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Microwave Recycling in Tracy, CA

Microwaves are on the accepted list for Tracy's free quarterly E-Waste events; the Tracy MRF charges $29.00 each.

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

3 ways to get rid of a microwave in Tracy

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · TracyNo 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. City of Tracy quarterly free E-Waste eventsCity service · TracyFree
    How it works

    Free e-waste drop-off events held quarterly on the second Saturday of January, April, July and October, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., at Boyd Service Center, 520 Tracy Blvd, Gate #1; sponsored by the City, San Joaquin County and Onsite Electronics Recycling.

    Cost & rules
    • Quarterly on the second Saturday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Boyd Service Center, 520 Tracy Blvd, Gate #1. Over 20 devices: call (209) 234-7994 first.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  3. Tracy Material Recovery Facility & Solid Waste Transfer (public disposal)Pickup service · Tracy$29
    How it works

    Public disposal and materials processing facility at 30703 South MacArthur Drive, Tracy, CA 95377 (209-832-2355); open Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Per-item fees for appliances, tires and some e-waste; TVs and up to 6 mattresses/box springs a day at no charge. No hazardous waste.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Microwave$29

    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.
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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Public Disposal Pricing (opens in new tab) · Tracy Material Recovery Facility & Solid Waste Transfer
    • Tracy MRF is at 30703 South MacArthur Drive, Tracy, CA 95377; facility hours Mon–Fri 8–4, Sat 8–3:30. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • CRTs, TVs and monitors: no charge (limit 5 per day); DVD, VCR, computers and printers $13.00 each; microwaves $29.00 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • E-Waste Events (opens in new tab) · City of Tracy
    • Free quarterly e-waste events on the second Saturday (2026: Jan 10, Apr 11, Jul 11, Oct 10), 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Boyd Service Center, 520 Tracy Blvd, Gate #1. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Events run 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at Boyd Service Center, 520 Tracy Blvd, Gate #1. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The free events are open to residents and local businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • More than 20 devices requires calling (209) 234-7994 in advance. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Acceptable & Unacceptable Electronic Devices (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Tracy
    • Acceptable items include CRT/LCD/plasma/LED televisions and monitors, laptop and desktop computers, printers and microwaves. 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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