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Recyle/Reuse Information and ResourcesGet rid of that old stuff in a responsible wayCheck the Yellow Pages under Recycle/Reuse for a terrific guide for recycling, including a complete listing of Bay Area thrift stores. Reuse
and Recycling Guide Thrift Stores Goodwill Industries of the Greater East Bay
Shredding Services Shred-It Cabinets and Furniture Philanthropy By Design Computer, Electronics and Appliance Recycling Concord Recycle Center The Electronics Industries
Alliance Environment Consumer Education Initiative Jaco Environmental Appliance Recycling Cellular Phone Recycling Verizon Wireless locations take any old cell phones Staples Office Supply Stores accepts used cell phones, PDAs, pagers and ink/toner cartridges. Rechargeable Batteries www.rbrc.org or toll free 800-8-BATTERY Clothing Wardrobe for Opportunity in Concord and Oakland www.wardrobe.org is always in need of up-to-date professional clothing and accessories for men and women. They also accept unopened toiletries, including travel or sample sizes. Soles4Souls distributes gently worn footwear to the needy, including victims of natural disasters worldwide. Consult its website, www.Soles4Souls.org Miscellaneous www.ExcessAccess.com matches business and household item donations with the wish list of nonprofits that can provide pick-ups. Local libraries accept CDs, DVDs, videos, recorded books and both paperback and hardback books. They do not accept textbooks, computer manuals, encyclopedias or out dated travel books. ZUNAFISH zunafish.com: Register as a member and you can post the titles of CDs, DVDs, books, video games and VHS tapes tapes you're done with. Then browse for the titles you'd like to trade for. Habitat For Humanity ReStore accepts donations of new and used building materials and supplies in good condition. Online at: www.habitatEB.org Urban Ore Eco Park at the corner of Seventh and Ashby in Berkeley welcomes discarded home furnishings, books, electronics, office equipment and oddities. It is a fun place to poke around. 510-841-7283 Central Contra Costa County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility at 4797 Imhoff Place in Martinez is open Tuesday thru Saturday 9-4. 800-646-1431 Contra Costa Transfer and Recovery Station takes the big stuff, including mattresses, carpet padding, tires, electronics, construction and demolition debris, furniture and appliances. 951 Waterbird Way, Martinez. 925-313-8900 for a complete list and fees. Businesses such as UPS stores will take a small amount of bubble pack and polystyrene materials, otherwise known as peanuts. Call the Peanut Hotline (800-828-2214) to find neighborhood stores where you can drop off packing peanuts for reuse. Lions Club will take eyeglasses, hearing aids and medical appliances for the physically impaired, such as crutches, walkers, wheelchairs, and shower and potty chairs. Penny Saver allows you to advertise FREE STUFF. 800-479-479 www.freecycle.org Charities without thrift stores you can donate directly to: Bay Area Alliance for Youth and Family Services If you know of any excellent organizations, charities or community resources which are not listed here, please contact us.
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