Electronic Waste Recovery Centers

09/27/2022

We are temporarily closed. As of now, we do not have a reopening date. Please visit Calrecycle.ca.gov to find another safe recycling option.

08/16/2022

Where does the e-waste go?

A lot of e-waste is shipped to Asia or Africa for “recycling.” This may sound good, but in fact it’s just an easy and cheap way to get rid of the enormous amounts of e-waste we generate. A lot of it is simply burned - often by children. Children working in the recycling yards are at an even higher risk for damaging their health than adults.

What can we do to help?
We ask that passwords be removed from items like laptops, tablets, iPhones, and iPads because we always try to repair recycled items before scrapping them. By repairing these recycled electronic devices, we can extend their life cycles and slow the rate of e-waste mounting up. This, in turn, results in the need for more products to be subsequently minimized, and emissions can be reduced from production.

Lets work together to better OUR world!

08/09/2022

Did you Know:

E-waste represents 2% of America's trash in landfills, but it equals 70% of overall toxic waste. 20 to 50 million metric tons of e-waste are disposed of worldwide every year.

What can we do?
Avoid the health and environmental hazards caused by e-waste. Reduce new purchases, reuse, repair, and recycle unused electronic gadgets and equipment.

08/03/2022

We are closed until next week. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to see some familiar and new faces on Monday.

Reminder: California Penal Code 374.3 makes illegal dumping on public and private property punishable by a fine of up to $10,000. Also, pursuant to Section 117555 of the California Health and Safety Code, a person who dumps illegally is punishable by up to six months in jail.

Illegal dumping includes throwing away hazardous waste (e-waste) in your garbage can or on your street. Save yourself the headache and bring them down to us! We pay for TVs, laptops, CPUs, and monitors in decent condition. If they're not, we will take those items free of charge.

03/18/2022

Did you know that it is ILLEGAL to throw away your electronic waste? Apple INC. had to pay 450,000 dollars to the Department of Toxic Substances in 2013 for not complying with universal waste regulations.

Check out the link below to see what items are banned from the trash!

Let's work together to keep the air we breathe, the water we drink, the environment we live in, and the food we eat free of chemicals!

Many common products that we use in our daily lives contain potentially hazardous materials and require special care when disposed of. It is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains, or onto the ground. Chemicals in illegally disposed hazardous waste can be released in...

10/11/2021

Good morning! The Modesto office is temporarily closed for the day. Please check back later for any updates. We will definitely be back open tomorrow 10/12 8 am-3 pm. We apologize for any inconvenience.

06/07/2021

Benefits of Reducing and Reusing:
-Prevents pollution caused by reducing the need to harvest new raw materials
-Saves energy
-Reduces greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global climate change
-Helps sustain the environment for future generations
-Saves money
-Reduces the amount of waste that will need to be recycled or sent to landfills and incinerators
-Allows products to be used to their fullest extent

05/03/2021

16,771,120+ tons of electronics waste thrown out in 2021. Check out this article to get a better understanding of why safe E-waste recycling is vitally important.

Have you thought about what happens with your computer when you throw it out? Check out the disturbing electronic waste facts here and get an idea of the devastating effects of e-waste.

04/12/2021

Did you know the California Penal Code 374.3 makes illegal dumping on public and private property punishable by a fine of up to $10,000? Also, pursuant to Section 117555 of the California Health and Safety Code, a person who dumps illegally is punishable by up to six months in jail. Luckily, we are open for drop-offs Monday-Friday 8:00-3:00pm no appointment needed, and we will PAY YOU for those TVs and computers!

03/26/2021

SPRING CLEANING TIME!! Bring us all of those idle electronics! We are open Monday-Friday 8:00-3:00pm. No appointment needed! 🤩

01/06/2021

Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8am-3pm

01/06/2021

I hope you all had a wonderful New Year!
We are open all week 8-3pm! Make some room for those brand new electronics that you got and bring us those old ones!

Have an AMAZING week everyone!