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Microwave Recycling in Calexico, CA

IVRMA's Calexico HHW Facility, 500 W 5th St, accepts microwaves free from Imperial County residents; it is open every other Sunday.

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

2 ways to get rid of a microwave in Calexico

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · CalexicoNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
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    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. IVRMA HHW Facility CalexicoDrop-off · 500 W 5th St, CalexicoImperial County residentsFree
    Where

    500 W 5th St
    Calexico, CA 92231

    Hours

    Open every other Sunday (check the IVRMA calendar for open dates).

    Cost & rules

    Microwaves

    AcceptedFree (documented)
    • Open every other Sunday; Imperial County residents bring an ID and a utility bill.

    Full details & sources

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 (12)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • IVRMA: Household Hazardous Waste Program (opens in new tab) · Imperial Valley Resource Management Agency
    • IVRMA's HHW program lets Imperial County residents dispose of household hazardous waste free of charge; bring an ID and a utility bill as proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • IVRMA: Frequently Asked Questions (opens in new tab) · Imperial Valley Resource Management Agency
    • IVRMA takes all types of batteries free from Imperial Valley residents at its HHW facilities, including Calexico, 500 W 5th St. (open every other Sunday). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • IVRMA accepts household batteries, TVs, microwaves, computers, monitors and laptops. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PaintCare drop-off site locator data (sites.json) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
    • PaintCare lists IVRMA HHW Facility Calexico at 500 W 5th St, Calexico 92231 as a paint drop-off site (limit: 15 gallons per visit). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • 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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