Expert on source reduction of solid waste, particularly of office paper waste. He works at Lawrence Berkeley Labs and can offer some technical advice for source measurement and reduction.

Accepts hazardous wastes from households and qualifying businesses in Alameda County. Accepted materials include: batteries, fluorescents, paints, adhesives, auto additives, pesticides, herbicides, some misc. chemicals, prescription and over the counter medicines (except for controlled substances). Does not accept asbestos, railroad ties, treated wood (arsenic). Also operates facilities located in Fremont, Livermore, and Oakland, which are each open on certain days for drop off. Call or check web site for addresses, hours, open dates, and detailed lists of what you can and cannot drop off.

Drop off/Pickup: bathroom fixtures, doors, windows, hardware, toilets, sinks, wire, lighting, lumber, ironwork, cabinets, tools, insulation.

The No Drugs Down the Drain program is a public outreach program to alert California residents living in specific regions about the problems associated with flushing unused, unwanted, and expired medications down the toilet or drain and to provide them with other, safe and proper disposal choices. Can search by zip code for medication drop off sites near you.

RethinkWaste is a joint powers authority formed by twelve local government jurisdictions or Member Agencies in San Mateo County, California. Their mission is to cost effectively design, implement and manage innovative waste reduction and recycling programs and facility infrastructure that fulfills their responsibilities to Member Agencies while achieving community environmental and economic goals. RethinkWaste is recognized for its innovative waste reduction and recycling programs and facility infrastructure which are dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the quality of life and the environment.

A group providing locations to recycle natural wine corks for reuse. Local Drop off point is : Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant 1605 San Pablo Ave Berkeley CA 94702 510-524-1524 Other Drop Off Locations: <http://recork.org/locations/>

Collects old or unwanted medications for safe disposal,.. returned in ORIGINAL containers, with names removed from container. NO controlled substances. Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Offers free and low-cost drop-off recycling of TVs, laptops, cell phones, ink cartridges, CDs/DVDs, and batteries. They also provide pick-up service: call or email. Monday - Saturday 10-6 / closed 1:00 - 1:30 They also have San Francisco, Berkeley, Mountain View, and San Rafael locations.

Reclaims and converts 100% post-consumer textile waste into wiping cloths (rags).