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Microwave Recycling in Alameda, CA

ACI accepts large microwaves as the e-waste item on Alameda’s free annual bulky item cleanup.

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

4 ways to get rid of a microwave in Alameda

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · AlamedaNo 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. Alameda On-Call/Bulky Item Collection (ACI)Pickup service · AlamedaAlameda residentsFree
    How it works

    One free on-call cleanup per household or unit a year for all residential customers: up to 3 cubic yards of contained material and up to 3 large bulky items (appliances, mattresses, furniture; up to 150 lbs each), one of which can be e-waste, plus bagged cardboard and scrap metal and labelled reusable items. No tires. Call ACI at 510-483-1400.

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  3. Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste Facility (Oakland)Drop-off · outside Alameda · 2100 East 7th Street, OaklandAlameda County residentsFree
    Where

    2100 East 7th Street
    Oakland, CA 94606

    Hours

    Wednesday–Friday 9 am–2:30 pm; Saturday 9 am–4 pm.

    Cost & rules

    Microwaves

    AcceptedFree (documented)

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  4. Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste Facility (Fremont)Drop-off · outside Alameda · 41149 Boyce Road, FremontAlameda County residentsFree
    Where

    41149 Boyce Road
    Fremont, CA 94538

    Hours

    Wednesday–Friday 8:30 am–2:30 pm; Saturday 8:30 am–4:30 pm.

    Cost & rules

    Microwaves

    AcceptedFree (documented)

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (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

  • On-Call/Bulky Item Collection - ACI Alameda (opens in new tab) · Alameda County Industries (ACI) Alameda
    • All residential customers receive one on-call/bulky item collection per household or unit per year at no additional charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • One bulky item can be e-waste: computers, printers, televisions, large microwaves and similar. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Zero Waste Program and Services | City of Alameda (opens in new tab) · City of Alameda
    • The City says ACI offers all residential customers one on-call cleanup per household every 12 months at no additional charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Waste Program (Alameda County) (opens in new tab) · StopWaste / Alameda County HHW Program
    • Alameda County residents can drop off HHW for free at any of four facilities, no appointment needed. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Facilities accept computers, monitors, TVs, phones and microwaves. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Facilities in Alameda County (opens in new tab) · StopWaste / Alameda County HHW Program
    • The service is for Alameda County residents only, not businesses. 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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