Do you shudder at the amount of candy your child gets trick-or-treating? I love the fun of the Halloween experience, and I’m honestly not afraid of a night or two of over-the-top candy consumption, but the amount they get — it could last for months! Halloween candy buyback programs to the rescue! Participating dentists offer incentives in exchange for Halloween loot.
This post is sponsored by Montclair Pediatric Dentistry.
What is a Halloween Candy Buy-Back Program?
A Halloween Candy Buy-Back Program is a fun and healthy way for families to reduce excess sugar consumption after trick-or-treating. Dental offices and other local businesses “buy back” extra candy from kids — often offering cash, prizes, or other incentives in exchange.
The goal? To promote healthy habits, prevent cavities, and reduce candy overload while keeping the Halloween spirit alive.
[Looking for where to trick-or-treat? See our East Bay Halloween events round-up]
2025 Halloween Candy Buybacks
Montclair Pediatric Dentistry (Oakland)
Bring in your leftover candy, and your child will earn $1 per pound (up to 5 lbs). New this year, they are partnering with TerraCycle to recycle all candy wrappers — helping reduce waste and keep the environment cleaner.
When: Drop candy off Nov. 3-7 from 8 am to 5 pm (closed 12:20-1:20 pm for lunch).
Where: 6211 Medau Place, Ste 120, Oakland, in the heart of Montclair Village
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Alameda Pediatric Dentistry (Alameda, Oakland, Pleasanton, Brentwood)
Bring your child to exchange their candy at the rate of $1 per pound, limit of $5 per child. New this year, kids can choose to donate their dollars to Alameda Food Bank. Collected candy will be donated to military troops through Blue Star Moms. Offer valid at all Alameda Pediatric Dentistry locations.
When: Drop candy off Nov. 3, 2025 only, from 8 am – 4:30 pm (closed from noon – 1:40 pm for lunch).
Where: 4 East Bay locations:
1105 Atlantic Ave #101, Alameda
401 Grand Ave #150, Oakland
4471 Stoneridge Drive, Suite B, Pleasanton
4510 O’Hara Ave. Suite C, Brentwood
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Total Health Dental Care (510 locations: Albany, Alameda, Berkeley, Oakland, Emeryville)
For 2025, they’ll pay your child (ages 15 and under) $5 per pound of candy, plus make a matching donation to Oakland Children’s Hospital. Your child must be with you in the office at the time of drop-off.
When: Offer is valid the week after Halloween
Where: More than 10 locations. See Total Health Dental Care website for addresses >
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Contra Costa Children’s Dentistry (Walnut Creek)
Offering $1 per pound of candy you donate, Contra Costa Children’s Dentistry will pass your treats along to Blue Star Moms of Contra Costa for holiday care packages for the troops deployed overseas.
When: 9 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 4 pm (closed for lunch) on Tuesday, November 5.
Where:Â 355 Lennon Ln. #215, Walnut Creek
Thanks again to Montclair Pediatric Dentistry for sponsoring this post and saving our kids’ smiles!
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Redwood Pediatric Dentistry is also doing our Candy Buy Back again! $1 for every pound up to $5 with a sample of cocofloss and a cool sticker. We’ll be accepting candy from 7:30-11:30 and 1:00-5:00 Tuesday Nov 4-Nov 7 at 4100 Redwood Road, suite 7a (in Lincoln Square Shopping Center behind Peets!) Feel free to call with any questions (510) 413-7600. Happy Holiday Seasons!