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Rica Recycling - Hayward - 27105 Industrial Blvd
Rica Recycling
M-F 8-4
Ewaste: Individuals - free drop-off service for electronics; Business, schools, offices, commercial buildings or high quantity fee-based pick up program. Offer data destruction and IT asset recovery. Pickup request form
Appliance Recycling - see website for accepted items and pricing. All appliances are processed through certified recycling partners. Metals, plastics, and electronic components are recovered, and refrigerants are handled safely according to California environmental standards.
We proudly partner with local governments, nonprofits, and schools to host free electronics drop-off events and recycling drives.
*We do not accept: household batteries, light bulbs, glass, plastic, hazardous waste (mercury, paint, motor oil), wood, tires, and media discs (VHS tapes)
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| Air Conditioner - Non-working | Portable and window units. Heaters Appliance Drop-off program https://www.ricarecycling.com/recycle-your-appliances |
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| Audio & Visual Equipment - Non-working |
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| Audio & Visual Equipment - Working | Refurbish and resell working electronics. |
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| Cables & Wires - Non-working |
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| Cables & Wires - Working | Refurbish and resell working electronics. |
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| Cameras & Camcorders - Non-working |
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| Cell Phones - Non-working |
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| Computer Accessories - Non-working |
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| Computer Accessories - Working | Refurbish and resell working electronics. |
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| Computer Monitors - Non-working |
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| Computer Monitors - Working | Refurbish and resell working electronics. |
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| Computers - Non-working |
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| Computers - Working | Refurbish and resell working electronics. |
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| Copy Machines - Non-working |
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| Dishwasher - Non-working | Appliance Drop-off program https://www.ricarecycling.com/recycle-your-appliances |
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| Electronics - Non-working | We accept all electronics, including Computers, Servers, Printers, Monitors, TVs, Cell Phones, Cables, Cords, and Laptops. Refurbish and resell working electronics. We proudly partner with local governments, nonprofits, and schools to host free electronics drop-off events and recycling drives. |
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| Electronics - Working | Includes servers and network equipment. Refurbish and resell working electronics. We proudly partner with local governments, nonprofits, and schools to host free electronics drop-off events and recycling drives. |
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| Freezer - Non-working | Appliance Drop-off program https://www.ricarecycling.com/recycle-your-appliances |
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| Gaming Systems & Accessories - Non-working |
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| Hearing Aids |
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| Major Household Appliances - Non-working | Appliance Drop-off program https://www.ricarecycling.com/recycle-your-appliances |
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| Microwave - Non-working | Appliance Drop-off program https://www.ricarecycling.com/recycle-your-appliances |
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| Oil-filled Heaters - Non-working | Appliance Drop-off program https://www.ricarecycling.com/recycle-your-appliances |
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| Printers/Faxes - Non-working |
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| Printers/Faxes - Working | Refurbish and resell working electronics. |
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| Refrigerator - Non-working | Freon units accepted. Appliance Drop-off program https://www.ricarecycling.com/recycle-your-appliances |
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| Small Household Appliances - Non-working | Office breakroom and small kitchen appliances. Most small appliances (coffee makers, fans, vacuums, toasters, etc.) are free to drop off. |
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| Stove/Oven - Non-working | Appliance Drop-off program https://www.ricarecycling.com/recycle-your-appliances |
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| Television - Non-working | Including large projection tvs (fee for drop off) |
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| Television - Working | Refurbish and resell working electronics. |
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| Toner Cartridges |
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| VCRs/CD/DVD Players - Non-working |
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| Washer/Dryer - Non-working | Appliance Drop-off program https://www.ricarecycling.com/recycle-your-appliances |
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| Water Heaters - Non-working | Heaters and hot water tanks. Appliance Drop-off program https://www.ricarecycling.com/recycle-your-appliances |
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