Do you cringe 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 Redwood Pediatric Dentistry.
What is a Halloween candy buyback program?
Trick-or-treaters are invited to drop off their unopened candy in the days following Halloween. Kids will be paid per pound of unopened candy, which is often sent to first responders, veterans, or deployed troops abroad.
[Looking for where to trick-or-treat? See our East Bay Halloween events round-up]
2023 Halloween candy buybacks
Redwood Pediatric Dentistry (Oakland)
Kids aged 0-14 can trade their candy here and earn $2 per pound (up to 5 lbs)! Plus, they’ll get a toothbrush, floss, and a fun toy. Thurs, Nov 2, Tues, Nov 7, Thurs, Nov 9, Fri, Nov 10 (7:30-5:00) and Sat, Nov 11 (9:00-1:00)
Where: 4100 Redwood Road, Suite 7A, right off Highway 13 in Oakland. Phone: 510-413-7600
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Total Health Dental Care (510 locations: Berkeley, Oakland, Emeryville)
For 2023, they’ll pay your child (under 12) $5 per pound of candy. Your child must be with you in the office at the time of drop-off. Offer valid Nov. 1-10.
Where: More than 10 locations. See Total Health Dental Care website for addresses >
Alameda Pediatric Dentistry (510 locations: Alameda and Oakland)
Bring your child to exchange their candy at the rate of $1 per pound, limit of $5 per child. Offer valid at all Alameda Pediatric Dentistry locations on November 1st only.
Where: 1105 Atlantic Ave #101, Alameda and 401 Grand Ave #150, Oakland
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. Drop-off window is 9 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 4 pm (closed for lunch) on Tuesday, November 7.
Where:Â 355 Lennon Ln. #215, Walnut Creek
Thanks to Redwood Pediatric Dentistry in Oakland for sponsoring this post!
