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Microwave Recycling in Lynwood, CA

Microwaves are named on WM's Lynwood bulky item list, with up to five items per pickup.

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

2 ways to get rid of a microwave in Lynwood

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · LynwoodNo 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. WM bulky item pickup (Lynwood)Pickup service · LynwoodLynwood residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    On-call bulky item and e-waste pickup for Lynwood residential customers, up to five items per pickup at no additional charge; schedule with WM at least 48 hours ahead.

    Cost & rules
    • Up to five items per pickup; schedule with WM Customer Service at least 48 hours before your service day. The two-column 2026 guide reads "at no additional charge"; confirm when booking.

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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

  • WM: City of Lynwood 2026 Residential Service Guide (opens in new tab) · WM
    • Lynwood residential customers may request WM bulky item pickups of up to five items each at no additional charge; requests must be made 48 hours before the service day. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Acceptable bulky items: furniture (chair, bagged mattresses, sofa), appliances (dishwasher, microwave), e-waste (TVs, computers, monitors). 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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