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Transfer station

City of Berkeley Transfer Station

1201 Second Street, Berkeley, CA 94710

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We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.

Plan your visit

Operator
City of Berkeley
Hours
Monday–Saturday, 8 am–4:30 pm; closed Sundays and major holidays.
Appointments
Not listed
Visit fees
Unsecured load: $15.00 per visit
Who can use it
Not listed. Businesses: accepted.

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What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Refrigerators and freezers

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for refrigerators and freezers
Per appliance$48.00 each
Unsecured load$15.00 per visit

Mattresses

AcceptedFree (documented)
Fees for mattresses
Per unit beyond the free allowance or for commercial customers$18.00 each
Unsecured load$15.00 per visit
  • Whole, reasonably clean units only.
  • Limit: Residents: two mattresses free.

Box springs

AcceptedFree (documented)
Fees for box springs
Per unit beyond the free allowance or for commercial customers$18.00 each
Unsecured load$15.00 per visit
  • Whole, reasonably clean units only.
  • Limit: Residents: two mattresses free.

Tires

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for tires
Automobile tire$20.00 each
Truck tire$30.00 each
Unsecured load$15.00 per visit

Other electronics

AcceptedFree (documented)
Fees for other electronics
Each electronic item over 2$9.00 each
Unsecured load$15.00 per visit
  • Limit: First 2 items free.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Transfer Station | City of Berkeley (opens in new tab) · City of Berkeley
    • Berkeley Transfer Station, 1201 Second Street, Berkeley CA 94710. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Open Monday–Saturday 8 am–4:30 pm; closed Sundays and major holidays. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Unsecured loads are charged $15. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Phone (510) 981-7270. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Appliances, refrigerated or not, are $48.00 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattress or box spring $18.00 per unit; residents can dispose of two mattresses free. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Only whole units; no excessively wet, moldy, soiled, crushed or bed-bug-infested units. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tires: $20.00 per automobile tire, $30.00 per truck tire. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Electronics: first two items free, then $9.00 each. Checked October 26, 2026.

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