Electronic waste, such as fluorescent tubes and consumer batteries, is prohibited from the trash. Electronic waste contains 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.
Electronic waste includes: batteries, fluorescent bulbs, computers, monitors, cords, phones, TVs, VCRs, DVD players, stereos, microwave ovens, or iPods.
Batteries Can Spark Trouble
CURBSIDE
For battery disposal: Residents can seal household batteries in a clear plastic bag and place on top of their curbside recycling bin for pickup on their collection day. To prevent combustion, tape battery terminals before putting them in the battery bag to reduce the risk of fire and other hazards.
For additional e-waste disposal: Residents may schedule an On Call Plus Cleanup at no cost. Curbside collection is not available to commercial customers.
DROP OFF
Drop off e-waste at the Sunnyvale SMaRT Station (car batteries accepted). Items such as compact fluorescent light bulbs and household batteries can be dropped off at the Mountain View Recycling Center.
Many manufacturers also take back their old equipment for reuse and recycling: