Ask a supermarket clerk where the bag recycling station is. Many dry-cleaners also accept used bags. Bring them in a securely tied plastic bag or box. There is currently no viable way to recycle other household plastic packaging, or plastic items. Watch for information in the mail.
Free classes are available.
Call 981-6350 and ask for the building materials recycling brochure. Visit the Green Resource Center at 2000 Center Street, in Berkeley for advice on ecologically sound building methods, and samples of building materials made from recycled materials or call 845-0472. The City collects bulky items, excess trash and reusable items from Berkeley neighborhoods one weekend each year, between May and October. Save the postcard - it is a coupon for free dumping of four yards of plant debris at the transfer station. Each building should have 2 or more blue wheeled carts.