Plan Your Green E-Waste Drop-Off in Milpitas: Hours, Fees & Accepted Electronics
Green E-Waste Recycling Center operates an electronics drop-off location at 1664 Watson Court in Milpitas, California. The facility’s current public guidance lists weekday drop-off, many common electronics accepted at no charge, fee items, business pickup and secure data-destruction services.
Use this guide before loading your vehicle so you can separate free items from fee items, protect personal data, keep batteries and bulbs on the correct route, and avoid bringing appliances the facility currently says it does not accept.
Quick Answer: What Should You Know Before Visiting Green E-Waste Recycling Center?
The current facility drop-off page lists Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with weekends and major holidays closed. It says normal public drop-off does not require an appointment and staff unload accepted e-waste from the vehicle.
The Milpitas location lists many computers, TVs, monitors, phones, servers, networking devices, cables and components as free drop-off items. Small appliances, printers, microwaves, shredders and several larger devices appear in fee categories, so check the exact item before visiting.
On this page
- CalRecycle status
- Hours and appointment rules
- Electronics accepted free
- Current fee items
- Items not accepted
- Batteries and bulbs
- Hard drives and data destruction
- Business pickup
- Do they pay for electronics?
- Before-you-go checklist
- Map and directions
- Related recycling guides
- Frequently asked questions
Green E-Waste Recycling Center’s Current California Program Status
CalRecycle’s Covered Electronic Waste participant directory currently lists Green EWaste Recycling Center, CEWID 109503, at 1664 Watson Court in Milpitas. The state directory shows the organization as Active and approved in the role of Collector.
CEWID
109503
Directory status
Active approved collector.
Renewal date shown
November 2, 2026.
CalRecycle’s public directory currently shows Green EWaste as an approved collector. The facility describes its broader operations as electronic recycling and related services. The state directory itself also says inclusion is not an endorsement of an organization’s regulatory status or environmental performance.
Green E-Waste Recycling Center Hours and Drop-Off Process
| Day | Current public hours | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM | Normal weekday drop-off. |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM | Normal weekday drop-off. |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM | Normal weekday drop-off. |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM | Normal weekday drop-off. |
| Friday | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM | Avoid arriving at closing with a large load. |
| Saturday | Closed | Do not leave electronics outside. |
| Sunday | Closed | Do not leave electronics outside. |
The facility also states that it closes on major holidays. Because holiday schedules can change, call or check its current contact page before making a special trip.
The current facility page says no appointment is needed for public e-waste drop-off. Visitors park and staff unload accepted electronics. That does not remove the need to call first for unusual, oversized, business or fee items.
Electronics Green E-Waste Currently Lists as Free Drop-Off Items
The facility’s current free-item list is broad, but conditions can apply. For example, the TV and monitor list specifies devices purchased and used in California. When an item is unusual or damaged, verify it before driving.
| Category | Examples currently listed | Before-you-go note |
|---|---|---|
| TVs and screens | TVs, monitors and screens | Facility says broken units are accepted; California-use conditions apply to its free TV/screen list. |
| Computers | PCs, laptops, notebooks, servers, docking stations | Wipe or destroy sensitive data first. |
| Mobile devices | Cell phones, smartphones, tablets, iPads, Kindles | Remove accounts, SIMs and memory cards where appropriate. |
| Networking | Routers, modems, switches, telecom and data-center equipment | Business volumes may qualify for pickup. |
| Cables and power | Wires, cables, adapters, chargers and power supplies | Keep loose cables bundled for safer unloading. |
| Computer components | CPUs, memory, hard drives, circuit boards, PCBs and IC chips | A free hard-drive drop-off is different from paid physical destruction. |
| Gaming | Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, Wii and related consoles | Sign out and reset devices when possible. |
| Other electronics | Projectors, DVR/TiVo, cameras, security equipment, testing equipment | Call for unusual industrial or laboratory devices. |
Green E-Waste Recycling Fees: Items the Facility Currently Charges For
Not every electronic item is free. Green E-Waste’s published drop-off page currently lists several paid categories. Confirm the fee before visiting because price lists can change.
