Electronic Waste

Electronic waste or “E-Waste” may contain lead, mercury, cadmium, chromium or other heavy metals. When disposed in the landfill, these toxic materials can leach into our waterways and soil, damaging personal and environmental health.

Electronic waste may be brought to the Eureka Recycling Center during regular operating hours.

The following items are considered E-Waste:

  • TV's
  • Computer Monitors
  • Printers
  • Computer Towers, Keyboards, Mice, Wires
  • Cell Phones
  • Microwaves
  • Items with circuit boards or a digital face

Eureka Recycling Center

Hours: 
Monday - Saturday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Currently closed
Fees
Television and Computer monitors
$2.00 each
Other electronic waste (microwaves, computer towers, keyboards, mice, cell phones, VCRs/DVDs, stereos excluding speakers, electronic ballasts)
$0.05 per lb
Regional Drop off sites (fees vary)
Miles Recycling
(707) 822-5592
Humboldt Sanitation
2585 Central Ave
McKinleyville
(707) 839-3285
Staples
(707) 269-0196
Recology Eel River
965 Riverwalk Dr
Fortuna
(707) 725-5156

A variety of sites are available for E-waste drop off.  Fees apply at some drop offs. Call site for more information.