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Means “I do and/or would use this service weekly” Means “I do and/or would use this service Means “I do and/or would use this a few times a year” Means “I do not and/or would not use this service” Drop-off Recycling Programs at the El Cerrito Recycling Center (DRAFT) Standard Recyclables Mixed paper Newspaper Brown, green and clear glass bottles Mixed hard plastics Mixed plastic films Mixed beverage containers (plastic bottles, aluminum cans, metal cans and foil) Cardboard Block Styrofoam (EPS) Waxed cardboard Other block foam (e.g. EPP) Hazardous Materials Car batteries Household batteries Cell phones Oil filters Used motor oil (currently out of service) Antifreeze Used cooking oil and grease Latex paint Print, toner and laser cartridges Bulky items Large metal appliances Scrap metal (steel) Scrap aluminum Plate glass Scrap linens and textiles Other free services Mulch Sandbags Compost Pallets Bricks and cinderblocks Reusables and Exchange Books Magazines CDs and DVDs Audio and video tapes Reading glasses Hangers Medical supplies (home healthcare, hearing aids, etc.) Moving boxes and packing materials Art supplies Office supplies School supplies Toys and games Gardening supplies Sporting goods Tools and hardware Bicycles and parts Hosted stations and events Reusable household items and clothes (Goodwill) Electronic waste events (bi-annual): TVs and phones Computers and peripherals Microwaves All other electronics Special hazardous events (bi-annual): CFLs and fluorescent tubes Needles and sharps Medications, prescriptions Mercury thermometers Building materials Carpet and carpet padding Food drives Pay as you throw special events This section is entirely conceptual—it would entail special collection events that charge a fee for collection Asphalt and concrete Construction debris Dirty and clean fill Drywall and sheetrock Furniture (e.g. couches) Mattresses and box springs Tires Toilets and sinks Key Black text denotes services currently provided Blue text denotes “wish list” of future services For more information or to ask questions, please contact the Environmental Services Division at [EMAIL REDACTED], see our website at www.ecenvironment.org or call (510) 215-4354.