| Current fee category | Published price | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Bankers Box of small household electronics | $10 per listed-size box | Hair dryers, toasters, blenders, heaters, coffee makers, rice cookers, plastic fans, robot vacuums, used toner/cartridges and similar small devices |
| Selected individual items | $10 each | Microwave, shredder, vacuum cleaner, desktop printer, fax machine and desktop copier |
| Onsite hard-drive destruction | $10 each | Physical hard-drive destruction service |
| Selected larger items | $15 each | Wooden speaker, water cooler and portable AC |
| Large office machines | $30 each | Floor-standing copiers, commercial copy machines, plotters and large-format printers over 70 lb |
Do not use an old third-party price list as your final source. Check the facility’s current drop-off page or call (408) 287-3292 before transporting paid items.
Electronics and Appliances Green E-Waste Says It Does Not Accept
The current drop-off page specifically identifies several items that should not be brought to this facility through normal electronics drop-off.
Major appliances currently excluded
- Refrigerators and fridges
- Washing machines
- Dryers
- Ice makers
- Compressors
- Dishwashers
- Window AC units
- Dismantled AC units
Other currently excluded items
- VHS tapes
- 35 mm slides
- Film negatives
- Movie film
- Mercury-containing thermometers or thermostats
- Smoke detectors
The facility itself advises customers to call or email because its accepted list changes. Do not assume that “anything with a plug” will automatically be free or accepted.
Batteries, Fluorescent Bulbs and Household Hazardous Waste
Battery and lamp rules depend heavily on whether the material comes from a household or a business. Green E-Waste directs residential customers to county household hazardous waste programs for alkaline batteries, light bulbs and LEDs rather than presenting one universal free business-style drop-off rule.
Residential options listed by the facility
Open Santa Clara County HHW
Open StopWaste HHW guidance
Business battery and lamp service
Green E-Waste says business and corporate customers can request pickup or drop-off for batteries and light bulbs. Its current commercial pickup page lists fluorescent tubes at $4 per pound, compact fluorescent bulbs at $7 per pound and alkaline batteries at $4 per pound, with a published $100 minimum charge for that commercial service.
The same commercial page says fluorescent tubes and bulbs must be packed in sealed boxes and batteries should be placed in sturdy sealed containers.
Do not hide loose or damaged batteries inside computers, boxes or ordinary trash. Damaged, swollen or leaking lithium batteries need special handling and should be disclosed before transport.
Hard Drive Recycling, Secure Erasure and Physical Data Destruction
Dropping off a computer for recycling and paying for documented data destruction are different services. Green E-Waste advertises hard-drive wiping, physical destruction and shredding, including services for hard drives, SSDs and other storage media.
Before recycling
Back up files you need, sign out of accounts, remove external storage and erase personal data where practical.
Secure erasure
The company advertises media wiping services for customers that need controlled data sanitization.
Physical destruction
The company also offers hard-drive shredding and destruction, with certificates available for qualifying services.
The company’s electronic-recycling page says it can provide Certificates of Recycling, Certificates of Data Destruction, inventory lists, asset-tag lists and serial-number lists for applicable business services.
Do not assume ordinary equipment drop-off automatically includes a certificate or paid physical drive destruction. Ask for the specific data service you need before surrendering equipment.
Review Green E-Waste’s electronic recycling and data-security services.
Business E-Waste Pickup in San Jose, Milpitas and the Bay Area
Green E-Waste advertises pickup for businesses, schools, nonprofits and government agencies in the Bay Area. The current pickup form specifically asks customers to list computers, servers, monitors, laptops, UPS/battery systems, TVs, printers, copiers and other equipment.
The company’s current guidance says qualifying organizations with multiple IT items may receive no-cost pickup. Because the site describes eligibility in more than one way, the safe approach is to submit the equipment list and wait for confirmation rather than assuming a pickup will be free.
Does Green E-Waste Pay for Electronics or Computer Equipment?
The company advertises IT asset disposition and surplus-equipment liquidation for qualifying business equipment, but that should not be interpreted as a guaranteed cash payment for every laptop, server, phone or circuit board brought to the Milpitas counter.
Value depends on factors such as model, age, condition, quantity, resale potential, components and the type of business service being requested. The published public drop-off page is primarily organized around free items and fee items, not a universal consumer buyback rate sheet.
