Electronic & Universal Waste Program
In February, 2006, the State of California prohibited the disposal of electronic waste, fluorescent tubes, consumer batteries and mercury thermostats into the trash. Known as "Universal Waste", these wastes are health and environmental hazards if they are disposed of improperly.
Examples of prohibited wastes:
Electronic Waste - Computers, computer peripherals, telephones, answering machines, radios, stereo equipment, tape players/recorders, phonographs, VCRs, CD players/recorders, calculators, and microwave ovens.
Mercury Containing Waste - Fluorescent tubes, high-intensity lights, sodium vapor lamps, metal halide lamps, and mercury thermostats and switches.
Consumer Batteries - Including carbon-zinc and alkaline, rechargeable, NiCad, lithium, and mercury button batteries. This includes AA, AAA, C, and D batteries.
Important Note:
Electronics are not the only common household materials that cannot be disposed of in the trash! Paint, cleaners and poisons are several examples of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW). For more information on HHW, and how to dispose of it properly, please visit our Household Hazardous Waste page.
Disposal Information
Recology Dixon residential customers can dispose of up to two electronic waste items per visit at the following E-Waste Recycling centers:
These facilities are open on Saturday from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
Consumer batteries, used oil and used oil filters are accepted at both locations.
- Recology Vacaville Solano Recycling Center, 855 ½ Davis Street in Vacaville
- Recology Dixon Recycling Facility, 302 N. First Street in Dixon
These facilities are open on Saturday from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
Consumer batteries, used oil and used oil filters are accepted at both locations.