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Berkeley Transfer Station
Transfer station✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026Berkeley, Alameda County, California
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8am–4:30pm; Closed Sundays, New Year's Day, July 4, Thanksgiving and Christmas
- Fees
- Up to 2 mattresses free for California residents Official rates →
- Payment
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- Accepts
- Household trash, Construction and demolition debris (loose, not bagged), Yard waste, Recyclables
- Who can use it
- City-owned transfer station open to residents, businesses, landscapers and contractors who haul their own loads.
- Phone
- (510) 981-7270
- Address
- 1201 Second St, Berkeley, CA 94710
Checked against official sources on Nov 1, 2026: source 1, source 2. Rules change — call before you haul a load.
About this transfer station
Berkeley Transfer Station is a transfer station in Berkeley, Alameda County, California. At a transfer station you drop off your trash and bulky items; the waste is then consolidated and trucked to a landfill. Transfer stations are usually closer to town than a landfill and are often the easier place to unload a pickup or trailer. City-owned transfer station open to residents, businesses, landscapers and contractors who haul their own loads.
Materials accepted
Accepted
- Household trash
- Construction and demolition debris (loose, not bagged)
- Yard waste
- Recyclables
Good to know
- Self-haul loads with 10% or more plant debris must be separated for composting (Alameda County rule).
- Batteries and fluorescent bulbs go to the Recycling Center next door.
Map
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Before you haul a load here
- Secure and cover your load. Most facilities charge extra or turn away untarped loads.
- Separate items. Keep tires, appliances, mattresses, electronics and yard waste apart from household trash — they're usually charged or unloaded separately.
- Bring ID and payment. Many public sites check residency, and some take cash or check only.
- Leave hazardous waste at home. Paint, chemicals, batteries, propane tanks and motor oil go to household hazardous waste drop-offs, not the regular tipping floor.
Full checklist: what to know before going to the dump →
Frequently asked questions
What are the hours at Berkeley Transfer Station?
As listed by the operator (checked Nov 1, 2026): Mon–Sat 8am–4:30pm; Closed Sundays, New Year's Day, July 4, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Hours change around holidays and bad weather, so call ahead before you load up.
How much does it cost to dump at Berkeley Transfer Station?
Up to 2 mattresses free for California residents Check the operator's current fee schedule before you go.
Can I use Berkeley Transfer Station if I don't live in Alameda County?
City-owned transfer station open to residents, businesses, landscapers and contractors who haul their own loads.
What is the closest other dump to Berkeley Transfer Station?
The nearest other facility in our directory is Marin Resource Recovery Center (transfer station), about 11.9 miles away in Marin County, CA.
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Nearest other dumps and transfer stations
| Facility | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marin Resource Recovery Center Marin County, CA | Transfer station | 11.9 mi |
| Recology Vallejo Napa County, CA | Transfer station | 18.4 mi |
| Keller Canyon LF Contra Costa County, CA | Landfill | 21.9 mi |
| Redwood SLF Marin County, CA | Landfill | 24.7 mi |
| Recology San Mateo County San Mateo County, CA | Transfer station | 25.2 mi |
| Ox Mountain SLF San Mateo County, CA | Landfill | 27.0 mi |