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Recycle1234: E-Waste & Solar Panel Recycling Center - Union City - 33548 Central Ave

Recycle1234: E-Waste & Solar Panel Recycling Center

33548 Central Ave, Union City, California 94587
(510) 468-2642
Hours:

Tue-Fri 9-4
Evenings & weekends by appointment
24hr drop box for smaller quantities outside entrance

Recycles any electronic item that plugs into an outlet or runs on batteries. Unsure if your item is accepted? Text a photo to (510) 468-2642.
Some disposal fees may apply. Pick-up may be available for businesses and commercial customers. Committed to keeping all items out of the landfill. Offers free classroom and business clean-outs, free apartment complex clean-outs, and flat-fee residential pick-up services.

For drop-off, there is a full service warehouse (located behind restaurant) with docks, pallet jacks, forklifts and labor to assist you. Certificates are issues for all loads. No appointment needed. Free for certified items. Small cost for non-certified items.

  • Regular (Secure white glove pickup. Includes travel and labor. Fully insured and certified. Fees may be waived if large number of certified items.)- $135/hr
  • Local (Residents of Fremont, Milpitas, Hayward, Castro Valley, Newark, Redwood City, Alamedan area of San Jose and Dublin. Fees may be waived if large number of certified items.)- $85/hr
Item Notes Method Destination
Air Conditioner - Non-working Small A/C's $40
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Audio & Visual Equipment - Non-working wood speakers $20
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Batteries - Automotive or Boat
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Batteries - Household - Rechargeable (up to 5 lbs) Price varies $2-4/lb
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Batteries - Household - Single-Use
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Cables & Wires - Non-working
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Cables & Wires - Non-working
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Cameras & Camcorders - Non-working
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Cell Phones - Non-working Buy back value may be available
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Cell Phones - Working Buy back value may be available
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Computer Accessories - Non-working
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Computer Accessories - Working
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Computer Monitors - Non-working Buy back value may be available
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Computer Monitors - Working Buy back value may be available
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Computers - Non-working Buy back value may be available
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Copy Machines - Non-working less than 100 lbs $50
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Dishwasher - Non-working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Electronics - Non-working Some items may require a fee
  • Free Drop-off
  • Pick-up for a Fee
  • Recycle
Freezer - Non-working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Gaming Systems & Accessories - Non-working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Ink Cartridges toner cartridges $2/lb
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Lawnmower - Non-working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Major Household Appliances - Non-working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Microwave - Non-working $15
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Safe Disposal
Printers/Faxes - Non-working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Refrigerator - Non-working Dorm Fridges- $60 Bar Fridge - $30 Regular Fridges- $90 Commercial Fridges- $250
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Sewing Machine - Working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Reuse
Small Household Appliances - Non-working Breakage - 25 cents/lb - VCR's, DVD's, Household Devices, AV Equipment, Mice, Keyboards, Fans, Heaters, Metal, Tools, Printers, Scanners, Purifiers, Plastic Speakers, Toys
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Solar Panels - Non-working They refurbish Solar Panels. Solar Panels Under 65 lbs (Non Working)- $40 each. Mono or Poly Silicon-based panels that cannot be refurbished (wire cut, burnt spots, or broken). Misc Rare Solar Based Products- $2/lbs. All thin film, solar tiles, solar based items, solar lamps, solar lab toys. Solar Panels Under 65 lbs (Working Units)- $25 each. Mono or Poly Silicon based panels with aluminum frames and a glass cover that can be refurbished. We accept from installers, integrators, contractors, homeowners, individuals, and companies. High Volume Savings Solar Panel Recycling (ANYTHING Solar)- $1210/pallet Pallets must be stable. Strapped and wrapped tight. Ready for shipping on a trailer. No panels sticking out. Max permissible weight of a pallet load is 2500 lbs. The following per load haz-waste costs apply: DOT Driver- $280, Stop Charge- $100.
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Repair
Solar Panels - Working Panels accepted that are less than 10yrs old and over 300 watts
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Stove/Oven - Non-working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Styrofoam Blocks 65 cents/lb
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Television - Non-working Buy back value may be available
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle
Television - Working Buy back value may be available
  • Free Drop-off
  • Reuse
Tires Tires- $40
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Toner Cartridges $2/lb used, virgin toner accepted free
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Vacuum Cleaners - Non-working $20
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
VCRs/CD/DVD Players - Non-working
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Washer/Dryer - Non-working $35
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Water Heaters - Non-working less than 100lbs - $50
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
X-Ray Film
  • Free Drop-off
  • Recycle

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