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Microwave Recycling in Watsonville, CA

Microwaves are accepted on the free Watsonville bulky pickup and at the Harvest Drive drop-off center.

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3 ways to get rid of a microwave in Watsonville

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · WatsonvilleNo 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. Watsonville Waste & Recycling Drop-Off CenterDrop-off · 320 Harvest Drive, WatsonvilleWatsonville residentsA detail isn’t confirmedFree
    Where

    320 Harvest Drive
    Watsonville, CA 95076

    Hours

    Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; closed Sundays, Mondays and city holidays

    Cost & rules

    Microwaves

    AcceptedFree (documented)
    Fees for microwaves
    After one free per year$13.00 each
    • Watsonville residents within city limits only; address verification required; cover loads with a tarp.
    • Limit: One of each appliance type free per year for residential customers.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Watsonville Bulky Items Collection ProgramCity service · WatsonvilleWatsonville residentsFree
    How it works

    City of Watsonville garbage customers (not apartment complexes or businesses) get one free curbside bulky pickup per calendar year of up to three items; extra pickups cost more. Call Customer Service (831) 768-3133 at least 48 hours ahead.

    Cost & rules
    • Book at least 48 hours ahead with (831) 768-3133 and list the items; curb by 7 a.m.; empty drawers and tape appliance doors shut.

    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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California rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • City of Watsonville: Waste & Recycling Drop-Off Center and Bulky, Hazardous, Medical Wastes (opens in new tab) · City of Watsonville
    • The drop-off center is open to Watsonville residents living within city limits; address verification is required, and loads must be tarped. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Household hazardous waste is accepted free at 320 Harvest Drive for Watsonville residents and small businesses only (15 gallons / 125 lbs per trip). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • One free pickup per calendar year, up to three bulky items; additional pickups cost extra. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Available to residents within city limits with a City of Watsonville garbage bill, except apartment complexes and businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Call Customer Service at least 48 hours ahead and list the 3 items; set them on the curb by 7 a.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted bulky items include washers, dryers, microwaves, mattresses and box springs, chairs/recliners and sofas. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Items should not exceed 4 ft wide by 5 ft long by 4 ft high; nothing over 100 pounds. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Watsonville: Waste & Recycle Center Disposal User Fees 2024-2025 (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Watsonville
    • Residential customers may drop one of each appliance free per year (including clothes dryers, microwaves, refrigerators, washing machines); after that the fee is $13. 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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