Click here for Marin Hazardous and Solid Waste JPA Recycling Guide.
This is an A to Z listing of materials, many of which are not included in your regular residential and commercial recycling program.
AEROSOL CANS
Novato Disposal Services accepts all empty aerosol cans, free of propellant, for curbside recycling and at the Novato Recycling Center.
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ALUMINUM
Novato Disposal Services accepts all aluminum cans, foil, and food trays at curbside for recycling. Novato Recycling Center and buybacks accept CRV aluminum cans.
Novato Recycling Center
7576 Redwood Blvd.
Novato, CA
Drop-off; CRV buyback
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ANTIFREEZE
Most antifreeze is made with a petroleum product called ethylene glycol. It’s hazardous to pets as well as the environment.
Novato Recycling Center
7576 Redwood Blvd.
Novato, CA
(415) 897-4177
Free drop-off
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APPLIANCES
Many thrift and resale stores will accept small working appliances. Look in your yellow pages.
Salvation Army
www.satruck.com
Drop-off or pickup; donate on line or call for an appointment
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1-800-GOT-JUNK
(800) 468-5865
Pick up and fee charged; most appliances
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United Cancer Research Society
(800) 443-4224
Pickup service
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Novato Disposal Services
(415) 897-4177
Pick-up services; Fee charged for removing freon from appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners
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ASBESTOS
Small amounts of asbestos are accepted at Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Call 892-7344 for appointment. For removal and disposal information call the County Office of Waste Management at 499-6647 or go to www.marinrecycles.org
Redwood Landfill
8950 Redwood Hwy.
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 892-2851
Non-friable asbestos; fee charged |
NWS Hayroad Landfill
6426 Hay Rd.
Vacaville
707-678-5692
Friable & non-friable asbestos |
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ASEPTIC PACKAGING
Novato Disposal Services accepts all milk cartons, juice boxes and other aseptic packaging for curbside recycling and at the Novato Recycling Center
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ASPHALT / CONCRETE / INERTS
Redwood Landfill
8950 Redwood Hwy.
Novato, CA
(415) 892-2851
Recovers asphalt & concrete; fee charged
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Dutra Materials
1600 Petaluma Blvd., South
Petaluma, CA
(707) 763-0991
www.dutragroup.com
Drop off and fee
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AUTOMOBILES
Check with your favorite charity to see if they accept automobile donations
Arnold’s Auto Dismantlers
864 Vallejo Ave.
Novato, CA
(415) 892-3900
Buy used cars; pickup available |
Mac-Andy Used Auto Parts
310 Deer Island Ln.
Novato, CA 94945
(415) 892-0993
Buy used cars and parts |
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BATTERIES - AUTOMOTIVE
Check with your local service station or auto parts store for disposal options. State law requires that dealers take back used lead-acid batteries when you buy a new one.
Novato Recycling Center
7576 Redwood Blvd.
Novato, CA
Drop-off
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Kragen Auto Parts
1400 So. Novato Blvd.
Novato, CA
(415) 897-5338
Drop-Off
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BATTERIES — HOUSEHOLD
Rechargeable batteries are typically found in cordless and cell phones, laptops, power tools and cameras. Types include lithium ion, NiCad, nickel metal hydride and small sealed lead-acid batteries. Please dispose of all household batteries properly. All types of household batteries are accepted at the Novato Recycling Center and Novato Fire Stations. Please tape the ends of lithium ion batteries prior to disposal.
Novato Recycling Center
7576 Redwood Blvd.
Novato, CA
(415) 897-4177
Drop-off; all types of household batteries
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Novato Fire Stations
All locations
Drop-off; all types of household batteries
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Cellular World
132 Vintage Way
Novato, CA
(415) 898-5555
Drop-off; rechargeables only including lithium ion; NiCads; nickel metal hydrides
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Kragen Auto Parts
1400 S. Novato Blvd.
Novato, CA
(415) 897-5338
Drop-off; rechargeables only including lithium ion; NiCads; nickel metal hydrides; small sealed lead acid batteries
