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Electronic Waste Recycling

Computer monitors and TVsElectronic waste is an ever growing segment of the municipal solid wastestream. Because numerous electronic devices are made with components that contain lead, mercury, nickel, cadmium, and other toxic elements that can harm the environment, the Department of Toxic Substances Control prohibits disposal of lead-content cathode ray tubes (CRTs) and certain other electronic devices in landfills. (Statutes contained in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations—Universal Waste Rules.)

The following list of recycling programs and information help lines is provided to assist residents and businesses in properly disposing of broken, obsolete or unwanted electronics. Or, click here for collection services information in your area.

State & National Programs

CA Integrated Waste Management Board
Electronic Product Management Directory
www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Electronics/Collection/

Earth 911 Recycling Hotline
1-800-CLEANUP (800-253-2687)
www.earth911.org

Hewlet-Packard—Product Return & Recycling
www.hp.com/go/recycle
Enter “recycling” in search menu for the link to updated product return program information for computer hardware and printer cartridges.


Los Angeles / Orange County

e-Recycling of Southern California
7230 Petterson Lane, Paramount
Fee-based drop-off or pick-up service.
(562) 634-8372
www.erecyclingsocal.com

888CleanLA Helpline
(888) CLEAN LA (888-253-2652)
www.888cleanla.com
Click on the Household Hazardous Waste link.


San Diego County

EDCO Recycling Buyback Center – San Marcos

Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri 8:00a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sat 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
(Closed daily noon to 1:00 p.m.)

Address & Directions
Address: 224 S. Las Posas Rd.
(for map and driving directions click here)
Phone: (760) 744-2700

Fallbrook Recycling and Transfer

Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri 8:00 to noon and 12:30 to 4:00
Saturdays 8:00 to noon

Address & Directions
Address: 550 W. Aviation Rd.
(for map and driving directions click here)
Phone: (760) 728-6114

Click here for information about periodic E-Waste collection events.

Did you know that a typical 17-inch computer monitor contains about 2.2 pounds of lead? Peer behind the screen of a 27-inch television and you could find as much as 8 pounds of lead.


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