Drop off your old, unwanted or obsolete computers, monitors, TVs, cell phones, keyboards, mice, cabling, and more this weekend.
Saturday, May 3
Woodland Meadow
1600 Whitewood Drive, San Jose
11:00 - 2:00
Sunday, May 4
West Valley Presbyterian Church
6191 Bollinger Road, Cupertino
11:30 - 2:30
Free events
For more info or other options: GreenMouse (eWaste Services) 408.464.9999
As we switch to new energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL) or known by many as the twisty bulb, we need to be concerned about disposing of them properly when they no longer work or break.
Florescent bulbs contain dangerous levels of mercury and should not be thrown away. In 2006, the state of California banned hazardous wastes, including fluorescent lamps, from disposal in the trash.
All fluorescent lamps and tubes are considered hazardous waste in California and must be recycled - taken to a household hazardous waste disposal facility, or an authorized recycling facility.
Santa Clara County retailers, including OSH and Ace Hardware, are accepting the fluorescent bulbs to recycle free of charge. Check this list of free fluorescent drop-off locations. (PDF)
Broken incandescent bulbs need to be handled with care as the contain mercury. Do not vacuum; wear protective gloves to pick up the broken pieces and use duct tape to pick up small pieces. Place all pieces along with cleaning materials into a sealable plastic bag and recycle along with intact lamps as noted above.
Drop off your old, unwanted or obsolete computers, monitors, TVs, cell phones, keyboards, mice, cabling, and more this Sunday, December 16.
eWaste Services, which collects unwanted electronics from both businesses and individuals, delivers them to state-authorized recyclers that must adhere to stringent rules regarding the processing and recycling of e-waste materials.
Brookside Swim & Racket
19127 Cox Avenue, Saratoga
Sunday, December 16th
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Free event
For more information: 408-464-9999
This Saturday bring in your old electronic devices (computers, TVs, printers, copy & fax machines, telephones - including wireless, etc.) and help the Children’s Musical Theater San Jose.
Funds raised from your recycled electronics will be used to support Honors Night, which is an annual tribute to Children’s Musical Theater performers of the past and recognition of inspirational performers of today.
This is a free electronics-recycling event.
1401 Parkmoor Ave, San Jose
Saturday, November 17
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
For more info about the recycling benefit: 408.464.9999
To learn more about the Children’s Musical Theater San Jose check here.
You have that old TV sitting in the garage collecting dust along with that old computer and monitor that now make great doorstops in addition to a number of other electronic equipment that have seen better days. Dumping these items into your trash bin is not a good thing to do as they contain toxic substances. So, what do you do? Call eWaste Services 464-9999.
eWaste Services will pick-up televisions, computers, microwave ovens, telephones, and most electronic devices throughout Santa Clara County free of charge; however, they will charge to collect and recycle oversized TVs (50″ plus).
They do have a drop-off location that is by appointment only located at 292 Brokaw Road, Santa Clara. However, this Saturday (10/13) they will be open 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. without appointment for those who would like to drop off their e-waste items.
eWaste Services, which collects unwanted electronics from both businesses and individuals, delivers them to state-authorized recyclers that must adhere to stringent rules regarding the processing and recycling of e-waste materials.
For more information including items that they collect, collection times, and other services, check here.