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RBRC toll-free helpline
www.rbrc.org
1-800-822-8837
Database of rechargeable battery recycling locations
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Radio Shack Stores
930 Diablo Ave.
Novato, CA
(415) 897-4564
Drop-off; rechargeables only including lithium ion; NiCads; nickel metal hydrides; small sealed lead acid batteries only
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BICYCLES
Novato Goodwill Industries
936 Seventh Street, or
Vintage Oaks Shopping Center,
behind Marshalls
Hours: Daily 8:30am-12:30pm;
1:00-5:00pm
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Novato Human Needs
1523 S. Novato Blvd.
Novato, CA
(415) 892-2172
Drop off; bicycles in good condition
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BOOKS
Many libraries, thrift stores and used bookstores accept books. Other agencies accepting books include the Novato Senior Center, churches and some schools. Look in your local yellow pages.
Friends of the Marin County Library
Drop-off
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The Global Book Exchange
(415) 883-BOOK (2665)
Collects text & library books for distribution
www.bookexchange.marin.org
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CARDBOARD
Novato Disposal Service provides curbside recycling services for small cardboard boxes. For large quantities of cardboard, such as moving boxes, please deliver to the Novato Rectycling Center on Redwood Boulevard. See address below.
Novato Recycling Center
7576 Redwood Blvd.
Novato, CA
(415) 897-4177
Drop-off; flattened boxes; all sizes
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CARPET
Local animal shelters often use small amounts of old carpet for bedding.
Marin Humane Society
171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd.
Novato, CA
(415) 883-4621
Old carpet and foam padding
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CELL PHONES
The CA Cell Phone Recycling Act of 2004 requires all cell phone retailers to take back cell phones for recycling for free. You may also donate cell phones to non-profit organizations dealing with emergency situations or victims of domestic violence.
Cellular World
132 Vintage Way
Novato, CA
(415) 898-5555
Free drop-off; any brand
Cingular Wireless
104 Vintage Way, A-1
Novato, CA
(415) 898-8255
Free drop-off; any brand
Creative Wireless
936 7th Street
Novato, CA
(415) 899-1666
Free drop-off; any brand
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Novato Wireless
2009 Novato Blvd.
The Square Shopping Center
Novato, CA
(415) 899-1077
Free drop-off; any brand
Radio Shack
930 Diablo Ave.
Novato, CA
(415) 897-4564
Free drop off; any brand
Sprint PCS
208 Vintage Way, K-17
Novato, CA
(415) 878-0355
Call To Protect c/o Motorola
1580 E. Ellsworth Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(202) 785-0081
Mailback; Working or non-working cellular PCS; nationwide program to collect & repair cell phones and distribute to victims of domestic violence
www.wirelessfoundation.org
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CHRISTMAS TREES
Novato Disposal Service provides curbside pickup recycling for Christmas trees. Call Novato Disposal at 897-4177 for dates.
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CLOTHES
Donate clothes to thrift stores, fundraising events or sell on consignment. Check in your local phone directory under Thrift Shops, Consignment Services or Clothing-Resale
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COMPUTERS
Computers and related electronics are banned from landfill disposal. For a directory of computer recycling centers go to www.erecycle.org or www.earth911.com
Computers for Education & Computer Recycling Center
3249 Santa Rosa Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA
(707) 570-1600
Accepts all computers and accessories; fees charged
www.crc.org
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Novato Goodwill Locations
936 Seventh Street, or
Vintage Oaks Shopping Center,
behind Marshalls
Hours: Daily 8:30am-12:30pm,
1:00-5:00pm
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Marin Computer Resource Center
60 Leveroni Court, Ste. 200B
Novato, CA
(415) 883-1428
Donates computers and related equipment to non profits, school libraries, and low income families; fees charged for monitors and TVs
www.accrc.org
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Household Hazardous Waste Facility
(415) 892-7344
Computer monitors only; call for appointment
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COMPUTER DISKS / LASER C.D.’S
Green Disk
800-305-3475
Mail Back; send C.D’s and computer disks for recycling; call for instructions
www.greendisk.com
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Ecodisk
888-797-7638
Mail back program; C.D.s, tapes; call for instructions
www.ecodisk.com
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Instashred Security Services, Inc.
