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City Recycling Program

Find collection schedules, recycling services and disposal instructions. Find household hazardous-waste receiving programs, eligibility and appointments.

Source checked October 15, 2026[1]
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Website address
www.oaklandca.gov

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Contact details & office locations ↓
City of Oakland collection-service resources. Eligibility depends on the address, property type and provider account; this is not countywide curbside collection.[2]

Online services & information

These links were found on official source pages. Each service is handled by the office.

Oakland residential trash, compost and bulky-item services (opens in a new tab)[3]Official instructions

City-referred Oakland Recycles guide. Waste Management provides trash/compost; California Waste Solutions provides residential recycling.

Before you start

Availability · Residential providers
Trash/compost: Waste Management of Alameda County. Residential recycling: California Waste Solutions. [6]
Residential recycling service and provider information (opens in a new tab)[4]Official instructions

Oakland residential recycling service information; the recycling provider differs from the trash and compost provider.

Household hazardous-waste drop-off (opens in a new tab)[5]Official instructions

City household hazardous-waste referral, separate from curbside carts.

Fees

Fees are quoted only when a source document supports the amount and conditions.

Fee amounts have not been reviewed for this office.

Check the official website for its current fee schedule. No fee should be assumed to be free.

Forms & documents

Official forms and document pages for this office’s services.

Forms have not been reviewed yet. Visit the official website for the current forms and instructions.

Sources & last checked1 source page · 8 citations

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  1. [1] Oakland — waste primary (opens in a new tab)

    City of Oakland · Waste service — city-0653000
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    Here you will find information on compost, recycling, trash and bulky services for Oakland residents.
  2. [2] Oakland — waste primary (opens in a new tab)

    City of Oakland · Waste service — city-0653000
    Source reviewed October 15, 2026

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    Here you will find information on compost, recycling, trash and bulky services for Oakland residents.
  3. [3] Oakland — waste primary (opens in a new tab)

    City of Oakland · Waste service — Oakland residential trash, compost and bulky-item services
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    Residential Compost, Recycle, Trash and Bulky Services
  4. [4] Oakland — waste primary (opens in a new tab)

    City of Oakland · Waste service — Residential recycling service and provider information
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    California Waste Solutions is the exclusive provider of recycle services for Oakland single and multifamily residences.
  5. [5] Oakland — waste primary (opens in a new tab)

    City of Oakland · Waste service — Household hazardous-waste drop-off
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    Fast, Free Drop Off of Household Hazardous Waste
  6. [6] Oakland — waste primary (opens in a new tab)

    City of Oakland · Waste service — Residential providers
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    Waste Management of Alameda County, Inc. is the exclusive provider of compost and trash collection services for Oakland. California Waste Solutions is the exclusive provider of recycle services for Oakland single and multifamily residences.
  7. [7] Oakland — waste primary (opens in a new tab)

    City of Oakland · Waste service — City Recycling Program — unresolved provider problems
    Source reviewed October 15, 2026

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    call (510) 238-7283 (SAVE).
  8. [8] Oakland — waste primary (opens in a new tab)

    City of Oakland · Waste service — City Recycling Program — unresolved provider problems
    Source reviewed October 15, 2026

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    Report problems with either of your service providers to Recycling@oaklandca.gov
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