Electronic and universal waste, such as computer monitors, TVs, fluorescent tubes and consumer batteries, are prohibited from the trash. Electronic and universal waste contains a variety of toxic components like lead, cadmium and mercury, arsenic and flame retardants, and when dumped in a landfill, these materials can contaminate the soil and ground water, thus impacting surrounding areas.
Examples of electronic waste include: microwaves, T.V.’s, computer monitors and towers, cell phones, ipods, DVD players, stereos, etc.
Examples of universal waste include: used motor oil and filters, batteries, fluorescent tubes and bulbs, SHARPS, etc.
DROP OFF
Electronic Waste:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Sat: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Universal Waste:
1st and 3rd Friday of each month: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Electronic waste items (non CRT or flat screen) are $13.00 each, Microwaves are $13 each.
- Maxwell Transfer Station
This facility only accepts Motor Oil and Filters, Appliances, E-Waste, Batteries, Fluorescent Tubes, and Sharps. - Butte Regional Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Facility
Additional Drop off Locations:
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Household Batteries Fluorescent Tubes Ace Hardware |
Household and Electronic Waste Many manufacturers also take back their old equipment for reuse and recycling: Additional Resources: |