800-967-4733
Pick -up; business only!
www.instashred.com
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ELECTRONICS
Commonly called E-Waste, electronics are considered hazardous waste and cannot be thrown in the trash.
Computer Recycling Center/Computers & Education
3249 Santa Rosa Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA
(707) 570-1600
Most household consumer electronics; drop-off and fees
www.crc.org
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Novato Goodwill Locations
936 Seventh Street, or
Vintage Oaks Shopping Center,
behind Marshalls
Hours: Daily 8:30am-12:30pm, 1:00-5:00pm
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Marin Computer Resource Center
60 Leveroni Court, Ste. 200B
Novato, CA
(415) 883-1428
Donates computers and related equipment to non-profits, schools and low income families; fees charged
www.accrc.org
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Household Hazardous Waste Facility
(415) 892-7344
Accepts old TV’s & computer monitors ONLY; call for appointment
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EYE GLASSES
Lions Clubs
(925) 708-4833
Collects, cleans & repairs prescription, reading and sunglasses. Call for drop-off locations
www.lionsinsight.org
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LensCrafters
3840 Northgate Mall
San Rafael, CA
(415) 507-0800
Drop-off; prescription and non-prescription glasses
www.lenscrafters.com
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FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Household fire extinguishers are accepted at Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Call 892-7344 for appointment.
Santa Rosa Fire Equipment Service
(707) 546-0797
Drop-off; Full & empty extinguishers
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FLUORESCENT BULBS
Fluorescent bulbs contain mercury vapor and cannot be disposed in the trash. Some of the following businesses provide mail back container programs for used fluorescent bulbs. Contact individual company for service.
Novato Recycling Center
7576 Redwood Blvd.
Novato, CA
Drop-off; households free, businesses charged
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AERC.com Inc.
Hayward, CA
800-628-3675
Container program for fee; Pick-up for Businesses Only!
www.aercrecycling.com
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FOOD DONATIONS
Marin Food Bank
75 Digital Drive
Novato, CA
(415) 883-1302
Drop-off; accepts donations of canned good, dried goods and produce; call first
www.marinfoodbank.org
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FUEL
Any type of fuel, including old gasoline, kerosene and diesel is accepted at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Call 892-7344 for an appointment.
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FURNITURE
Many local thrift and antiques stores accept furniture. Look in the phone book under Thrift Stores and Antiques.
Goodwill Industries
(415) 575-2133
www.sfgoodwill.org
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Salvation Army
800-742-5787
Call for drop off occasions or to schedule a pick up |
Novato Human Needs Center
1523 S. Novato Blvd.
Novato, CA
(415) 892-2172 |
American Cancer Society Discovery Shops
874 Grant Ave.
Novato, CA
(415) 898-1149 |
Hospice of Marin
Hodgepodge II
910 Grant Ave.
Novato, CA
(415) 893-9036 |
United Cancer Research Society
(800) 443-4224
Call for free pick-up |
1-800-GOT-JUNK
(800) 468-5865
www.1-800-GOT-JUNK.com
Household, office and yard furniture; fees and pick-up |
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GLASS
Novato Disposal Services accepts all glass bottles and jars at curbside for recycling. Novato Recycling Center and buybacks accept CRV glass for recycling and redemption value.
Novato Recycling Center
7576 Redwood Blvd
Novato, CA
Buyback: CRV materials |
Novato Square Shopping Center
Buyback: CRV materials
Behind Bell Market |
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HANGERS
Most dry cleaners will accept metal hangers. Most scrap metal recyclers will also accept hangers.
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MAGAZINES
Donate your magazines to share with others, such as hospitals, doctor offices, senior centers, and nursing homes. Novato Disposal Services provides curbside recycling for all used magazines.
