Electronics Recycling & Eco-Friendly Disposal in Irvine, CA
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.
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 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 Irvine location. 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.
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+.
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
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, pricing, data destruction, and what happens to your e-waste.
Call us (949) 556-3600
Get Free QuoteNo. California law prohibits disposing of TVs, monitors, and laptops in regular trash. Violations can result in fines starting at $500.
Professional pickup typically ranges from $89–$400 depending on quantity and item type. City drop-off is free but requires transport to Anaheim during limited hours.
Yes. All computers receive secure data destruction through physical shredding or DOD-standard wiping. Certificates are provided for business compliance.
Yes. We test working electronics and coordinate donations with organizations such as Goodwill, Habitat ReStore, and local schools. Donation receipts are provided.
We recycle all electronics including TVs, monitors, desktops, laptops, printers, servers, networking equipment, office electronics, and audio-visual devices.
Yes. We handle office upgrades, server replacements, and networking equipment with full documentation and compliance certificates.
Next-day pickup is standard. Same-day service is available for urgent needs, with flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends.
All electronics go to certified e-waste recycling facilities, not landfills. Materials are sorted for reuse, valuable metals are extracted, and hazardous components are disposed of properly.
Yes. Tube (CRT) TVs often weigh over 70 pounds and contain lead. We handle all sizes safely with certified recycling methods.
Yes. Most customers combine electronics recycling with furniture, appliances, and general junk removal. Everything can be handled in a single pickup.
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.