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Microwave Recycling in Santee, CA

WM lists microwave ovens among e-waste taken at its El Cajon Buyback Center (925 O'Connor St) for Santee residents.

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

2 ways to get rid of a microwave in Santee

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · SanteeNo 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 Buyback Center e-waste drop-off (925 O'Connor St, El Cajon) for SanteePickup service · SanteeCost not listed
    How it works

    WM's Santee packet sends e-waste to the WM Buyback Center at 925 O'Connor St, El Cajon, Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–2 p.m.; no fee is stated.

    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

Checked October 26, 2026

  • WM: Santee Welcome Packet (opens in new tab) · WM
    • WM says e-waste can be dropped off at its Buyback Center, 925 O'Connor St, El Cajon, weekdays 8 a.m.–2 p.m.: computers, printers, fax machines, microwave ovens, TVs and similar items. 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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