Novato Recycling Center
7576 Redwood Blvd.
Novato, CA
Drop-off; households only
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MATTRESS / BOX SPRING
1-800-GOT JUNK
Pick up; Fee charged
www.1800gotjunk.com
Redwood Landfill
8950 Redwood Hwy.
(415) 892-2851
Drop off; fees charged
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MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
Racorse Network
(510) 251-2273
(415) 487-5405
Drop-off and pick-up of surplus medical supplies and equipment
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MERCURY PRODUCTS
All mercury-containing products are banned from landfill disposal. Common mercury-containing products such as thermometers, switches, blood pressure gauges, thermostats and fluorescents are all accepted at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Call 892-7344 for an appointment.
Novato Recycling Center
7576 Redwood Blvd
Novato, CA
Fluorescent tube & bulbs only
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METAL, SCRAP
Scrap metal consists of 2 main types: ferrous, i.e., contains iron such as steel, or non-ferrous, does not contain iron, such as aluminum, brass and copper.
Novato Disposal Services
(415) 897-4177
Pick-up scrap metals for fee |
AJ Scrap Metal Recycling
Santa Rosa, CA
(707) 539-6270
Buyback & pick-up; ferrous and non-ferrous metals |
West Coast Scrap Metal
10439 Old Redwood Hwy
Windsor, CA
(707) 838-9731
Buyback & drop-off; ferrous and non-ferrous metals |
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MOTOR OIL / OIL FILTERS
Call collection centers for hours of operation and quantities accepted. CA Certified Oil Collection Centers offer 16 cents per gallon for used oil.
Ron Cromwell Chevron
1549 So. Novato Blvd.
Novato, CA
(415) 892-5393
Drop-off; Oil & oil filters
CA Certified Center |
Kragen Auto Parts
1400 So. Novato Blvd.
Novato, CA
(415) 897-5338
Drop-off; Oil
CA Certified Center |
Pennzoil 10 Min. Oil Change
908 Diablo Ave.
Novato, CA
(415) 898-5823
Drop-off; Oil & Oil Filters
CA Certified Center |
Novato Recycling Center
7576 Redwood Blvd.
Novato, CA
(415) 897-4177
Drop-off; Oil & Oil Filters |
Oil Changer
133 Vintage Way
Novato, CA
(415) 897-0134
Drop-off; Oil & Oil Filters
CA Certified Center |
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PACKAGING MATERIALS
Many packaging and shipping services will accept packing peanuts, cardboard boxes and bubble wrap for reuse
Eco-Express
85 Galli Drive, Ste. E
Novato, CA
(800) 733-3495
Accepts clean styrofoam peanuts; Call first
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Novato Disposal Services
(415) 897-4177
Call for pick-up of large moving boxes.
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The UPS Store
448 Ignacio Blvd.
Novato, CA
(415) 883-1988
Drop-off; Accepts styrofoam peanuts,sheets; bubble wrap
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The UPS Store
936-B 7th St.
Novato, CA
(415) 899-1686
Drop-off; Accepts styrofoam peanuts, sheets; bubble wrap
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Novato Moving & Storage
390 Bel Marin Keys Blvd.
Novato, CA
(415) 883-4779
Recycled moving boxes & packaging materials
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Postal Annex Plus
926A Diablo Ave.
Novato, CA
(415) 898-3511
Styrofoam peanuts only
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F.P. International
Redwood City
(650) 261-5300
Mailback or drop-off; clean packaging (PS#6 only); peanuts or block styrofoam
www.fpintl.com
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PAINT / LATEX
Empty paint cans, dried and not dripping, can be put in your recycling. Make sure to take the lids off first.
Novato Recycling Center
7576 Redwood Blvd.
Novato, CA
Drop-off; latex and water-based paint ONLY
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PALLETS
Oakland Pallet
Oakland, CA
(510) 278-1291
www.oaklandpallet.com
Pickup; businesses only!
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Commercial Pallet
(510) 632-8519
Pickup; businesses only! |
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PAPER
Novato Disposal Services provides curbside recycling services for newspaper, cardboard, mixed paper, junk mail, magazines, paper bags and phone books.
Novato Recycling Center
7576 Redwood Blvd.
Novato, CA
(415) 897-4177
Free drop-off
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PHARMACEUTICALS
Do not flush unused medicines down the drain. Wastewater treatment plants are not designed to treat these low levels of synthetic pollutants, which can cause harm to fish and wildlife. It’s currently recommended that you crush solid medications or dissolve in water and mix them with kitty litter or any absorbent material, place in a sealed bag and deposit in the trash. The following locations may accept your old medications.
