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Electronics - Non-working

Non-working electronics are defective or broken items with one or more circuit boards, computer chips, and/or a video display.

CalRecycle's Certified e-Waste Recycler Locator for Residents and Businesses

Household Hazardous Waste

This item should never be put in a curbside bin. For more information visit our household hazardous waste page.

Consider refurbishing or repairing ewaste before recycling. Find repair information, manuals and videos through the manufacturer, YouTube, iFixit, and repair specialists. Designate a box to accumulate broken electronics over time.

The EPA recommends that businesses use third-party certified electronics recyclers (e-Stewards® and/or R2) to manage unwanted used electronics.

Vendors

Vendor Address City Destination Disposal Method Notes
Sun's Pad & Foam Recycling 124 Medburn St
#B1
Concord Recycle Free Drop-off
Super Link Plastic, Inc. 888 92nd Ave Oakland Recycle Drop-off for a Fee, Pick-up for a Fee Free pick up available for quantities over 500 lbs.
Surplus Service 3090 Osgood Ct Fremont Recycle Pick-up for a Fee
Target (2700 Fifth St) 2700 Fifth Street Alameda Recycle Free Drop-off Small items only - MP3 players, GPS navigation equipment, cell phones, tablets
TDR Electronic Recycling 529 Race St San Jose Recycle Free Drop-off, Free Pick-up
The Sutta Co. (East Bay Recycling) 1221 3rd St. Oakland Recycle Drop-off for a Fee, Pick-up for a Fee Large/business quantity only
Tri Valley Recycling- Bay Area 1988 E. Alpine Avenue Stockton Recycle Free Drop-off, Pick-up for a Fee Call for buyback details and for pick-up arrangement fees. Fee for large copiers and microwaves.
Tri-CED Community Recycling 33377 Western Ave. Union City Recycle Free Drop-off
Tri-Valley Recycling 1988 E. Alpine Ave Stockton Recycle Free Pick-up, Buyback Drop-off Computer Monitors, Laptops, Computers, Copiers & Printers, Projectors, Medical Equipment, Lab Equipment, CRT Screens, Televisions, LCD Screens, PCB Boards, Faxes, Calculators, Stereo Systems, Cell Phones, IT Equipment.
Vasco Road Landfill & Recycling Drop-off 4001 N. Vasco Rd. Livermore Recycle Drop-off for a Fee Construction & Demolition
Veolia Environmental Services 1125 Hensley St Richmond Recycle Mail-in for a Fee
West County HHW Collection Facility 101 Pittsburg Ave. Richmond Recycle Free Drop-off, Drop-off for a Fee
WM Think Green From Home 172 98th Ave Oakland Recycle Mail-in for a Fee Online service. Programs for residents and businesses.
Zarc International 26 South Linden Ave South San Francisco Recycle Pick-up for a Fee Commercial quantity.

Curbside Service

Bulky Pickup Special Action Note
Alameda
Contact ACI at (510) 483-1400 for for a bulky pick-up.
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Albany
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Berkeley
Castro Valley Sanitary District
Separate and label good/working condition items for donation as part of your Bulky & Reuse Pick-up set out.
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Dublin
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Emeryville
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Fremont
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Hayward
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Hayward (Oro Loma - L2)
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Livermore
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Newark
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Oakland
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Piedmont
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Schedule an e-waste pick up: TVs (no wood cabinets), Computer monitors, Computer/monitor all-in-one, Computers, Keyboards, cables, small accessories, Inkjet printers, scanners, fax machines, Laser printers/desktop copiers, Audio/video equipment (stereos), Video games, VCRs, DVDs, etc., Uninterruptible power supplies, Cellular/cordless telephones, answering machines, Laptops & accessories, bluetooth/digital radios & speakers
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Pleasanton
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San Leandro
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San Leandro (Oro Loma - L3)
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San Lorenzo (Oro Loma)
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Unincorporated Oro Loma (L1)
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Union City
Place electronics in a box clearly labeled “e-waste” that is easily accessible and in plain view (about a foot from the pile).
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