Microwave Recycling in Ceres, CA

Microwaves count as e-waste in Ceres: not taken at bulky pickup, accepted free at the annual Community Disposal Day.

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

2 ways to get rid of a microwave in Ceres

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · CeresNo 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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City of Ceres Annual Free Community Disposal DayCity service · CeresCeres residentsFree
How it works
Once a year the City of Ceres holds a free drop-off day for its utility customers (2026: Saturday, February 7, 8–11:45 a.m., River Bluff Regional Park parking lot, 3761 E. Hatch Rd.). It takes appliances, furniture, up to 4 mattresses, up to 7 car/pickup tires and e-waste including TVs, computers and microwaves; bring your latest utility bill and photo ID; pickup-truck loads at most.
Cost & rules
- Annual one-day event for City of Ceres utility customers: bring your latest utility bill and photo ID; no loads larger than a pickup truck.
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Places that don’t take microwaves (1)

City of Ceres Bulky Item Pick-up (Bertolotti Disposal) · Ceres

Before you go

Remove the glass turntable; some operators can’t take the glass.
Ask whether it’s priced as an appliance or as electronics.

More about microwaves

California rules

Microwave ovens are on CalRecycle's list of electronic devices not to throw in the trash. Source: CalRecycle: Waste Banned from the Trash (opens in new tab)
Microwave ovens are major appliances under the special-handling rules. Source: DTSC: Certified Appliance Recycler (CAR) Program (opens in new tab)

More California rules (6)

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. Source: DTSC: Universal Waste (opens in new tab)
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. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
DTSC lists antifreeze, batteries, e-waste, household cleaners, paints, pesticides, pool cleaners, solvents, used oil and mercury wastes among common household hazardous wastes. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Many cities and counties run household hazardous waste collection programs; DTSC keeps a map of HHW facilities. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
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. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
CalRecycle says it is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains or onto the ground. Source: CalRecycle: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)

Where this information comes from (14)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

City of Ceres: Bulky Item Pick-up (opens in new tab) · City of Ceres
- Ceres offers residents bulky item pickup twice a year, booked with Bertolotti Disposal at (209) 537-1500. Checked October 26, 2026.
- E-waste such as TVs, computer monitors and microwaves is not taken at bulky pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Ceres: Free Community Disposal Event (opens in new tab) · City of Ceres
- Ceres' annual Free Community Disposal Day offers residential customers free disposal of large household items, e-waste, mattresses and waste tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The 2026 event was at River Bluff Regional Park, 3761 E. Hatch Rd., on Saturday, February 7, 2026, 8–11:45 a.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Participants must be City of Ceres utility customers and show their latest utility bill and photo ID. Checked October 26, 2026.
- E-waste accepted includes microwaves, cell phones, computers, stereos, TVs and monitors. 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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