Kaiser Permanente
97 San Marin Drive
(415) 899-7563
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Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy
7514 Redwood Blvd.
Novato, CA
(415) 892-3700
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PHOTO CHEMICALS
Household photo chemicals are accepted at Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Call 892-7344 for appointment.
Photo Waste Recycling
2980 Kerner Blvd.
San Rafael, CA
(415) 459-8807
Pickup service; business only
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Safety-Kleen
(510) 832-7942
Pickup; business only
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PLASTIC
Novato Disposal Services provides curbside recycling services for all plastic containers marked with #1 through #7 on the bottom; no styrofoam.
Novato Recycling Center
7576 Redwood Blvd.
Novato, CA
(415) 897-4177
Free drop-off; No Styrofoam
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PLASTIC BAGS
Beginning July 1, 2007 grocery stores and other retailers will be required to accept plastic bags for recycling. Go to www.plasticbagrecycling.org for more information.
Albertsons
1761 Grant Ave.
Novato, CA
(415) 897-5127
All clean polyethylene film bags
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Safeway
900 Diablo
Novato, CA
(415) 898-1503
All clean polyethylene film bags
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Safeway
470 Ignacio Boulevard
Novato, CA
(415) 883-5665
All clean polyethylene film bags
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PROPANE & HELIUM TANKS
Old propane barbecue or camping tanks & small helium tanks are accepted at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Call 892-7344 for appointment.
Blue Rhino Grill Gas
Cylinder Exchange
(800) 258-7466
www.bluerhino.com
Cylinder exchange program; call for local retailers
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Amerigas PPX
(888) 428-9779
www.amerigas.com
Cylinder exchange program; call for local retailers
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West Coast Scrap Metal
10439 Old Redwood Hwy.
Windsor, CA
(707) 838-9731
Drop-off for fee; any size empty propane/helium tanks with valves removed |
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SPORTING GOODS
Play It Again Sports
55 Bellam Blvd.
San Rafael, CA
(415) 453-7223
www.playitagainsports.com
Buyback of all kinds of used sporting equipment
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STYROFOAM - Peanuts
See Packaging Materials
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STYROFOAM - Blocks
F.P. International
Redwood City
(650) 261-5300
Mailback or drop-off; clean styrofoam block packaging (PS#6 only)
www.fpintl.com
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SYRINGES / NEEDLES
Syringes/needles are accepted at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility in approved red containers. Containers can be obtained at most pharmacies. Call 892-7344 for appointment. Syringes can also be dropped off at the following locations:
Longs Drugs
1707 Grant
Novato, CA
(415) 897-4171
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Longs Drugs
2035 Novato Blvd.
Novato, CA
(415) 897-9917
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Novato Community Hospital
(415) 209-1420
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Kaiser Permanente
97 San Marin Drive
Novato, CA
(415) 899-7563
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Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy
7514 Redwood Blvd.
Novato, CA
(415) 892-3700
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TELEVISIONS
Household Hazardous Waste Facility
(415) 892-7344
See Electronics
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TIRES
Many tire shops will accept tires for a fee. Check your phone book for details.
Novato Recycling Center
7576 Redwood Blvd.
Novato, CA
Accepts limited number of tires for a fee
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TONER CARTRIDGES
GMS Lazer Works
94 Galli Drive
Novato, CA
(415) 382-6681
Accepts laser printer cartridges for recycling
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Hewlett Packard
www.hp.com/recycle
Laser printer cartridge “take back” program
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VIDEOTAPES
Ecomedia Recycling Center
(800) 359-4601
Accepts used videotapes; call for mailing arrangements |
Greendisk
(800) 305-3475
Mailback; call for instructions
www.greendisk.com |
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WOOD AND YARD WASTE
Novato Disposal Services provides curbside recycling for yard trimmings and small sizes of wood waste.
Redwood Landfill
8950 Redwood Hwy.
Novato, CA
(415) 892-2851
Drop off; call for prices
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