Electronic and universal waste, such as computer monitors, TVs, fluorescent tubes, and consumer batteries, are prohibited from the trash. Electronic and universal waste contain a variety of toxic components like lead, cadmium, mercury, arsenic, and flame retardants. When dumped in a landfill, these materials can contaminate the soil and groundwater, thus impacting surrounding areas.
Examples of electronic waste include: microwaves, TVs, computer monitors and towers, cell phones, iPods, DVD players, stereos, etc.
Examples of universal waste include: used motor oil and filters, batteries, fluorescent tubes and bulbs, SHARPS, etc.
Drop Off
Electronic Waste:
Monday – Friday: 8 AM – 4 PM
Sat: 8:30 AM – 4 PM
Universal Waste:
1st and 3rd Friday of each month: 9 AM – 2 PM
Electronic waste items (non CRT or flat screen) are $13.00 each, Microwaves are $13 each.
- Maxwell Transfer Station
This facility only accepts Motor Oil and Filters, Appliances, E-Waste, Batteries, Fluorescent Tubes, and Sharps. - Butte Regional Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Facility
Additional Drop Off Locations:
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Household Batteries
Hours: Fluorescent Tubes
Hours: Ace Hardware |
Household and Electronic Waste
Hours: Many manufacturers also take back their old equipment for reuse and recycling: Additional Resources: |