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Online Reuse Resources
Palo Alto Free
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pafree/
All items offered must be free.

CalMAX
California Materials Exchange
http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/CalMAX/
A free service designed to help businesses find markets for nonhazardous materials they have traditionally discarded.

Fogster.com
http://www.fogster.com/
"Freebie", sell, and wanted classifieds.

Excess Access
http://www.excessaccess.com/
Online matching service matching donations with wishlists.

Craig's List
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/
Barter, sell and wanted classifieds.

eBay
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/
Buy, sell, trade.

RECYCLE

DFS Commercial Diversified Flooring Services - 650-829-3300
www.dfscommercial.com
info@dfscommercial.com
Foster City,
Call for more information.

Goodwill of Silicon Valley - 800-998-5728
info@goodwillsv.org
1080 North 7th Street
San Jose, CA 95112
Hours: 8a-3:30p
Goodwill of Silicon Valley has a carpet recycle program in which all employees are participants of their homeless veteran's program. All carpet is accepted for a fee of 75 cents per square yard. Minimum recycle fee is $20. Pick up is available for larger commercial accounts. Padding is also accepted for a fee. Foam padding is free to drop off.

Mattresses are accepted at all Goodwill stores (not trailers) for a fee of $10. If dropped off at address above, the fee is only $8.

Please note that drop off is by appointment only.

Newby Island Landfill & Recyclery - 408-262-1401
1601 Dixon Landing Road
Milpitas, CA
Cross Street: Highway 880
Hours: 8a - 4p, Mon - Sat
Drop-off. Recycles all types of carpet. Nylon carpet is recycled internationally, wool carpet is recycled domestically. Fee for recycling.

Also recycles:
Appliances
Asphalt
Brick
Carpet
Cardboard
Concrete
Dirt
Drywall
Landscape Debris
Metal
Rock
Wood

Premier Recycling - 408-297-7910
260 Leo Ave
San Jose,
Fees may apply.

Carpet Padding

REUSE

See Plastics 7 - Polyurethane, Cushion-Type Foam

RECYCLE

See Plastics 7 - Polyurethane, Cushion-Type Foam

Cathode Ray Tubes - CRTs

REUSE

Computer Recycling Center -
408-327-1800
Sunnyvale,
Hours: Call for times.
CRC is a non-profit that distributes used computers to schools and other non profit organizations. Reuses and recycles what cannot be reused. Call for more information.

Weird Stuff Warehouse - 408-743-5650
384 W. Caribbean Drive
Sunnyvale,
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:30a-4p
All drop off material must be reviewed and accepted by a Weird Stuff employee, before leaving it.

RECYCLE

Best Buy - East Palo Alto - 650-321-1918
1751 East Bayshore Road
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
Customers can drop off up to two devices per day at any of the Minneapolis-based retailers 1,006 stores throughout the United States. They will accept most consumer electronics, including televisions and monitors up to 32 inches, desktop computers, notebooks, videocassette recorders, DVD players and phones.

Appliances are not covered under the program.

Best Buy - Mountain View - 650-903-0591
2460 East Charleston Rd
Mt. View, CA 94303
Customers can drop off up to two devices per day at any of the Minneapolis-based retailers 1,006 stores throughout the United States. They will accept most consumer electronics, including televisions and monitors up to 32 inches, desktop computers, notebooks, videocassette recorders, DVD players and phones.

Appliances are not covered under the program.

GreenCitizen - 650-493-8700
www.greencitizen.com
161 Homer Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
GreenCitizen provides convenient, safe and accountable solutions that make it easy for individuals and organizations to help save the environment from harmful electronic waste.

At GreenCitizen, 100% of what they receive is recycled. Components that can be recycled are, and toxic elements are disposed of safely. By reusing glass, plastic, aluminum and heavy metals (like lead, copper and mercury), recycling averts the energy use and pollution linked with mining and drilling for new materials.

For hours and fees, go to www.greencitizen.com.

GreenLight Recycling - 408-347-9753
www.greenlight-recycling.com
775 Montague Expressway
Milpitas, CA
Details: info@greenlight-recycling.com
Greenlight Recycling is an environmentally conscious business that is dedicated to preserving our environment by helping residents and businesses dispose of electronic waste (e-waste) properly, safely and compliant with state and federal laws.

