The City holds One-Day E-Waste and Document Shredding events for residents throughout the year. Dates for these events are scheduled according to space availability at the Rose Bowl. See the Calendar for upcoming events. If you would like to subscribe for notifications of upcoming events, sign up through the City Service Center.
Please erase sensitive data before recycling electronics.
Accepted:
- TVs & Accessories
- Computers & Accessories
- Accessory cables
- DVD/VCR players
- Projectors
- Power strips/surge protectors
- Shredders
- Microwaves
- Small kitchen appliances
- Cell phones
- CD players
- Digital cameras
- Electronic toys
- Household batteries (including rechargeable)
- Fluorescent bulbs and tubes (please remove from lamps/metal housing)
- High tech vacuums/vacuum robots
Not accepted:
- Air conditioners
- Large printer/copiers
- Car batteries
- Solar Panels
- Household Hazardous Wastes (paint, solvents, medical waste, sharps, mercury-containing devices such as thermostats, smoke detectors)
- Water heaters
- White goods (refrigerators, washers/dryers, etc)
Additional Electronic Waste and Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Locations
Los Angeles County residents can visit the S.A.F.E Collection Centers (Solvents/Automotive/Flammables/Electronics) maintained by the City of Los Angeles for free Household Hazardous Waste and E-Waste disposal. Visit the S.A.F.E. Center website for collection center locations and more information. Small businesses can also find information on their page about options for disposal through their Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG) program.
Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts partner with various cities to host frequent one-day collection events. These events are open to all Los Angeles County residents. Visit their Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste Program website for a list of upcoming events.
Additional Document Shredding Locations
Many office supply and shipping retail stores nationwide offer secure shredding services to individuals. The City of Pasadena cannot endorse any specific retail establishment and residents are encouraged to do research on the certifications and processes used at each location.