California-Compliant Electronics Recycling in Irvine with Data Destruction
A Woodbridge homeowner called Tuesday. He’d been cleaning his garage and discovered an electronics graveyard: two old tube TVs, three desktop computers, four monitors, keyboards, mice, two printers, old cell phones. Twenty years of technology upgrades collecting dust.
He tried putting one TV curbside. Waste Management left a violation notice: “E-waste illegal in California trash. $500 fine for repeat violations.” He checked city website. Free drop-off available—at the Household Hazardous Waste Center in Anaheim, 30 minutes away, open Tuesday-Saturday 9 AM-3 PM only. He works those hours. Also avail our appliance removal, Commercial and residential junk removal from Irvine.
Tube TV wouldn’t fit in his car. Seventy pounds of awkward glass and plastic. He’d need multiple trips, borrowed truck, entire weekend hauling to Anaheim and back four times.
Or you’re a University Park business upgrading 15 computers. Old equipment sits in your back room taking up space. IT company installed new gear but contractually doesn’t haul old equipment.
California law makes throwing electronics in trash illegal. Actually recycling them? That’s where people get stuck.
Why Electronics Recycling Isn’t Regular Junk Removal
E-waste contains hazardous materials requiring specialized handling—not landfill disposal.
California banned e-waste from landfills because electronics contain lead, mercury, cadmium contaminating groundwater. Throwing a monitor in trash isn’t just environmentally irresponsible—it’s illegal with potential fines.
City of Irvine provides free drop-off at Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center. Sounds great until: it’s located in Anaheim (not Irvine), open Tuesday-Saturday 9 AM-3 PM, you must transport items yourself (tube TVs weigh 70+ pounds), wait times can be 30+ minutes, limited quantities per visit.
Professional recycling handles what city drop-off makes difficult: pickup from your location, flexible scheduling including evenings/weekends, bulk quantities businesses accumulate, proper data destruction, sorting for donation vs recycling, compliance documentation, mixed item handling.
For complete property clearing including electronics, residential junk removal provides comprehensive service while electronics recycling ensures proper e-waste handling.
What Irvine Residents Say About Our Electronics Recycling
Trusted by homeowners and businesses across Orange County.
“I had two ancient tube TVs sitting in my garage for years. Waste Management threatened a fine when I tried to leave them curbside. JunkOut came the same day I called, hauled both TVs out without me lifting a finger, and even gave me a certificate showing they were properly recycled. Worth every penny for the peace of mind.”
✓ Verified Customer — CRT TV Recycling
“Our medical practice upgraded 12 computers and needed HIPAA-compliant data destruction. JunkOut provided detailed certificates for each hard drive destroyed, handled all the compliance documentation, and worked around our patient hours with an early morning pickup. Professional, secure, and surprisingly affordable compared to other ITAD services we quoted.”
✓ Verified Business — IT Asset Disposition
“I was clearing out my father’s estate and had a mix of electronics, furniture, and appliances. One call handled everything—old computers with data destruction, a garage full of misc electronics, even a broken hot tub. They separated what could be donated from what needed recycling. Made a stressful situation so much easier.”
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What We Recycle & How It Works
Everything from single items to complete office technology upgrades.
Electronics we recycle: TVs and monitors (tube, flat screen, LED, LCD), computers and laptops, printers and scanners, networking equipment (routers, modems, switches, servers), office electronics (fax, copiers, shredders), small electronics (phones, tablets, keyboards, cables), audio/video equipment (stereos, DVD players, game consoles).
The recycling process: Pickup from your location in City of Irvine. Electronics transported to certified e-waste facilities (not landfills). Materials sorted: working items refurbished, valuable materials extracted, hazardous materials properly disposed, data destruction performed.
Data Security: Computer Recycling Requires Special Handling
Old computers contain years of data. Recycling without data destruction creates liability.
Professional recycling includes: physical hard drive destruction (drives shredded making data irrecoverable), DOD-standard data wiping, certificates of destruction (documentation proving drives destroyed—critical for businesses).
For businesses handling sensitive information—medical, legal, financial—proper data destruction isn’t optional. It’s regulatory requirement. If you are looking for same-day property cleanout, we are also offering these services visit our services hub page to avail these.
🔒 Secure Data Destruction Included
DOD-standard data wiping + physical drive destruction
Certificates provided for Irvine businesses
Call (949) 556-3600 for secure electronics recycling
Donation vs Recycling & Business Electronics
Salvaging Working Electronics
Not everything becomes e-waste. We test electronics and coordinate donations for functional items. Goodwill, Habitat ReStore, schools accept working computers, monitors, printers. Donation receipts provided.
Business IT Asset Disposition
Business recycling pricing: Small office (5-10 computers): often included. Medium office (10-25 computers): $100-$300. Large office (25+ computers, servers): $300-$600+.
🏢 Irvine Business IT Asset Disposal
Office upgrades: $100-$600 with compliance certificates
Serving University Park, Quail Hill, Turtle Rock businesses
Call (949) 556-3600 for business e-waste pickup
Eco-Friendly Practices & City Drop-Off vs Professional Pickup
Our diversion target: 50-60% of materials diverted from landfills through recycling and donation.
City drop-off (Anaheim, Tuesday-Saturday 9 AM-3 PM) works for 1-2 small items with vehicle and schedule flexibility. Professional pickup makes sense for multiple items, bulk quantities, evening/weekend needs, data destruction requirements.