If you have newer servers, enterprise networking gear, large quantities of computers or another potentially reusable business lot, send an inventory to the company and ask whether asset liquidation or remarketing applies before assuming the equipment has a payout.
How to Prepare Electronics Before Driving to Green E-Waste
- Free and fee items separated
- Personal files backed up
- Accounts signed out
- SIM and memory cards removed
- Hard-drive destruction needs decided
- Problem batteries disclosed
- Large items confirmed by phone
- Weekday hours rechecked
What to Do if Green E-Waste Does Not Accept Your Item
| Your item | Better route | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator or major appliance | Local appliance recycling, retailer haul-away or municipal bulky-item program | The facility’s current public list excludes several major appliances. |
| Household alkaline batteries | County household hazardous waste program | The facility directs residential customers to local county HHW options. |
| Fluorescent bulbs from a household | County HHW or another verified lamp program | Household and business lamp handling differ. |
| Smoke detector | Manufacturer or local special-waste guidance | The facility lists smoke detectors as not accepted. |
| Mercury thermostat | Local HHW or mercury-thermostat program | Mercury-containing thermostats are listed as excluded. |
Green E-Waste Recycling Center Map and Directions
The verified facility address is 1664 Watson Ct, Milpitas, CA 95035. Use the map for navigation, but use the facility’s own website or phone number for current hours, accepted-item rules and charges.
Call (408) 287-3292 if your device is unusually large, damaged, commercial, battery-powered, hazardous-looking or not listed on the current public drop-off page.
Frequently Asked Questions About Green E-Waste Recycling Center
Where is Green E-Waste Recycling Center located?
The current facility address is 1664 Watson Ct, Milpitas, CA 95035.
What are Green E-Waste Recycling Center’s hours?
The facility currently lists Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with Saturday and Sunday closed. It also says it closes on major holidays.
Do I need an appointment to drop off electronics?
The facility’s current public drop-off page says no appointment is required for normal drop-off. Call first for unusual, large, commercial or uncertain items.
Does Green E-Waste accept TVs for free?
Its current free-item list includes all types of TVs, including broken units, with the condition that they were purchased and used in California.
Does Green E-Waste accept computer monitors?
Yes. The current free-item list includes monitors and screens purchased and used in California.
Are printers free to recycle at Green E-Waste?
Not all printers are free. The current fee list shows a $10 fee for a desktop printer and $30 for certain floor-standing copiers, commercial copy machines, plotters and large-format printers over 70 pounds.
Does Green E-Waste destroy hard drives?
Yes. The company advertises secure erasure and physical destruction or shredding services. Its current drop-off fee list shows $10 per unit for onsite hard-drive destruction.
Can businesses schedule free e-waste pickup?
Qualifying Bay Area businesses, schools, nonprofits and government agencies may be eligible for no-cost pickup. Submit an equipment list and wait for the company to confirm eligibility because quantity and equipment mix matter.
Does Green E-Waste accept batteries?
Some battery types appear on the facility’s electronics list, while household alkaline batteries are directed to county household hazardous waste programs. Business battery recycling can also involve separate charges, so verify the exact chemistry and customer type first.
Does Green E-Waste pay cash for old electronics?
There is no universal public cash-rate table for every drop-off device. The company advertises IT asset disposition and equipment liquidation for qualifying business assets, so potentially valuable commercial equipment should be quoted separately.
Is Green E-Waste Recycling Center listed by CalRecycle?
Yes. CalRecycle’s Covered Electronic Waste participant directory currently lists Green EWaste Recycling Center, CEWID 109503, as an active approved collector at the Milpitas address.
Is Recycling-Centre.org the official Green E-Waste website?
No. Recycling-Centre.org is an independent informational guide. Green E-Waste Recycling Center’s official website is gerecycle.com, and current regulatory status should be checked through CalRecycle when relevant.
Official Sources Used to Verify This Facility Guide
Open official drop-off page
Open official contact page
Open business pickup page
Open CalRecycle listing
Address, public hours, drop-off rules, published fee categories, business pickup information and CalRecycle participant status were rechecked on September 29, 2026. Facility policies and prices can change, especially after holidays, program renewals or service updates.