The City Of Berkeley Transfer Station

A city-run transfer station in Berkeley where residents bring household refuse to be compacted and loaded for transport to a landfill elsewhere. Neighbors, contractors with small loads, and anyone avoiding a long drive to a distant landfill tend to use this spot.

There’s usually an entrance booth and a scale to pass over-charges at transfer stations are commonly by weight, so expect to stop on the way out as well as in. The site is industrial: big concrete bays, compactor trucks, and piles of material, with vehicle lanes that guide you to drop-off points. In California many places require separating recyclables and organics, so plan to sort beforehand or use the separate bins/areas if provided.