VCRs Alternative ways to recycle Illegal in Garbage & Drains Donate E-Waste FREE Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and Mattress Collection Event (Hercules, CA) – ONE DAY ONLY! Saturday, June 24, 2023 More Info Get Reminder FREE Drop-off at HHW facility Residents may, for free, safely and properly dispose of any and all types of banned electronic devices at the West County HHW Collection Facility. Donate Working Electronics If you have electronic devices in working condition and would like to donate them for reuse, contact: Contra Costa E-Waste – Reuse eWasteCollective Never Throw in the Trash Many older VCRs contain hazard materials, such as halogenated flame retardants, that could leach into the environment. These chemicals are particularly toxic to expectant mothers and their fetuses, so don’t throw VCRs into the trash. Electronics Recovery and Recycling Program California established the Electronics Recycling Act of 2003 to regulate how electronics are handled at the end of their life. Find out which organizations will take back unwanted or damaged electronics. Alternative Ways to Recycle Best Buy's Electronics and Appliances Recycling Program Best Buy will take back old VCRs and many other home electronics for free; they also offer a trade-in program for more desired electronics. They accept up to three items per day from each household. Find a location here. All Green Electronics Recycling All Green Electronics Recycling will recycle all of your electronics, such as VCRs and other home electronics. Find the nearest drop-off location, or request a quote for pick-up of your electronics.
