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Electronic/Universal Waste

Electronic and universal waste, such as computer monitors, TVs, fluorescent tubes, and consumer batteries, are prohibited from the trash. Electronic and universal waste contain a variety of toxic components like lead, cadmium, mercury, arsenic, and flame retardants. When dumped in a landfill, these materials can contaminate the soil and groundwater, thus impacting surrounding areas.

Examples of electronic waste include: microwaves, TVs, computer monitors and towers, cell phones, iPods, DVD players, stereos, etc.

Examples of universal waste include: used motor oil and filters, batteries, fluorescent tubes and bulbs, SHARPS, etc.

Drop Off

Electronic Waste:
Monday – Friday: 8 AM – 4 PM
Sat: 8:30 AM – 4 PM

Universal Waste:
1st and 3rd Friday of each month: 9 AM – 2 PM

Electronic waste items (excluding CRT or flat-screen devices) are $13 each.

Additional Drop Off Locations

NAPA Auto Parts
1000 Commercial Street
Princeton, CA
530.439.2213

Hours:
M-F: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Sat: 7 AM – 2 PM
Sun: Closed

Alsco-Geyer Ace Hardware
600 5th Street
Arbuckle, CA
530.476.3003

Hours:
M-Sat: 7 AM – 6 PM
Sun: 8 AM – 4 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Many manufacturers also take back their old equipment for reuse and recycling: Dell Computer Exchange, HP Computer Exchange, Gateway Computer Exchange, Apple Computer Exchange

Additional Resources

California Department of Toxic Substances Control

eRecycle