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Recycle1234: E-Waste & Solar Panel Recycling Center - Union City - 30311 Whipple Rd

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Recycle1234: E-Waste & Solar Panel Recycling Center

30311 Whipple Rd, Union City, California 94587
(510) 468-2642
Hours:

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

Accepts electronics item that plugs into an outlet or runs on batteries. Unsure if your item is accepted? Text a photo to staff to review at (510) 468-2642.
Some disposal fees may apply. Pick-up may be available for businesses and commercial customers. They offer 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 the restaurant) with docks, pallet jacks, forklifts and labor to assist you. Certificates are issued 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 Drop off fee of $35 per working or non-working PV module for refurbishing or recycling.
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Repair
Solar Panels - Working Drop off fee of $35 per working or non-working PV module for refurbishing or recycling.
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • 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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