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Microwave Recycling in Hesperia, CA

Hesperia's e-waste events take microwaves for a service charge (amount not published).

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

2 ways to get rid of a microwave in Hesperia

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · HesperiaNo 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. Hesperia Free E-Waste Recycling Events (City Hall)City service · HesperiaOpen to everyoneFees apply
    How it works

    Four two-day e-waste events a year, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. in the City Hall parking lot, 9700 Seventh Avenue; free for San Bernardino County residents and businesses (service charge for appliances such as microwaves and refrigerators).

    Cost & rules
    • A service charge applies; amount not published.

    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 (10)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • City of Hesperia: Electronic Waste Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Hesperia
    • Hesperia holds free e-waste recycling events four times a year for all San Bernardino County residents and businesses, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at City Hall, 9700 Seventh Avenue. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A service charge applies to microwaves, cooling units, water heaters, freezers, washing machines, dryers, stoves and refrigerators. 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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