Weird Stuff Warehouse - 408-743-5650
384 W. Caribbean Drive
Sunnyvale,
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:30a-4p
All drop off material must be reviewed and accepted by a Weird Stuff employee, before leaving it.

CDs - Compact Discs

REUSE

Chimera Books and Records - 650-701-0611
1051 Middlefield Rd
Redwood City,
Cross Street: Main St.
Hours: Mon-Sat 10a-6p; Sun 12p-5p
Buys/trades used books, records, tapes, videos, CDs, any form of music for resale. Call first re:buy back.

Friends of the Palo Alto Library - 650-213-8755
www.friendspaloaltolib.org
4000 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto,
Details: Cubberley Community Center
Hours: Tues-Sat 2p-4p or by appointment
Accepts donations of books, CDs, records, tapes, videos, and computer software. Holds sales on the second Saturday of the month, 11a-4p. Call first for restrictions on items accepted or email donations@friendspaloaltolib.org.

Palo Alto Recycling Center -
2380 Embarcadero Rd
Palo Alto ,
Cross Street: east end of Embarcadero Rd
Hours: Daily 8a - 5p
The following are "Palo Alto Residents Only" drop off items:
Motor Oil & Filters
Antifreeze
Auto Batteries
Household Batteries
Fluorescent bulbs

RECYCLE

Palo Alto Curbside Recycling Program -
Accepts the following:
Paper (newspaper, magazines, mail, books, cardboard, paper boxes, etc.)
Glass (all glass bottles and jars, lids are ok)
Plastics (bottles, containers, rigid plastics (e.g., broken toys, shelving, etc.))
Metal (empty cans, foil, scrap metal)
Plastic Bags & Film (place all bags and film plastic in a bag)
Electronics (anything with a computer chip)

For a complete list of recyclable materials, go to: www.greenwaste.com/paloalto

SMaRT Station - 408-752-8530
301 Carl Road
Sunnyvale,
Cross Street: Borregas
Hours: Daily 8a - 5p
Fees may apply. Palo Alto residents must show proof of Palo Alto residency.

The station also has a Buy-Back Center for businesses and residents offering the current California Redemption Value on CRV-marked beverage containers.

Stanford Recycling Center -
701 Serra St
Stanford, CA
Cross Street: El Camino Real
Details: Stanford
Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a-5p, Sat 9a-5p
Hard or softcover books. Drop-off. Accepts clear and colored polyethylene and polypropylene plastic film (plastic shrink wrap & bags, stretch wrap, bubble wrap, blister pack, garment bags, merchandise bags, grocery bags,tarping, newspaper delivery bags). #1-#7 plastic bottles only.
Also accepts athletic shoes for recycling in Nike's Reuse-A-Shoe program. Athletic shoes that are reusable, will be donated to From Our Feet for distribution.

Cell Phones

REUSE

Goodwill Industries Donation Stations - Palo Alto Recycling Center - 650-496-5910
2380 Embarcadero Rd
Palo Alto,
Cross Street: east end of Embarcadero Rd
Hours: Daily 9a - 5p
No large appliances, no mattresses. Goodwill is a certified e-waste collector and can take electronic items for recycling and reuse. There is no drop off charge.

Staples Office Supply - 650-329-9440
700 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, CA
Drop-off used cell phone, PDAs, or pagers, as well as chargers in the clear plastic collection tubes located near the cell phone display area in every Staples Store. The collected devices will be refurbished by CollectiveGood for reuse or recycling.

Additional Staples location:
1351 Coleman Ave, Santa Clara
408-588-9650

RECYCLE

Palo Alto Hardware - 650-327-7222
875 Alma St
Palo Alto,
Cross Street: Channing
Drop-off during business hours.

Cloth, Fabric, Rags

REUSE

RAFT - Resource Area For Teachers - 408-451-1420
www.raft.net
1355 Ridder Park Drive
San Jose,
Cross Street: Brokaw Road
Hours: Call for times.
Call before taking anything to RAFT. RAFT is a non profit organization that accepts numerous types of ("thing-a-ma-jigs" and "whach-a-ma-call-its") items primarily from businesses. Examples are factory over-runs, business stationary that is outdated, manufacturing scraps such as leather, fabric, plastic, wood, all types of office supplies, scientific equipment that could be used in a class room setting, and numerous other types of materials. These items are then sold at a very low cost to help teachers offset the cost of purchasing materials for the classroom.

