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Electronics, Computer and
Monitor Recycling and Proper Disposal Locations
serving
Stockton, Tracy, Lodi, Manteca, Ripon, Lathrop, Escalon and San Joaquin
County
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How do I
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 San
Joaquin County ONLY uses Basel Action Network (BAN) e-Stewards® Recyclers to properly
manage the disposal of your electronics. BAN e-Stewards® Recyclers are rigorously
audited and certified, so you can rest assured that when you bring your electronic devices
to County facilities or County-sponsored events, all data
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Electronic Waste or E-Waste
Electronics are the fastest growing portion of the
municipal waste stream in the country. These items include
televisions, radios, stereos, cell phones - just about anything with a
circuit board, which is just about anything these days. Electronic waste or “e-waste” is
banned from being disposed in the trash in California because the devices
contain toxic heavy metals including lead, cadmium and mercury. According
to US EPA, at least 40 percent of the lead in landfills comes from discarded
electronics.
Almost anything considered “electronic” can harm human health
and the environment if improperly disposed, including:
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Televisions |
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Computers |
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Computer monitors |
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Printers and other
peripherals |
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Fax machines |
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Radios/ stereos/ receivers |
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VCRs/ DVD players |
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Cell phones/ PDAs/ iPods |
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Telephones |
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Telephones/ answering
machines |
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Electrical Cords |
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Holiday Lights |
There is NO COST for San
Joaquin County residents to drop off these materials at County Facilities for proper
disposal.
PLEASE DO NOT PLACE THESE ITEMS IN THE GARBAGE!
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Where Can I Take Them for Proper Disposal?
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Residents
Residents of San Joaquin County can utilize the following resources to
properly dispose of Electronic Waste:
San Joaquin County Solid Waste Facilities
San Joaquin County residents can take electronic
waste to San Joaquin County Solid Waste Facilities.
For more information on material quantities accepted at solid waste
facilities and other details, click on the E-Waste brochure link below. For more information on San Joaquin County Solid Waste
Facilities click on the links provided.
San Joaquin Household Hazardous Waste Facility
San Joaquin County residents can take up to five SMALL consumer
electronic devices per trip to the San Joaquin County Household
Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility for recycling and proper disposal.
Small devices include monitors less than a 17 inch screen size and items
such as cell phones, answering machine, radios, small printers and
computers. Click on the HHW brochure link below for more information.
County-Sponsored Events
San Joaquin County Sponsored Events are available for residents to recycle
electronics. Click the County-Sponsored Events links provided for more information.
Businesses
Businesses can utilize the following resources to properly
dispose of Electronic Waste:
ONSITE Electronics Recycling
ONSITE electronics is the approved collector for San Joaquin County
electronic waste. They may accept electronics from small businesses
free of charge. Click on the On-Site link below for more details and
contact information
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San Joaquin County Department
of Public Works
Solid Waste Division
Last updated 05/26/2011
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