Originally Published by Orange County Utilities Solid Waste Division
In addition to Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) disposal, residents of unincorporated Orange County can recycle their electronic waste free of charge.
What is electronic waste?
Electronic devices that no longer work or are unwanted. An item is considered electronic if it contains a circuit board.
Why not just throw it in the garbage?
Electronics often contain harmful components such as lead and mercury and need proper disposal. Precious metals found in electronics can be recycled, which helps to save energy and natural resources, and reduce pollution.
What can I bring? Examples of electronic waste that are accepted in the program include:
Computers
Monitors
Flat screen TVs (rear-projection TVs are not accepted)
Printers
Fax machines
VCRs
Cell phones
DVD players
Stereos
Where can I bring it?
PERMANENT HHW COLLECTION FACILITIES:
Orange County Landfill
5901 Young Pine Road
Monday – Sunday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
McLeod Road Transfer Station
5000 L.B. McLeod Road
Wednesdays & Saturdays
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Remember...items often confused for electronic waste but are not accepted in the program include:
Lamps
Household appliances (vacuum cleaners, irons)
Kitchen appliances (microwaves, coffee makers, toasters)
Cords and wires
Video games
Fans
Power tools (gas, battery, or electric)
These types of items should be disposed of as garbage or reused.