Microwave Recycling in Roseville, CA

Microwaves go to the free household e-waste drop-off at WPWMA in Lincoln.

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The e-waste section of the price sheet pictures computers, microwaves, televisions and phones. (Western Placer Waste Management Authority: Disposal Fees as of July 1, 2025 (price sheet with HHW) (opens in new tab))

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

2 ways to get rid of a microwave in Roseville

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · RosevilleNo 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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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.
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Before you go

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

More about microwaves

California rules

Microwave ovens are on CalRecycle's list of electronic devices not to throw in the trash. Source: CalRecycle: Waste Banned from the Trash (opens in new tab)
Microwave ovens are major appliances under the special-handling rules. Source: DTSC: Certified Appliance Recycler (CAR) Program (opens in new tab)

More California rules (6)

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. Source: DTSC: Universal Waste (opens in new tab)
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. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
DTSC lists antifreeze, batteries, e-waste, household cleaners, paints, pesticides, pool cleaners, solvents, used oil and mercury wastes among common household hazardous wastes. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Many cities and counties run household hazardous waste collection programs; DTSC keeps a map of HHW facilities. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
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. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
CalRecycle says it is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains or onto the ground. Source: CalRecycle: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)

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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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