Electronics (E-waste)

Electronic waste (E-waste) is a category of hazardous waste and must be disposed in accordance with State and Federal laws. E-waste is prohibited from landfill disposal and requires special handling. Components of E-waste, including metals, glass, and some plastics, can be recycled while other components like lead need to be separated to protect the environment.

E-Waste:

Examples: TVs • Office equipment • Cell phones • Tablets • Printers • Computers • Laptops • Stereos • Game consoles • Cords • Medical equipment (CPAP and Bi-PAP machines)

Please remove batteries from devices prior to recycling. For proper disposal of batteries, see Household Hazardous Waste Facility for Residents

Free E-waste Recycling Event Calendar Zero Waste Sonoma has partnered with Conservation Corps North Bay to host free electronics collection events. No appointment necessary for these events. All events will be held in the parking lot.

Related topics:

See Electronic Waste Disposal for a list of acceptable and unacceptable items.
See Electronics (business only)

Find an e-waste recycling event

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Locations

Location pin E-waste Recycling - Sonoma (Community Center)

DateApril 5 - 7

276 E Napa St
Sonoma, CA 95476

DescriptionZero Waste Sonoma has partnered with Conservation Corps North Bay to conduct free electronics collection events. No appointment necessary for these events. All events held in the parking lot. For a full list of accepted and non-acceptable items, visit the web page below.

Location pin E-waste Recycling - Monte Rio (Community Center)

DateApril 13 - 14

20488 CA-116
Monte Rio, CA 95462

DescriptionZero Waste Sonoma has partnered with Conservation Corps North Bay to conduct free electronics collection events. No appointment necessary for these events. All events held in the parking lot. For a full list of accepted and unacceptable items, visit the web page below.

Location pin Forestville Repair Fair

DateApril 13

7050 Covey Rd
Forestville, CA 95436

DescriptionThis event is hosted by Reuse Alliance, the Russian River Rotary, and sponsored by Zero Waste Sonoma, among others.

NotesRepair help for electronics such as speakers, laptops, stereo equipment, and more.

Location pin E-Waste Recycling - Healdsburg (Community Center)

DateMay 10 - 12

1557 Healdsburg Ave
Healdsburg, CA 95448

DescriptionZero Waste Sonoma has partnered with Conservation Corps North Bay to conduct free electronics collection events. No appointment necessary for these events. All events held in the parking lot. For a full list of accepted and non-acceptable items, visit the web page below.

Location pin E-waste Recycling - Santa Rosa (Luther Burbank Center)

DateJune 14 - 16

50 Mark West Springs Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

DescriptionZero Waste Sonoma has partnered with Conservation Corps North Bay to conduct free electronics collection events. No appointment necessary for these events. All events held in the back parking lot near Christmas tree lot. For a full list of accepted and non-acceptable items, visit the web page below.

Location pin E-waste Recycling - Petaluma (Lucchesi Park)

DateJuly 19 - 21

320 N McDowell Blvd
Petaluma, CA 94954

DescriptionZero Waste Sonoma has partnered with Conservation Corps North Bay to conduct free electronics recycling events. No appointment necessary for these events. All events will be held in the parking lot. ACCEPTED: Working and non-working TVs • Office equipment • Cell phones • Tablets • Printers • Computers • Laptops • Stereos • Game consoles • Microwaves • Cords NOT ACCEPTED: Appliances • Batteries • Fluorescent lamps

Location pin E-waste Recycling - Oakmont (Community Center)

DateAugust 17 - 18

6637 Oakmont Dr
Santa Rosa, CA 95409

DescriptionZero Waste Sonoma has partnered with Conservation Corps North Bay to conduct free electronics collection events. No appointment necessary for these events. All events held in the parking lot. For a full list of accepted and non-acceptable items, visit the web page below.

Location pin E-waste Recycling - Rohnert Park (Community Center)

DateSeptember 13 - 15

5401 Snyder Ln
Rohnert Park, CA 94928

DescriptionZero Waste Sonoma has partnered with Conservation Corps North Bay to conduct free electronics collection events. No appointment necessary for these events. All events held in the parking lot. For a full list of accepted and non-acceptable items, visit the web page below.

