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Universal Waste

It is illegal to dispose of universal waste with regular trash.  Universal waste includes Household Batteries, Fluorescent Bulbs, Mercury Thermometers and many Electronic Devices (including but not necessarily limited to: Computers, Printers, Microwave Ovens, VCR's, Radios, Cordless Telephones, Cellular Telephones and Answering Machines). 

E-Waste Recycling & Disposal Facilities

Remember, it is illegal to dispose of cathode ray tubes ("CRTs" include televisions and monitors) with your household garbage and recyclables.  Following is a select list of local recycling opportunities to properly dispose of your electronic waste:

On-Call Curbside Collection:  computer monitors and televisions can be collected at your curb for a fee, by appointment. San Ramon residents can call Valley Waste Management at (925) 837-3356. Curbside customers can also set out electronics for free collection during the three Special Clean-Up Days they receive each year.

Recycling Drop-off Events: These events are hosted four times per year by the City of San Ramon at various locations throughout the City. The City partners with Universal Waste Management, Inc. to recycle electronics an universal wastes at these events.

San Ramon Drop-Off Locations:
We recommend that you call before you haul to confirm location, hours, charges, and acceptable materials.

• Recycle for Breast Cancer, 800-315-9580
  31 Beta Ct., Suite C, San Ramon, 94583
  www.RecycleForBreastCancer.org
  Non-profit electronics recycling organization. FREE. Open 7 days a week, 9:30am - 4:30pm  (no appointments necessary)

• Diablo Valley College, 866-335-3373
  1690 Watermill Road, San Ramon, 94583
  www.noewaste.com
  FREE monthly ewaste recycling event.  Held the 1st Saturday of every month (Holidays excluded). Back parking lot.  Cross street: Bollinger Canyon Rd.
  Conducted by Electronic Waste Management

Manufacturer Take-Back Programs:
You may want to contact the manufacturers regarding the status of their electronics take-back programs 

• Log on to Dell:
• Log on to Gateway:
• Log on to Hewlett Packard or call (650) 857-1501
• Log on to IBM or call (888) 746-7426

For additional local recycling/reuse options available visit:

• Wastediversion.org
• CCCrecycle.org
• Stopwaste.org