What Monterey County itself runs: 3 landfills, sites and programs covering 13 items. If your town doesn’t have its own page, these are usually the places to start.
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Monterey Regional Waste Management District (ReGen Monterey) HHW Collection Facility at 14201 Del Monte Blvd. (north of Marina; Salinas, CA 93908 mailing ZIP). Free for residents of its service area (incl. Monterey, Pacific Grove, Seaside, Marina, Carmel); takes e-waste, batteries and paint. 831-384-5313.
ReGen Monterey (Monterey Regional Waste Management District) disposal and recycling site at 14201 Del Monte Blvd., north of Marina; open to anyone for general disposal. Mattresses and box springs (10 or fewer) no charge; refrigerators $20 each.
Salinas Valley Recycles Recycling Center & HHW Facility at Madison Lane
Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority (Salinas Valley Recycles) site at 1104 Madison Ln, Salinas, CA 93907 (Boronda CDP, unincorporated Monterey County). Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–4 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; closed Sunday and major holidays.
The recycling center accepts appliances (stoves, washing machines, water heaters), cardboard, mattresses and box springs, electronics (computers, TVs, monitors) and scrap metal. Checked October 26, 2026.
The HHW Collection Facility at 1104 Madison Lane accepts household and auto batteries, e-waste (TVs, computers, cell phones) and latex and oil-based paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
Residential customers can drop off acceptable items for no charge, no appointment needed; check the service-area map. Checked October 26, 2026.
Do not transport more than 15 gallons or 125 pounds of HHW per month. Checked October 26, 2026.
At the Madison Lane facility, households within the Authority's service area pay no charge; households outside are charged the commercial rate. Checked October 26, 2026.
Mattresses and box springs: no charge for 10 or fewer in recyclable condition; $5 each for 11 or more or unacceptable condition. Checked October 26, 2026.
Tires (9 per trip, without rims): auto/light truck tires under 42 inches $2.00 each; over 42 inches $10.00 each. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
Accepted at no charge: cardboard, electronic waste (computers, CRT TVs, monitors, printers), metal including appliances without freon, and small kitchen appliances including microwaves. Checked October 26, 2026.
Small kitchen appliances (microwaves, toasters, toaster ovens) are accepted at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
Appliances without refrigerant (stoves, ovens, dishwashers, washing machines/dryers, water heaters) are no charge; refrigerators and other units with refrigerant are $15 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
The ReGen HHW Collection Facility accepts select items from residents and small businesses in the ReGen service area free of charge; residents limited to 15 gallons or 125 pounds per drop-off. Checked October 26, 2026.
Residents are limited to 15 gallons or 125 pounds per drop-off. Checked October 26, 2026.
Accepted HHW includes household and rechargeable lithium-ion batteries and building products such as paint, stain and varnish. Checked October 26, 2026.
ReGen accepts HHW only from residents and businesses in its service area, which includes the City of Monterey. Checked October 26, 2026.
ReGen welcomes general disposal, recycling and reuse drop-offs from anyone. Checked October 26, 2026.
ReGen accepts free of charge computers, laptops, CRT and computer monitors and TVs (up to five CRTs per vehicle) at its HHW Collection Facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
Also accepted free: computer peripherals, printers, cables, consumer electronics, cell phones, and fax and copy machines. Checked October 26, 2026.