Free E-Waste Drop-Off in San Francisco Bay Area

Rica Recycling offers free electronics recycling for residents and businesses across the San Francisco Bay Area. Bring your unwanted electronic devices to our Hayward drop-off center and help reduce landfill waste responsibly. We accept a wide range of items—from laptops and TVs to servers and printers—with no appointment needed.

We Accept
  • Computers (Desktops & Towers)
  • Laptops and Tablets
  • Servers and Network Equipment
  • Monitors and TVs
  • Printers, Copiers, and Scanners
  • Cell Phones and Smartphones
  • Cables, Chargers, and Power Cords
  • Toner Cartridges
  • Microwaves ($10/unit)
  • Household Appliances ($20/unit)
  • Mini Fridges ($20/unit)
  • Large Refrigerators ($40/unit)
  • Cords and Wires
We Do Not Accept
  • Household Batteries
  • Light Bulbs
  • Plastic
  • Hazardous Waste (mercury, paint, motor oil)
  • VHS Tapes or Media Discs
  • Solar Panels
  • Glass or Cans
  • Wood
  • Tires

📍 Drop-Off Location

Address:
Rica Recycling
27105 Industrial Blvd, Hayward, CA 94545
Hours:
Monday–Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM

💵 Recycling Fees

Some items require a fee to cover hazardous materials disposal:

Refrigerators
Refrigerator Recycling
$40
per unit
Household Appliances
Household Appliance Recycling
$20
per unit
Microwaves
Microwave Recycling
$10
per unit

🔗 Additional Services

Need help with large appliance removal or business e-waste solutions?

🔒 Data Destruction & Certificates of Destruction

We offer secure data destruction services for your peace of mind.

  • 💾 Data Destruction (with Certificate): $10 per device

  • 📄 Certificate of Destruction Only: $10 per certificate (for items with no data that still require documentation)

All data-bearing devices (hard drives, SSDs, laptops, servers, etc.) are securely processed, and a Certificate of Destruction is provided upon request for record-keeping and compliance.