Bulk Item Disposal: Castro Valley vs San Leandro
How do bulk item disposal rules compare between Castro Valley, CA and San Leandro, CA?
San Leandro has fewer restrictions than Castro Valley.
Castro Valley, CA
Alameda County
Alameda County residents receive bulk pickup appointments through their hauler for furniture, mattresses, and appliances. StopWaste operates household hazardous waste facilities.
View full Castro Valley rules →San Leandro, CA
Alameda County
ACI offers on-call bulky waste pickups for large items like furniture, mattresses, and appliances as part of San Leandro residential service.
View full San Leandro rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Castro Valley | San Leandro |
|---|---|---|
| Bulky Pickup | Annual appointment with hauler | - |
| HHW | StopWaste facilities in Livermore, Oakland, Hayward | - |
| Illegal Dumping | Report (510) 670-6460 | - |
| E-waste | Accepted at HHW facilities free to residents | - |
| Provider | - | Alameda County Industries |
| Frequency | - | On-call, included in service |
| Accepted | - | Furniture, mattresses, e-waste |
| Excluded | - | Hazardous waste, tires, CDI |
| Appliances | - | Refrigerant removal required |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Castro Valley FAQ
How do I dispose of a mattress in Castro Valley?
Contact Waste Management to schedule a bulky item pickup, or use the Davis Street Transfer Station in San Leandro for direct drop-off.
Where can I take old paint?
StopWaste Household Hazardous Waste facilities accept paint free of charge for Alameda County residents. Visit stopwaste.org for locations.
San Leandro FAQ
How do I schedule a bulky pickup?
Call ACI customer service or request online through the ACI San Leandro portal at least a week in advance.
What about hazardous waste?
Use the StopWaste Alameda County household hazardous waste facility in Oakland rather than curbside bulky pickup.
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