SCRAP - Scroungers' Center for Reusable Art Parts - 415-647-1746
www.scrap-sf.org
834 Toland St
San Francisco , 94124
SCRAP is a non profit organization that accepts numerous types of art supplies and parts. Examples are leather, mylar, banners, flags, textiles, paper, feathers, shiny objects, brushes, paints and much more. SCRAP will pick up contributions of four boxes or more by appointment at no charge.

RECYCLE

Bay Rag - 408-287-2511
201 San Jose Ave
San Jose,
Details: 800-245-7247
Hours: Mon-Fri 8a-4:30p- drop-off
Accepts clean, unwearable clothes, linens, sewing scraps/towels that are acceptable for recycling into rags.

Industrial Wiper - 408-286-4752
1851 South 7th St.
San Jose,
Details: 800-894-7247
Hours: Mon-Fri 8a-5p
Accepts clean cotton fabrics. No charge for drop-off. May pay for materials (case by case basis).

Clothing

REUSE

Ages Ahead - 650-323-3061 or 327-4480
www.agesahead.com
470 Bryant St
Palo Alto,
Cross Street: University Ave
Hours: By appointment
Accepts bridal gowns on consignment only.

Career Closet - 408-451-1200
43 Gish Road
San Jose, CA
Hours: Mon-Thurs 10a- 5p
Interview oriented clothing and accessories. Must be clean, on hangers and less than 4 years old. Clothing is not accepted in boxes or bags.

Additional drop off location: Jeri Fink - Agent; State Farm Insurance, 2225 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. Call first at 650-812-2700 or jeri.fink.B9hq@statefarm.com.

Ecumenical Hunger Program -
650-323-7781 or info@ehpcares.org
2411 Pulgas Avenue
East Palo Alto,
Hours: Mon-Fri 9a-5p
Accepts furniture and household goods in good condition. Also takes large working appliances, less than 10 years old. Will also accept cash donations; canned, fresh, surplus and unprepared foods.

Pick up at no charge.

Goodwill Industries - 650-494-1416
4085 El Camino Way
Palo Alto,
Cross Street: W. Meadow Drive
Hours: Mon-Sat 9a-7p; Sun 10a-6p
No large appliances; small appliances in working order are acceptable. Also accepts televisions in good working order.

Salvation Army - 408-749- 0451
812 W. El Camino Real
Sunnyvale,
Cross Street: Hollenbeck
Details: 800-958-7825 for pick-up
Hours: Mon-Sat 9a-7p
No mattresses. Accepts televisions in good working order. Call first to confirm.

Trappings of Time - 650-323-3061
470 Hamilton Ave
Palo Alto,
Cross Street: Cowper St
Hours: Mon-Sat 11a-6p
Accepts men's and women's clothing, formal wear, shoes.

Urban Ministry's Clothes Closet - 650-853-8697
330 Ravenswood Ave
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
Menlo Park,
Hours: Wed 1p-4p
Adult clothing, winter clothing, everyday & interview clothing. Sleeping bags, backpacks.

RECYCLE

Clothing - Consignment

REUSE

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Computer Monitors

REUSE

Plugged-In - 650-322-1134 ext. 14
www.pluggedin.org
East Palo Alto,
Details: donations@pluggedin.org
Call or email regarding donations. Hardware acceptance list and donation guidelines listed on web site.

A community technology center with a mission to ensure that everyone in EPA has the opportunity to benefit from the information revolution. To make donations, call or email for further information.

Weird Stuff Warehouse - 408-743-5650
384 W. Caribbean Drive
Sunnyvale,
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:30a-4p
All drop off material must be reviewed and accepted by a Weird Stuff employee, before leaving it.

RECYCLE

Weird Stuff Warehouse - 408-743-5650
384 W. Caribbean Drive
Sunnyvale,
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:30a-4p
All drop off material must be reviewed and accepted by a Weird Stuff employee, before leaving it.

Computers and Computer Accessories

REUSE

Weird Stuff Warehouse - 408-743-5650
384 W. Caribbean Drive
Sunnyvale,
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:30a-4p
All drop off material must be reviewed and accepted by a Weird Stuff employee, before leaving it.

RECYCLE

Weird Stuff Warehouse - 408-743-5650
384 W. Caribbean Drive
Sunnyvale,
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:30a-4p
All drop off material must be reviewed and accepted by a Weird Stuff employee, before leaving it.

Concrete

REUSE