City of Vallejo, CA, CA

Before tossing out your electronic device (anything with a plug, cable, or battery), consider donating or selling items that are still usable or repairable. If an item cannot be repaired, it should be properly recycled.

Examples of electronic waste: Microwaves and other small household appliances, televisions, computer monitors and towers, cell phones, DVD players, printers, hair dryers, and more. 

IMPORTANT: Electronic and universal waste, such as fluorescent tubes and consumer batteries, are prohibited from the trash. These items contain a variety of hazardous components like lead, cadmium and mercury, arsenic, and flame retardants. When dumped in a landfill, these materials can contaminate the soil and ground water, harming the environment and surrounding communities. 

The City of Vallejo has several options available for residents looking to recycle their e-waste responsibly.

WHERE TO DROP OFF E-WASTE
You can drop off electronic items at the Recology Vallejo Materials Recycling Facility located at 2021 Broadway Street. Drop-off hours are 8AM-3:30PM, Thursday-Saturday. No appointments are necessary. Residents must be able to unload the materials they bring in. Visit Recology Vallejo's Electronic & Universal Waste page for a list of accepted items.

Visit CalRecycle's E-Waste Drop-off Locator for additional drop-off sites and organizations that recover unwanted electronics in your area.

You may also drop off select items to the original manufacturer:

• Dell Computer Exchange
• HP Computer Exchange
• Apple Computer Exchange

Proper disposal of unused prescription medications and other pharmaceutical waste helps prevent these items from ending up in the hands of children, on the streets, or in local waterways.

Ask your pharmacist whether they offer take-back services.

Several Costco and Kaiser pharmacies sell pre-addressed, prepaid mailers that allow customers to send unwanted medications to a certified disposal facility. Free medication take-back boxes are available at the Kaiser Vallejo 24-hour pharmacy located at 975 Sereno Drive.

Free Medication Drop-off Sites for Vallejo Residents:

Vallejo Police Station
111 Amador Street, Vallejo
(707) 648-5346 Mon-Thur, 9:30AM-5PM

Napa-Vallejo Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility
889A Devlin Road, American Canyon
(707) 258-8608 Fri & Sat, 9AM-4PM

There are many convenient ways to recycle paint through California’s Paint Stewardship Program. Since its launch in 2012, PaintCare has established over 650 drop-off sites statewide where residents and businesses can bring unwanted or leftover paint for recycling.

Most drop-off locations are paint retailers (paint, hardware, and home improvement stores) that have voluntarily joined the program. These sites accept paint during regular business hours and are open to all California residents and businesses.

To find a location near you, use the PaintCare Drop-off Site Locator.