E-Waste

E-Waste is not permitted in dumpsters or household trash collection cans/bags.

Residential customers may place small batteries and/or cell phones in clear plastic bags on top of the lid of their trash can for free collection on any regularly scheduled service day.

Please self-haul the following e-waste items to Eastern Regional MRF at 900 Cabin Creek Road, Truckee CA 96161.

Eastern Regional MRF – Electronic Waste
Free ItemsCharge Items
CA TV(CRT)All removed batteriesiPods & MP3 Players
CA Projection TV (CRT)Battery UPS UnitsKeyboards/mice
CA TV (Flat Screen)BlendersLoose lamps and bulbs
CA TabletsCable boxes/ReceiversMicrowaves
CA DVD Screen PlayersCalculatorsNon-CA Projection TV (CRT)
ComputersCar stereosNon-CA Screen (CEW)
Mainframe ComputersCD playersNon-CA TV(CRT)
Circuit boardsCell phonesPressure cookers
Commercial telecom equipmentCoffee makerPrinter Cartridges
Power supply unitsDigital camerasPrinters, Copiers & Scanners
ERL free electronic waste program is available for California residents only. Proof of residence is required (i.e. Utility bill or property tax). P.O. Box or CA ID with PO is not accepted.Electrical Cords & CablesRecord Players
Electrical Switches & RelaysSmall Appliances
E-readersSpeakers
Fax MachinesStereo Equipment
Food processorsTelephones (Landline)
Game ConsolesToasters
GPS SystemsVacuum Cleaners
Hard DrivesVCRs
Hot platesWireless routers
Electronics are charged at MSW prices. The minimum facility charge is charged if less than 1 cubic yard.

This listing is intended for general information purposes.

Any inaccuracies or changes will be overruled by current policy or program rules.

Any items accepted from an out of state resident will be charged for at ERL.

Batteries, especially drone batteries or remote control car batteries, create extreme risk of fire and should NEVER be placed into the trash.

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