Microwaves Alternative ways to recycle Illegal in Garbage & Drains Recycle with E-Waste An estimated 50 million tons of E-Waste is produced each year! It is illegal to dispose of these materials in our landfills, or our trash cans. Examples of -waste includes televisions, computers, printers, fax machines, cell phones, and tablets. Please help the City of Oceanside recycle Electronic Waste. It is easy with the following enhanced services: Schedule a Curbside Pick-up: Residents can schedule curbside collection of up to five e-waste items three times annually. To schedule a free e-waste pick up, call Waste Management’s Customer Service line at least 24 hours in advance of your pick up day. Call (760) 439-2824. E-waste may also be dropped off at Waste Management’s buyback center at 2880 Industry Street, Tuesday through Saturday, 8 am to 4 pm (closed 12:00 pm – 12:40 pm for lunch) at no charge. Proof of Oceanside residency is required. Alternative Ways to Recycle Manufacturer Take-Back Programs Some manufacturers offer take-back or recycling programs for their products. LG provides free shipping labels to recycle their electronics, and GE provides free appliance recycling when you replace an existing appliance with a new GE appliance. You can also mail non-working Hamilton Beach appliances back to them, but you are responsible for paying the shipping fee. Best Buy's Electronics and Appliances Recycling Program Best Buy will haul away large appliances for recycling when you purchase a replacement and have it delivered by Geek Squad® or Best Buy Home Delivery (fees apply). Appliances can also be hauled away for a greater fee without a replacement purchase. Home Depot Rebate Finder You can find what local rebates are available for different appliances by using Home Depot’s Rebate Finder tool. Home Depot also offers removal of large appliances when you purchase a new appliance and have it delivered. Ways to Reduce Repair It Yourself Does your microwave have broken pieces that need to be fixed? Order replacement parts from a website such as PartSelect or AppliancePartPros.com so you can repair it yourself. Ways to Reuse Still Working? Donate It If your microwave is still working, sell it for some extra cash, donate it to an organization such as Habitat for Humanity (drop off at their ReStore locations), or give it away using a platform such as Nextdoor, Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace. Did You Know? How the Microwave Was Accidentally Invented
