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Microwave Recycling in Auburn, CA

Recology charges for microwaves at the Auburn Transfer Station; WPWMA in Lincoln is another option.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

3 ways to get rid of a microwave in Auburn

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · AuburnNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your microwave and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.

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  2. Western Placer Waste Management Authority facility (3195 Athens Ave, Lincoln)County service · Placer CountyOpen to everyoneA detail isn’t confirmedFree
    How it works

    The WPWMA landfill and materials recovery facility at 3195 Athens Avenue, Lincoln, CA 95648 serves western Placer County, open Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sat–Sun 8 a.m.–5 p.m. It charges per unit for appliances and tires, takes mattresses and box springs free from California residents, and runs a free household HHW and e-waste drop-off.

    Cost & rules
    • Free for households; business fees apply.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  3. Recology Auburn Placer Transfer Station (12305 Shale Ridge Lane, Auburn)Pickup service · AuburnFees apply
    How it works

    Recology Auburn Placer transfer station and office at 12305 Shale Ridge Lane, Auburn, CA 95602; transfer station open daily 8 a.m.–4:45 p.m. (credit cards and checks only). Free drop-off of batteries and cardboard, up to four residential mattresses and PaintCare paint; appliances, tires and scrap metal carry a processing fee.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

Before you go

  1. Remove the glass turntable; some operators can’t take the glass.
  2. Ask whether it’s priced as an appliance or as electronics.
More about microwaves

California rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Recology Auburn Placer: Auburn Placer Transfer Station & Office (opens in new tab) · Recology Auburn Placer
    • The Recology Auburn Placer Transfer Station & Office is at 12305 Shale Ridge Lane, Auburn, CA 95602; the transfer station is open daily 8 a.m.–4:45 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recology Auburn Placer: Electronic & Universal Waste (opens in new tab) · Recology Auburn Placer
    • Most electronics are taken free during business hours, but microwaves and other small appliances are charged. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare drop-off site locator data (sites.json) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
    • PaintCare lists Recology Auburn Placer at 12305 Shale Ridge Rd, Auburn 95602 as a paint drop-off site (Households and VSQG Businesses in Placer County). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Western Placer Waste Management Authority: Disposal Fees as of July 1, 2025 (price sheet with HHW) (opens in new tab) · Western Placer Waste Management Authority · effective July 1, 2025
    • California residents can drop off up to 4 mattresses and box springs free daily. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Household hazardous waste and e-waste drop-off is free (fees apply to businesses), limit 15 gallons or 125 pounds per day. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • For businesses, HHW fees apply. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The e-waste section of the price sheet pictures computers, microwaves, televisions and phones. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
  • CalRecycle: Waste Banned from the Trash (opens in new tab) · CalRecycle
    • Microwave ovens are on CalRecycle's list of electronic devices not to throw in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DTSC: Universal Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
    • DTSC says universal wastes (batteries, electronic waste, CRTs, lamps, mercury wastes, non-empty aerosol cans and PV modules) must go to a designated handler or recycler and cannot go in household trash or landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
    • It is illegal to dispose of household hazardous waste in the trash, down the drain, or by abandonment; it must go to a household hazardous waste facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DTSC lists antifreeze, batteries, e-waste, household cleaners, paints, pesticides, pool cleaners, solvents, used oil and mercury wastes among common household hazardous wastes. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many cities and counties run household hazardous waste collection programs; DTSC keeps a map of HHW facilities. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many HHW facilities keep set days and hours, some cap daily amounts, some only hold events once or twice a year, and many require an appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • CalRecycle: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · CalRecycle
    • CalRecycle says it is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains or onto the ground. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DTSC: Certified Appliance Recycler (CAR) Program (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
    • Microwave ovens are major appliances under the special-handling rules. Checked October 26, 2026.

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