse Bag
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$5.60
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Prepaid Compost Bag
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$2.25
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Prepaid Compost Tag
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$1.30
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* Minimum used for rate per cubic yard if scale is inoperable, estimate of volume to nearest half cubic yard.
$ The Alameda County Plant Debris Landfill Ban requires that any self-haul load (containing at least 10% plant debris) be separated for composting. The "mixed load" that's separated upon delivery by the customer will be weighed and charged at the standard Refuse rate. A customer who does not separate plant debris from refuse will have a surcharge for the load, which is 50% of the refuse rate.
If you have questions about the rates, please contact Customer Service.
Thank you for using the Berkeley Transfer Station for your recycling, composting and refuse disposal needs.