Universal Waste
Q: Where can I recycle consumer
batteries, fluorescent bulbs, and mercury containing devices from my household?
A: San Diego city residents may call 858-694-7000 to schedule an
appointment at the City’s Household
Hazardous Waste Facility. The facility is open on Saturdays to those
with appointments only. For additional recycling/disposal options,
go to the Links and Resources page.
If you live outside San Diego city boundaries, then visit Earth
911 or call 1-800-CLEANUP.
Q: Where can I recycle
consumer batteries, fluorescent bulbs, and mercury containing devices
from my business?
A: Businesses may obtain information on proper disposal by calling
the County of San Diego, Department of Environmental Health at 619-338-2231.
If you already have a contract with a hazardous waste transporter, check
with the vendor for pricing and disposal options. Some vendors offer a
mail back program. For additional recycling/disposal options, see Links
and Resources.
Q: Where can I recycle
rechargeable batteries?
A: Some retailers that sell rechargeable
batteries voluntarily participate in collecting spent rechargeable batteries.
Visit the Rechargeable
Battery Recycling Corporation web site or call 1-800-8-BATTERY to
find a nearby location.
Effective July 1, 2006, the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Act of 2006
requires retailers that sell rechargeable batteries to consumers to provide
rechargeable battery recycling and disposal.
Q: Where can I recycle
electronic devices?
A: There are many reputable companies
in San Diego that will recycle electronics for free or nominal fees. Some
companies offer pick-up services, others offer drop-off sites around the
County, and some manufacturers offer an on-line mail back program.
Recycling Your Electronics:
Electronic devices can contain heavy metals such as cadmium, chromium,
copper, lead, and lithium. Most of the electronic devices can be recycled
at the Miramar Recycling
Center located at the entrance to the Miramar Landfill. Call 858-268-8971
for information on acceptable items and fees. Call Environmental Services
at 858-694-7000 for assistance in finding other recycling centers in San
Diego County. If you are a business with large quantities of electronic
devices, see Links and Resources
for collecting and recycling your electronics.
Reusing Your Electronics:
If an electronic device still works or just needs minor repair, consider
donating it to a local charity or thrift store. Reusing electronics helps
benefit those who cannot afford new electronics. If you need assistance
in finding a charity or thrift store, call Environmental Services at 858-694-7000.
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