These items do not belong in the trash, in fact it is illegal to dispose "universal waste", like batteries and fluorescent lamps, in your waste containers.
Wondering where to properly recycle your household's collected batteries and fluorescent lamps?
Household battery sites in Alameda:
Pagano’s Hardware Mart (2)
640 Central
2298 South Shore Center
Encinal Hardware
2801 Encinal Avenue
City Hall
2263 Santa Clara Avenue
City Hall West
950 W. Mall Square
Alameda Free Library
1550 Oak Street
Alameda Municipal Power
2000 Grand Street
Mastick Senior Center
1155 Santa Clara Avenue
Housing Authority
701 Atlantic Avenue
Fire Administration
1300 Park Street
Lamp Collection Sites in Alameda (4):
Alameda County Industries
2307 Blanding Avenue, Ste. B
Pagano’s Hardware Mart (2)
640 Central
2298 South Shore Center
Encinal Hardware
2801 Encinal Avenue
Alameda County Houshold Hazardous Waste is the spot for Universal Wastes and difficult to recycle items:
Make plans for your own drop off of all kinds of things, from sharps to cooking oil. Check their schedule, load up your car, make sure you have Alameda County ID, and go!
Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste Facility, Oakland