Pricing (January 2026):
- Small load (1-3 items): $89-$150
- Medium load (5-10 items): $150-$250
- Large load: $250-$400
- Data destruction: Included
⚡ Same-Day Electronics Pickup in Irvine
Call before 10 AM for same-day service
Serving all 8 Irvine neighborhoods • Flexible scheduling
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California E-Waste Regulations
California’s Electronic Waste Recycling Act prohibits disposal of TVs, monitors, laptops in trash. Violation fines start at $500. Business e-waste requires proper documentation.
FAQ: Electronics Recycling in Irvine
Got Questions?
Need safe and legal electronics recycling in Irvine? These FAQs explain California laws, Irvine-specific pricing, data destruction for local businesses, and what happens to your e-waste.
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Get Free QuoteNo. California law prohibits disposing of TVs, monitors, and laptops in regular trash throughout Irvine and all Orange County cities. Waste Management will issue violation notices to Irvine residents with fines starting at $500 per item. Woodbridge, Turtle Rock, and Portola Springs HOAs may add community fines for improper curbside e-waste placement. Professional electronics recycling in Irvine ensures California compliance and avoids all penalties.
Professional electronics pickup in Irvine typically ranges from $89-$400 depending on quantity and item type. Small loads (1-3 monitors or printers) run $89-$150. Medium loads (5-10 computers, TVs) cost $150-$250. Large Irvine office cleanouts (25+ computers, servers) range $300-$600. City drop-off in Anaheim is free but requires Woodbridge, Turtle Rock, and Portola Springs residents to transport items 30 minutes away during limited Tuesday-Saturday 9 AM-3 PM hours. Data destruction certificates included free with all Irvine pickups.
Yes. All computers collected from Irvine homes and businesses receive secure data destruction through physical hard drive shredding or DOD-standard wiping. Certificates of destruction are provided for Irvine business compliance with HIPAA, GLBA, and California privacy laws. University Park medical offices, Quail Hill financial advisors, and Turtle Rock legal firms rely on our certified data destruction to protect sensitive client information. This service is included free with all Irvine electronics recycling pickups.
Yes. We test all working electronics from Irvine properties and coordinate donations with Goodwill, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, and Irvine Unified School District. Functional computers under 5 years old, working monitors, and newer tablets qualify for donation. Common donations include upgraded equipment from Turtle Rock estates, student moves from University Park apartments, and Woodbridge home office refreshes. Tax-deductible donation receipts provided to all Irvine residents and businesses for items diverted from e-waste recycling.
We recycle all electronics from Irvine homes and businesses including TVs (tube, flat screen, LED, LCD), computer monitors, desktops, laptops, printers (inkjet, laser, multifunction), servers and networking equipment, office electronics (fax machines, copiers, shredders), small electronics (phones, tablets, keyboards, mice, cables), and audio-visual devices (stereos, DVD players, game consoles, speakers). Serving Woodbridge condos, Turtle Rock offices, University Park apartments, Portola Springs homes, Quail Hill businesses, and all 8 Irvine zip codes with same-day pickup available.
Yes. We handle complete IT asset disposition for Irvine businesses including office technology upgrades, server room decommissioning, and networking equipment removal. University Park tech companies, Quail Hill medical practices, Turtle Rock financial offices, and Woodbridge retail locations rely on our Irvine business electronics recycling for compliance documentation and secure data destruction. Full certificates provided for California regulatory requirements. Pricing for Irvine businesses ranges from $100-$600 depending on equipment volume and complexity.
Same-day electronics pickup throughout Irvine is available when you call before 10 AM. Afternoon requests in Woodbridge, Turtle Rock, Portola Springs, and other Irvine neighborhoods are typically scheduled for next-day service. Most Irvine pickups take 30-60 minutes depending on quantity and access. Flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends available for University Park businesses and Quail Hill residents. Peak season (May-September) during Irvine student moves may require 24-48 hour scheduling for optimal service across all 8 Irvine zip codes.
All electronics collected from Irvine homes and businesses go to Orange County certified e-waste recycling facilities, never landfills. Materials are sorted by certified technicians following California environmental regulations: working items are tested for donation to Irvine schools and charities, valuable metals like copper and gold are extracted for reuse, hazardous components containing lead and mercury are disposed of properly, and all hard drives receive DOD-standard data destruction. Documentation provided to Irvine residents and businesses proving California-compliant disposal of all electronic waste.
Yes. Tube (CRT) TVs are the heaviest electronics from Irvine homes—often weighing over 70 pounds and containing significant lead requiring California-certified disposal. We handle all sizes safely from Woodbridge apartments, Turtle Rock homes, and Portola Springs garages with certified recycling methods. Tube TVs cannot fit in most cars and require special handling that Irvine’s Anaheim drop-off center makes difficult. Professional pickup eliminates heavy lifting and multiple 60-mile round trips for Irvine residents clearing out old electronics from garage cleanouts and home upgrades.
Yes. Most Irvine customers combine electronics recycling with furniture removal, appliance disposal, and general junk removal for maximum efficiency. Common combinations include Turtle Rock estate cleanouts with computers and furniture, Woodbridge apartment moves with TVs and appliances, University Park office closures with electronics and furniture, and Portola Springs garage cleanouts with mixed items. Everything can be handled in a single pickup throughout all 8 Irvine zip codes. Call (949) 556-3600 to schedule combined electronics recycling with other junk removal services in Irvine.
Contact JunkOut Irvine for Electronics Recycling
Old electronics piling up? Business upgrading computers? Call (949) 556-3600 for electronics recycling, or request a free estimate.
We serve all eight Irvine zip codes—Turtle Rock, Woodbridge, University Park, Portola Springs, Quail Hill, Eastwood, Airport Area, and Orchard Hills—with California-compliant electronics recycling, data destruction, and eco-friendly disposal practices.