You can recycle bottles, cans, plastic bottles, corrugated cardboard, office paper, newspapers and mixed papers such as magazines and packaging. Bins and carts are supplied by the city at no cost, and there is no charge for collection. The City of Berkeley also offers a refuse collection service to all businesses. Buildings that generate putrescible waste are required to use the City's collection service. The City also provides roll-off container service on request.
New businesses can receive a waste audit and assistance with their recycling plan.
Buyback and dropoff options are available for businesses which desire money for recyclable materials or have occasional loads that are not suitable for regular collection service. Loads consisting of greenery and unpainted wood are charged a lower fee. 240 Urban Ore, at 6th and Gilman, buys and sells reusable construction materials, tools, fixtures, electronics and furniture. The recycling center at Dwight and MLK Jr. accepts newspaper, cardboard, mixed papers, bottles, cans and plastic bottles from 9-5 daily. The RMDZ is a State designated zone which covers the industrial areas of Berkeley and Oakland.