A man's body was found amongst cardboard recyclables at the Pleasanton Garbage Company's transfer station just before noon today.

Pleasanton police, assisted by the Alameda County Crime Lab, are attepting to identify the remains. The site, located at 3110 Busch Road, has been cordoned off for the investigation.

Police Sergeant Maria Munayer said an employee at the transfer station discovered the body.

The cause of death has yet to be determined. The preliminary investigation indicates his death may have been accidental, Munayer said.

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