TV Recycling in Lompoc, CA
TVs go to the City of Lompoc HHW Collection Facility at 1585 North V St by appointment; the landfill no longer accepts e-waste.
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- Buyers pay a CEW recycling fee on new video display devices: $4 (over 4 to under 15 inches), $5 (15 to under 35 inches), $6 (35 inches or more). (CalRecycle: Covered Electronic Waste Recycling Fee (opens in new tab))
Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
Before you go
- Note whether it’s a flat screen or an older CRT (tube) set; many programs price them differently.
- Ask whether a cracked screen or broken glass changes the price or handling.
- Confirm the total cost, including any visit fee, before you load it.
California rules
- CalRecycle says it is against the law to throw electronic waste such as computer monitors, laptops and TVs in the trash. Source: CalRecycle: Thank You for Recycling Your Electronic Waste! (consumer flyer) (opens in new tab)
- Buyers pay a CEW recycling fee on new video display devices: $4 (over 4 to under 15 inches), $5 (15 to under 35 inches), $6 (35 inches or more). Source: CalRecycle: Covered Electronic Waste Recycling Fee (opens in new tab)
More California rules (9)
- Unwanted covered electronic devices are universal waste and may not go in household trash. Source: DTSC: Covered Electronic Devices (opens in new tab)
- DTSC says e-waste (any unwanted electronic device or CRT) is a universal waste in California, a type of hazardous waste, and must go to an authorized e-waste handler, not household trash. Source: DTSC: Electronic Hazardous Waste (E-Waste) (opens in new tab)
- CalRecycle's banned-from-trash list says not to throw electronic devices in the trash, including TVs, monitors, laptops, computer CPUs, printers, radios, microwave ovens, VCRs and phones. Source: CalRecycle: Waste Banned from the Trash (opens in new tab)
- 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 (27)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- City of Lompoc: Solid Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Lompoc
- The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility (1585 N. V St) is open by appointment only, weekdays 9 AM–1 PM; call (805) 875-8017. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Hazardous materials handled by the Solid Waste Division include paint, electronic waste and batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
- E-waste is no longer accepted at the Lompoc Landfill; make an appointment with the HHW Collection Facility at (805) 875-8017 to drop off electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
- City of Lompoc: The "A" to "Z" of Lompoc Recycling (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Lompoc
- Computers, monitors, TVs, stereos, DVD players, printers and anything with a power cord or battery go to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
- PaintCare drop-off site locator data (sites.json) (opens in new tab) · PaintCare
- PaintCare lists Lompoc HHW Facility at 1585 North V St, Lompoc 93436 as a paint drop-off site (Households and VSQG Businesses in Lompoc). Checked October 26, 2026.
- How to Dispose of Everything (City of Santa Barbara Sustainability & Resilience) (opens in new tab) · City of Santa Barbara
- City e-waste examples include computers and accessories and TVs of any kind; damaged or broken CRT TVs must go to the South Coast Recycling & Transfer Station. Checked October 26, 2026.
- South Coast Recycling and Transfer Station (LessIsMore.org location page) (opens in new tab) · County of Santa Barbara Resource Recovery & Waste Management Division
- SCRTS accepts automotive batteries, large appliances, holiday lights and all household electronics free from South Coast and Santa Ynez Valley residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
- SCRTS accepts mattresses and box springs free from residents, up to five units per day; businesses pay the Hard to Handle rate. Checked October 26, 2026.
- City of Santa Maria Landfill (LessIsMore.org location page) (opens in new tab) · County of Santa Barbara Resource Recovery & Waste Management Division
- The landfill accepts household and business electronics including desktop and laptop computers, televisions and computer monitors. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted electronics include televisions and computer monitors. Checked October 26, 2026.
- CalRecycle: Thank You for Recycling Your Electronic Waste! (consumer flyer) (opens in new tab) · CalRecycle
- CalRecycle says Californians have many opportunities to recycle unwanted e-waste with an authorized collector at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Because the state pays collectors only for e-waste from California, collectors of TVs and monitors ask for your name and address. Checked October 26, 2026.
- CalRecycle says it is against the law to throw electronic waste such as computer monitors, laptops and TVs in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
- CalRecycle: Electronic Waste Management (opens in new tab) · CalRecycle
- The CEW Recycling Program, set up under the Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003, provides all Californians with convenient recycling for unwanted electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
- CalRecycle: Covered Electronic Waste (CEW) Recycling Program (opens in new tab) · CalRecycle
- Covered electronic devices are video display devices with screens over four inches diagonally: CRT TVs and monitors; LCD/LED TVs, monitors, laptops, tablets, smart displays and portable DVD players; plasma TVs; and OLED TVs, monitors, laptops and tablets. Checked October 26, 2026.
- A covered electronic device is a video display device with a screen greater than four inches measured diagonally. Checked October 26, 2026.
- CalRecycle: SB 1215 Covered Battery-Embedded Products (opens in new tab) · CalRecycle
- CalRecycle points people to its eRecycle directory to find a local e-waste collector. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DTSC: Covered Electronic Devices (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
- Unwanted covered electronic devices are universal waste and may not go in household trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DTSC: Electronic Hazardous Waste (E-Waste) (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
- DTSC says e-waste (any unwanted electronic device or CRT) is a universal waste in California, a type of hazardous waste, and must go to an authorized e-waste handler, not household trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
- CalRecycle: Waste Banned from the Trash (opens in new tab) · CalRecycle
- CalRecycle's banned-from-trash list says not to throw electronic devices in the trash, including TVs, monitors, laptops, computer CPUs, printers, radios, microwave ovens, VCRs and phones. Checked October 26, 2026.
- CalRecycle: Covered Electronic Waste Recycling Fee (opens in new tab) · CalRecycle
- Buyers pay a CEW recycling fee on new video display devices: $4 (over 4 to under 15 inches), $5 (15 to under 35 inches), $6 (35 inches or more). Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
- 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.
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