Community Conservation Centers (CCC) has been operating Berkeley Recycling at Second and Gilman Streets in Berkeley since September 1982. CCC operates programs that buy recyclables and provides for convenient drop-off of recyclables. The City-owned facility is also home to the Ecology Center, which operates the residential curbside pick-up program. The City of Berkeley operates the commercial pick-up program which collects recyclables from commercial establishments throughout the city. Together, the three programs collect about 18,000 tons per year of various materials, including newspaper, cardboard, glass and plastic bottles, scrap metals and household hazardous waste. The following are programs operated by CCC.

The Buyback pays for certain recyclables that you bring to Berkeley Recycling at Second and Gilman Streets in Berkeley. See Buyback to learn which materials will be purchased, as well as current prices. See Materials preparation requirements so you can prepare your materials before you arrive at the scales.

The Drop-off is at the corner of Second and Gilman Streets in Berkeley; enter the main gate on Second Street and turn left to find the drop-off bins for recycling your materials. See Drop-Off  to learn which materials are accepted, and see Materials Preparation Requirements so you know how to prepare your materials for drop-off.

CCC sponsors an Accounts Program that allows you to raise money for yourself or a group! Register for an Account at the Buyback and ask your friends and associates to donate the sale of their recyclables to your account. Then get a check every month