We’re not going to lie—we like a few mini Snickers as much as anyone but after the trick-or-treating is said and done we are left with a lot more than just “a few pieces.” If that mountain of candy is staring you down, act quickly. Throw it in a bag and head to one of these local Halloween candy buy back programs that will help you trade your stash for cash (and avoid the crash).

San Francisco

 

Curtis Raff, DDS
Dr. Raff is getting in on the fun this year back wrapped candy at $2 per pound with an 8-pound per child limit. Operation Gratitude will be the recipient of all collected candy.

When: Nov. 1-7, (except Fri., Sat. or Sun.) 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
1233 Taraval St.
San Francisco, Ca
415-564-7525
Online: raffdds.com

East Bay

Steven Nerad
Dr. Steve offers $1 per pound of candy, with a 20-lb limit. Gather your classmates and encourage them to donate, because Dr. Steve tracks kids’ schools and donates to the two schools who bring in the most candy ($250-first place, $100-second place). Candy will be donated to US troops. Check out more about the event here.

When: Nov. 1, 2:30-5:15 p.m.
1024 Serpentine Ln., Ste. 107
Pleasanton, Ca
925-846-3336
Online: www.UrKidsDentist.com

Alameda Pediatric Dentistry
Score $1 per pound of unopened candy at any of their three East Bay locations. All candy will be packed up and shipped to troops through Blue Star Moms.

When: Nov. 1, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
2125 Whitehall Place, Alameda

When: Nov. 1, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
1443 Cedarwood Ln., Suite D, Pleasanton

When: Nov. 2, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
2923 Webster St., Suite 302, Oakland

510-521-KIDS
Online: AlamedaPediatricDentist.com

 

Peninsula/South Bay

Corso Orthodontics
Dr. Chris Corsa will be accepting candy from individual kiddos for two days (one day at each location). Buy backs are $1 per pound (max of 5 pounds per child).

When: Nov. 2, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
4010 Moorpark Ave. #105, San Jose

When: Nov. 3, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
6489 Camden Ave. #100, San Jose
408-409-1361
Online: smilebysanjoseorthodontist.com

Roy Dental
Kids get $1 per pound of unopened candy. Candy will be donated to overseas US troops via Operation Gratitude. Kids can also bring in a thank you letter or a picture to send to the soldiers.

When: Nov. 1-8, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
2950 Whipple Ave., Suite 9
Redwood City, Ca
650-200-1178
Online: roydental.net

Marin

Mill Valley Orthodontics
Take part in Dr. Ashraf’s 18th annual Halloween Candy Buy Back! Dr. Ashraf is offering a whopping $2 per pound of candy (maximum 10 pounds, candy must be wrapped). Candy will be donated to US troops.

When: Nov. 1-2, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (closed from noon-1:30 p.m.)
141 Camino Alto #5
Mill Valley, Ca
415-388-2876
Online: millvalleyorthodontics.com

 

–Kate Loweth & Ana Picazo

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