E-Waste Recycling

Electronic waste, or e-waste, includes all electronic products like:

  • Alarm Clocks
  • Cellular Phones or Smart Devices
  • Computer Hardware
  • DVD/CD/VCR Players
  • Hairdryers
  • Radios
  • Scanners/Printers
  • Small Kitchen Appliances
  • TVs, Etc. 

In our time of rapid technological change, many of these items become outdated after just a few years, and residents are left wondering how to dispose of them properly. These items are all too toxic to place in the landfill since they contain heavy metals like mercury, lead, arsenic, and cadmium. Computers under five years old and other working electronics can generally be reused, so please consider donating them.

Free Recycling Events

The City of Daly City offers free e-waste collection events twice per year at our Earth Day Recycling Event in the Spring (typically in May) and Make A Difference Day in October at City Hall. For dates, please contact the City Manager's Office at (650) 991-8127 or follow our social media for up to date City information. You can also subscribe to our monthly newsletter Daly City Wire.

Acceptable E-Waste Locations

The following locations also accept e-waste (call before visiting):

  • Best Buy in Colma: Accepts:
    • Appliances
    • Cameras
    • Cell Phones
    • Computers/Tablets
    • Ink and Toner
    • Music/Audio/Movie Equipment
    • Radios
    • Rechargeable Batteries
    • TVs
    • Video Games and Gadgets and More
  • Crown Computer Recycling: No charge for anything electronic. Call ahead: 650-591-0600. Located at 520 Bragato Road, San Carlos.
  • Goodwill: Accepts computers, laptops, TVs, networking equipment, and cell phones, working or not, at participating Donation Centers. Click here to find drop-off locations.
  • GreenCitizen: Accepts e-waste, working or not, at their location in Burlingame.

List of Places to Drop off E-Waste

View a full list of places to drop off e-waste, including locations in:

  • Belmont
  • Half Moon Bay 
  • Redwood City
  • San Bruno 
  • San Carlos
  • San Mateo
  • South City

Use the Reduce, Reuse, and Recycling Guide for San Mateo County for all of your waste-related questions!

Republic Services

Republic Services, our garbage company, will also accept e-waste for a fee at their office at 1680 Edgeworth Avenue You must call before dropping anything off 650-756-1130. You can visit their web page here Republic Services.

Special Note on Cellular Phones

All retailers in California that sell cellular phones are required to take them back free of charge from consumers. Please also consider giving a new life to your old devices and in particular your cellular phones. Many organizations will get your old cellular phones into the hands of people who really need them. Before donating cellular phones (or computers) for reuse, just remember to delete all files on the hard drive or wipe out the device.

Computers under five years old and other working electronics can generally be reused, so please consider donating them.