Microwave Recycling in Leesburg, VA

Microwaves are $0 on Leesburg bulk collection, and are accepted at Loudoun County electronics recycling events.

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

3 ways to get rid of a microwave in Leesburg

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · LeesburgNo 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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Leesburg bulk and oversized item collection (Patriot Disposal)City service · LeesburgFree
How it works
Town of Leesburg curbside bulk and oversized item collection run by contractor Patriot Disposal Services; schedule at 703-771-6677 or trash@leesburgva.gov. The town publishes a per-item fee list; most furniture, appliances and exercise equipment are $0.
Cost & rules
- Schedule with Patriot Disposal: 703-771-6677 or trash@leesburgva.gov.
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Loudoun County electronics recycling eventsCounty service · Loudoun CountyCost not listed
How it works
Four electronics recycling events a year (two spring, two fall), often at the Leesburg Park and Ride, 41951 Gourley Transit Drive, Leesburg. Fees for TVs and monitors; credit card only.
Cost & rules
- Four events a year; check loudoun.gov/electronics for dates.
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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

Virginia rules

Virginia law defines household hazardous waste as household waste that would otherwise be hazardous, including certain batteries, solvent-based paint and paint thinners, used motor oil, and fluorescent bulbs. Source: Code of Virginia 10.1-1400: Definitions (Virginia Waste Management Act) (opens in new tab)
DEQ: many Virginia communities offer annual HHW collection events or permanent collection locations; check your county or city website. Source: Virginia DEQ: Recycling Guidance by Material (household hazardous waste) (opens in new tab)

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DEQ: if your community has no HHW program, or you cannot wait for the next event, you may put HHW in your regular trash, after drying or absorbing liquids. Source: Virginia DEQ: Recycling Guidance by Material (household hazardous waste) (opens in new tab)
DEQ: many localities offer convenience centers or special collection days for HHW; check with your local Public Works office. Private vendors may offer free or fee-based services. Source: Virginia DEQ: Special Waste (HHW, e-waste, white goods) (opens in new tab)
DEQ: your local government website or recycling coordinator is the best source for recycling and special collection events; for electronics or tires, contact your locality's Recycling Program Manager. Source: Virginia DEQ: Statewide Recycling Programs (opens in new tab)
Every county, city, town or regional authority must run recycling programs meeting a minimum recycling rate of 15% or 25%, depending on density and unemployment. Source: Virginia DEQ: Virginia Recycling Mandates (opens in new tab)

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Checked October 26, 2026

Bulk and Oversized Item Collection (opens in new tab) · Town of Leesburg Department of Public Works
- Schedule bulk pickup with Patriot Disposal Services at 703-771-6677 or trash@leesburgva.gov. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Appliances are $0: dryer, freezers, microwaves, refrigerators and washers. Checked October 26, 2026.
Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab) · Loudoun County Department of General Services
- Loudoun County offers four electronics recycling events a year, two in spring and two in fall. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Microwave ovens are accepted at the events. Checked October 26, 2026.
Code of Virginia 10.1-1400: Definitions (Virginia Waste Management Act) (opens in new tab) · Code of Virginia (Virginia General Assembly, Legislative Information System)
- Virginia law defines household hazardous waste as household waste that would otherwise be hazardous, including certain batteries, solvent-based paint and paint thinners, used motor oil, and fluorescent bulbs. Checked October 26, 2026.
Virginia DEQ: Recycling Guidance by Material (household hazardous waste) (opens in new tab) · Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
- DEQ: many Virginia communities offer annual HHW collection events or permanent collection locations; check your county or city website. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DEQ: if your community has no HHW program, or you cannot wait for the next event, you may put HHW in your regular trash, after drying or absorbing liquids. Checked October 26, 2026.
Virginia DEQ: Special Waste (HHW, e-waste, white goods) (opens in new tab) · Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
- DEQ: many localities offer convenience centers or special collection days for HHW; check with your local Public Works office. Private vendors may offer free or fee-based services. Checked October 26, 2026.
Virginia DEQ: Statewide Recycling Programs (opens in new tab) · Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
- DEQ: your local government website or recycling coordinator is the best source for recycling and special collection events; for electronics or tires, contact your locality's Recycling Program Manager. Checked October 26, 2026.
Virginia DEQ: Virginia Recycling Mandates (opens in new tab) · Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
- Every county, city, town or regional authority must run recycling programs meeting a minimum recycling rate of 15% or 25%, depending on density and unemployment. Checked October 26, 2026.

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