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.

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.

Free Household Hazardous Waste Roundups are held once a year and are held at the Del Norte County Transfer Station. To find out the date and time of the next event, call (707) 465-1100 or e-mail customer service.

For more information on the disposal of hazardous waste please call the Del Norte Solid Waste Management Authority at (707) 465-1100, e-mail, or visit the Del Norte Solid Waste Management Authority web site listed at the bottom of the page.

• Del Norte Solid Waste Management Hazardous Waste Page
• California Department of Toxic Substances Control
• California Recycling