Location pin E-waste Recycling - Windsor (Huerta Gym)

DateOctober 11 - 13

9291 Old Redwood Highway, Building 200
Windsor, ca 95492

DescriptionZero Waste Sonoma has partnered with Conservation Corps North Bay to conduct free electronics collection events. No appointment necessary for these events. All events held in the parking lot. For a full list of accepted and non-acceptable items, visit the web page below.

Location pin E-waste Recycling - Cloverdale (Train Depot)

DateOctober 18 - 20

501 Asti Rd
Cloverdale, CA 95425

DescriptionZero Waste Sonoma has partnered with Conservation Corps North Bay to conduct free electronics collection events. No appointment necessary for these events. All events held in the parking lot. For a full list of accepted and unacceptable items, visit the web page below.

Location pin E-waste Recycling - Santa Rosa (Finley Park)

DateNovember 8 - 10

2060 W College Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95401

DescriptionZero Waste Sonoma has partnered with Conservation Corps North Bay to conduct free electronics collection events. No appointment necessary for these events. All events held in the parking lot. For a full list of accepted and non-acceptable items, visit the web page below.

Location pin E-waste Recycling - Petaluma (Lucchesi Park)

DateDecember 6 - 8

320 N McDowell Blvd
Petaluma, CA 94954

DescriptionZero Waste Sonoma has partnered with Conservation Corps North Bay to conduct free electronics recycling events. No appointment necessary for these events. All events will be held in the parking lot. ACCEPTED: Working and non-working TVs • Office equipment • Cell phones • Tablets • Printers • Computers • Laptops • Stereos • Game consoles • Microwaves • Cords NOT ACCEPTED: Appliances • Batteries • Fluorescent lamps

Location pin E-waste Recycling - Oakmont (Community Center)

DateJanuary 18 - 19

6637 Oakmont Dr
Santa Rosa, CA 95409

DescriptionZero Waste Sonoma has partnered with Conservation Corps North Bay to conduct free electronics collection events. No appointment necessary for these events. All events held in the parking lot. For a full list of accepted and non-acceptable items, visit the web page below.

Location pin E-waste Recycling - Cloverdale (Citrus Fairgrounds)

DateFebruary 28 - 2

1 Citrus Fair Dr
Cloverdale, CA 95425

DescriptionZero Waste Sonoma has partnered with Conservation Corps North Bay to conduct free electronics collection events. No appointment necessary for these events. All events held in the parking lot. For a full list of accepted and unacceptable items, visit the web page below.

Location pin E-waste Recycling - Graton (Fire Department)

DateMarch 14 - 16

3750 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol, CA, USA
Sebastopol, CA 95472

DescriptionZero Waste Sonoma has partnered with Conservation Corps North Bay to conduct free electronics collection events. No appointment necessary for these events. All events held in the parking lot. For a full list of accepted and non-acceptable items, visit the web page below.

Location pin American Sleep Association

Boston, MA

NotesMail-back (prepaid shipping): CPAP or Bi-PAP machines only. Gently used, working machines less than 7 years old from pet-free, smoke-free households. New related supplies (tubing, etc.) also accepted. Items are refurbished and distributed to hospitals and clinics nationally. Visit website for instructions.

Location pin Annapolis Transfer Station (Disposal and Recycling)

33549 Annapolis Rd.
Annapolis, CA 94952

NotesDrop-off (no fee): cell phones, computers, cords, game consoles, laptops, microwaves, office equipment, printers, stereos, tablets, TVs. Not accepted: appliances, batteries, fluorescent lamps.

See detailed list of acceptable and unacceptable e-waste items

Location pin Best Buy

1950 Santa Rosa Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95407

NotesDrop-off (limit three items per household per day): audio equipment, cell phones, computers and tablets, TVs, and VCRs. Visit website for a complete list of items accepted.

Location pin Call2Recycle

Atlanta, GA

NotesDatabase of collection sites accepting cell phones at no cost.

Location pin Central Disposal Site

500 Mecham Rd
Petaluma, CA 94952

NotesDrop-off (no fee): cell phones, computers, cords, game consoles, laptops, microwaves, office equipment, printers, stereos, tablets, TVs. Not accepted: appliances, batteries, fluorescent lamps.

See detailed list of acceptable and unacceptable e-waste items

Location pin Conservation Corps North Bay

3555 Airway Dr
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

NotesPickup: call to schedule an appointment.

