Check the organizations listed below accepting a variety of small appliances for reuse or recycling.
Small appliances can be recycled as e-waste, scrap metal, or disposed of as garbage depending on how the items are constructed. See examples below. We know it's confusing! If your small appliances still work, consider using platforms such as Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, Freecycle and Nextdoor to list and find items for reuse, resale, or giveaway.
Check our calendar for upcoming Repair Fairs where you can get assistance fixing your small appliance.
Batteries need to be removed from devices prior to recycling. Dispose of batteries at Zero Waste Sonoma Household Hazardous Waste Programs or at locations accepting Batteries - Household
Related topics:
See Batteries - Household
See Materials exchange programs for online donation and reuse options of working small appliances
Small e-waste appliances
Recycle the items listed below which contain screens and/or complicated circuit boards as e-waste (for a complete list of acceptable and unacceptable items, see Electronic Waste Disposal)
Examples: Answering machines • Cell phones • Cords • Digital cameras • Fax machines • Keyboards/mice • Microwaves • Radios • Robotic vacuums • Tablets • Zip drives
Small scrap metal appliances (at least 75% metal)
Please recycle your items at locations that accept Metal - scrap, including the transfer stations.
Examples: Blenders (metal) • Curling irons • Fans (metal) • Irons • Sanders • Staplers (metal) • Toasters (metal) • Waffle irons (metal)
Small plastic appliances
If unwanted items cannot be donated for reuse, dispose of plastic small appliances in the garbage.
Examples: Blenders (plastic) • Clocks • Coffee makers • Curling irons (plastic) • Fans (plastic) • Hair dryers • Swiffers™ • Lamps • Paper shredders • Toasters (plastic) • Shop vacs • Standard vacuums
Separate metal detachable components (e.g., metal mixing blades) and place in your Curbside Services: Blue Cart or drop-off at locations that accept Metal - scrap.
Related topics:
See Appliances - Large include air conditioners, dehumidifiers, freezers, refrigerators, water coolers, air purifiers, dryers, furnaces, oil-filler radiators, ovens, stove tops, stoves, trash compactors, washers, water heaters, water softeners, thermoelectric coolers
See County Refuse Disposal Sites for drop-off of large freon and non-freon large appliances
See Batteries - Household
See Bulky Item Pickup program for residential hauling company customers
See Electronics (E-waste)
See Household Hazardous Waste Facility for Residents
See Metal - scrap
See Motors - Auto parts - Lawnmowers and similar include auto parts, chainsaws, engines, lawnmowers (including rideable lawnmowers), small motors, transmissions, weed whackers
See Videos - CDs - DVDs - Audio Tapes - Cassettes
Reuse organization
Healdsburg Repair Fair + Clothing Swap
DateJanuary 24
1557 Healdsburg Ave
Healdsburg, CA 95448
DescriptionHosted by Reuse Alliance and sponsored by Zero Waste Sonoma and City of Healdsburg
NotesThis listing is for the Healdsburg Repair Fair at the Community Center from 1-4P. This is not a drop-off event.
Petaluma Repair Fair
DateFebruary 7
100 Fairgrounds Dr
Petaluma, CA 94952
DescriptionHosted by Reuse Alliance and sponsored by Zero Waste Sonoma and City of Petaluma
NotesThis listing is for the Petaluma Repair Fair from 1-4P at the Petaluma Regional Library. This is not a drop-off event.
Cloverdale Repair Fair
DateMarch 7
401 N Cloverdale Blvd
Cloverdale, CA 95425
DescriptionHosted by Reuse Alliance and sponsored by Zero Waste Sonoma and City of Cloverdale
NotesThis listing is for the Cloverdale Repair Fair from 1-4P at the Cloverdale Library. This is not a drop-off event.
Cotati Repair Fair + Clothing Swap
DateMarch 29
201 W Sierra Ave
Cotati, CA 94931
DescriptionHosted by Reuse Alliance and sponsored by Zero Waste Sonoma and City of Cotati
NotesThis listing is for the Cotati Repair Fair from 1-4P at the Cotati Room. This is not a drop-off event.
Windsor Repair Fair + Clothing Swap
DateApril 19
9291 Old Redwood Hwy
Windsor, CA 95492
DescriptionHosted by Reuse Alliance and sponsored by Zero Waste Sonoma, Town of Windsor, and with Support from Windsor We Act
NotesThis listing is for the Windsor Repair Fair at the Huerta Gymnasium from 10A-1P. This is not an appliance disposal event.
Sonoma Repair Fair + Clothing Swap
DateMay 16
276 E Napa St
Sonoma, CA 95476
DescriptionHosted by Reuse Alliance and sponsored by Zero Waste Sonoma and the City of Sonoma
NotesThis listing is for the Sonoma Repair Fair at the Sonoma Community Center from 10A-1P. This is not an e-waste recycling event.
Sebastopol Repair Fair + Clothing Swap
DateJune 14
282 S High St
Sebastopol, CA 95472
DescriptionHosted by Reuse Alliance and sponsored by Zero Waste Sonoma and Sebastopol Art Center
NotesThis listing is for the Sebastopol Repair Fair at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts from 10A-1P. This is not an appliance disposal event.
Best Buy
1950 Santa Rosa Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
NotesDrop-off (limit three items per household per day): audio equipment, cell phones, fans, personal care items (hair dryers, etc.), radios. Visit website for a complete list of items accepted.
eWaste Sonoma
3227 Santa Rosa Ave, Unit A
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
NotesDrop off and fee: eWaste Sonoma accepts small and large printers, commercial grade copiers, microwaves, convection ovens, vacuums, oil-based heaters, and in-wall AC units for a fee.
Cost Cost varies depending on item
Redwood Gospel Mission
1821 Piner Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
NotesDrop-off: small quantities of working/non-working residential e-waste (all flat screen, telephones, hair dryers, etc.) Working microwaves only. Older model TVs up to 24"; nonprofit dedicated to providing assistance to homeless people.
