Oakland Recycling Hotline
Recycling Center in Oakland, California
About This Location
The Oakland Recycling Hotline is a help line run by the City of Oakland, not a physical recycling yard or drop-off site. You can reach it at 510-238-SAVE (7283) or recycling@oaklandca.gov for general recycling questions and to report service problems after contacting your collection provider. It is part of Oakland Recycles, a collaboration of the City of Oakland, California Waste Solutions and Waste Management of Alameda County. For household hazardous waste drop-off, Alameda County residents use StopWaste's appointment-based program at 1-800-606-6606.
What Oakland Recycling Hotline Accepts
We could not independently confirm the full list of materials this location accepts. Please contact them directly before visiting.
What they do not accept
This is a telephone/email help line, not a physical drop-off. No materials are accepted in person at this listing. For curbside recycling use your Oakland Recycles collection provider; for household hazardous waste use the Alameda County / StopWaste appointment program.
Access & restrictions
Contact method: Reach the hotline by phone at 510-238-SAVE (7283) or by email at recycling@oaklandca.gov for general recycling questions and service issues.
Programs & events
- Oakland Recycles — Residential recycling program, a collaboration of the City of Oakland, California Waste Solutions and Waste Management of Alameda County.
- Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste (StopWaste) — Appointment-based HHW drop-off for Alameda County residents; schedule at 1-800-606-6606.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Oakland Recycling Hotline a place I can drop off recycling?
No. It is a City of Oakland phone and email help line, not a physical drop-off yard. Call 510-238-SAVE (7283) or email recycling@oaklandca.gov for recycling questions and to report missed or problem collection service.
Where can I recycle scrap metal in Oakland?
The hotline itself does not accept materials. For scrap metal, use a private scrap buyer or a CRV/recycling center in Oakland or nearby cities. The hotline can point you to current options for the city of Oakland.
How do I dispose of household hazardous waste in Oakland?
Alameda County residents use the StopWaste household hazardous waste program, which is appointment-based. Call 1-800-606-6606 or visit stopwaste.org to schedule a drop-off.
Who runs Oakland's recycling program?
Residential service is provided through Oakland Recycles, a collaboration of the City of Oakland, California Waste Solutions and Waste Management of Alameda County.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.
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