Location pin eWaste Sonoma

3227 Santa Rosa Ave, Unit A
Santa Rosa, CA 95407

NotesDrop-off and fee: working/non-working equipment; email or call for more information.

For items accepted and not accepted, including fee items, see list

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Location pin Goodwill Industries Healdsburg

513 Healdsburg Ave
Healdsburg, CA 95448

NotesDrop-off: working/non-working equipment. No copiers, fax machines, no printers, or accessories (keyboards, etc.)

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Location pin Goodwill Industries Petaluma

1000 Lakeville St
Petaluma, CA 94952

NotesDrop-off: working/non-working equipment. No copiers, fax machines, printers, or accessories (keyboards, etc.)

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Location pin Goodwill Industries Rohnert Park

476 Rohnert Park Expy
Rohnert Park, CA 94928

NotesDrop-off: working/non-working equipment. No copiers, fax machines, no printers, or accessories (keyboards, etc.)

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Location pin Goodwill Industries Santa Rosa (Industrial Dr)

3535 Industrial Dr
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

NotesDrop-off: working/non-working equipment. No copiers, fax machines, printers, or accessories (keyboards, etc.)

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Location pin Goodwill Industries Santa Rosa (Sebastopol Rd)

2007 Sebastopol Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95407

NotesDrop-off: working/non-working electronics, all kinds.

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Location pin Goodwill Industries Sebastopol

6826 Sebastopol Rd
Sebastopol, CA 95472

NotesDrop-off: working/non-working equipment. No copiers, no fax machines, no printers, or accessories (keyboards, etc.)

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Location pin Goodwill Industries Windsor

6450 Hembree Ln
Windsor, CA 95492

NotesDrop-off: working/non-working equipment. No copiers, no fax machines, or accessories (keyboards, etc.)

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Location pin Guerneville Transfer Station (Disposal and Recycling)

13450 Pocket Canyon Dr./Hwy. 116
Guerneville, CA 95446

NotesDrop-off (no fee): cell phones, computers, cords, game consoles, laptops, microwaves, office equipment, printers, stereos, tablets, TVs. Not accepted: appliances, batteries, fluorescent lamps.

See detailed list of acceptable and unacceptable e-waste items

Location pin Healdsburg Transfer Station (Disposal and Recycling)

166 Alexander Valley Rd
Healdsburg, CA 95448

NotesDrop-off (no fee): cell phones, computers, cords, game consoles, laptops, microwaves, office equipment, printers, stereos, tablets, TVs. Not accepted: appliances, batteries, fluorescent lamps.

See detailed list of acceptable and unacceptable e-waste items

Location pin Office Depot Rohnert Park

321 Rohnert Park Expressway
Rohnert Park, CA 94928

NotesDrop-off and fee: working/non-working small electronics; must fit in box 18" x 18" x 22"; call first.

Tech Recycling Box (small, medium, large) sizes available

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Location pin Redwood Gospel Mission

1821 Piner Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

NotesDrop-off and pickup: all kinds; nonprofit dedicated to providing assistance to homeless people.

Location pin Reuse Alliance

NotesGreat resource for tips, advice, and news from the reuse sector. Visit website for more info.

Location pin Salvation Army

1020 3rd St
Santa Rosa, CA 95404

NotesDrop-off and pickup: working/non-working electronics, all kinds. Organization provides support for homeless families.

Location pin Sonoma Transfer Station (Disposal and Recycling)

4376 Stage Gulch Rd.
Sonoma, CA 94956

NotesDrop-off: TVs, office equipment, cell phones, tablets, printers, computers, laptops, stereos, game consoles, cords, microwaves, etc. Not accepted: appliances, batteries, and fluorescent lamps.

See detailed list of acceptable and unacceptable e-waste items

Location pin Staples Petaluma

207 S. McDowell Blvd.
Petaluma, CA 94954

NotesDrop-off: small office related items; no appliances or TVs.

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Location pin Staples Santa Rosa

2222 Cleveland Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95402

NotesDrop-off: small office related items; no appliances or TVs.

Location pin Staples Sonoma

977 W. Napa St.
Sonoma, CA 95476

NotesDrop-off: small office related items; no appliances or TVs.