08-01-2021, 06:40 AM
Your microwave just died. Microwave disposal is tricky because it is considered e-waste and cannot be disposed of with either regular trash or other recyclables. How can you dispose of it safely and per California law? Here are five methods to dispose of your old microwave
Microwave Recycling with an e-waste recycler is your best bet. These firms will often pick up e-waste from commercial customers. If there are no e-waste recyclers in your area who do pickups, you can call to find their nearest drop-off location.Your regular garbage collector may have e-waste drop-off locations that are not publicized. Contact your trash pickup service for more information. Similarly, local recyclers may also have e-waste drop-off locations where you can dispose of your microwave safely.
Many communities hold cleanup days that allow residents to drop off their e-waste during a specific period. These could be as frequent as monthly events to annual events. Some events last just a weekend; others can last for a month or more. Be on the lookout for these events. They are often publicized in smaller newspapers or on community websites. You can also call your city or county government to see if they offer any nearby household hazardous waste disposal events.
Microwave Recycling with an e-waste recycler is your best bet. These firms will often pick up e-waste from commercial customers. If there are no e-waste recyclers in your area who do pickups, you can call to find their nearest drop-off location.Your regular garbage collector may have e-waste drop-off locations that are not publicized. Contact your trash pickup service for more information. Similarly, local recyclers may also have e-waste drop-off locations where you can dispose of your microwave safely.
Many communities hold cleanup days that allow residents to drop off their e-waste during a specific period. These could be as frequent as monthly events to annual events. Some events last just a weekend; others can last for a month or more. Be on the lookout for these events. They are often publicized in smaller newspapers or on community websites. You can also call your city or county government to see if they offer any nearby household hazardous waste disposal events.