E-Waste & Electronics Disposal Hemet, CA — TVs, Computers, Printers & More

Same‑day electronics pickup. Certified recycling. Data‑safe handling. Fully licensed and insured. We do all the heavy lifting — you just point.

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Here’s What Nobody Tells You About Getting Rid of Old Electronics in California

You have a closet full of dead laptops. A garage shelf stacked with old computer towers. The box‑style TV from 2004 that weighs more than a refrigerator and has been collecting dust since the flat screen went up on the wall. An old printer that has not worked since the second year of the Biden administration. You have been meaning to deal with all of it.

Here is the thing most people do not realize until they try to throw this stuff out: in California, it is illegal to toss most electronics in the regular trash. Under the Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 and California’s Universal Waste Rule, any device with a circuit board, battery, or cathode ray tube screen cannot go into your weekly CR&R bin. If it has a plug or a battery, it is considered hazardous waste — and dumping it in the landfill carries fines you do not want to deal with.

Old CRT televisions and monitors are the worst offenders. A single tube‑style TV can contain five to eight pounds of lead. LCD screens have mercury in the backlight. Laptops and tablets use lithium‑ion batteries that can ignite if crushed in a garbage truck. None of this belongs in a landfill, and frankly, most people do not know where else to take it.

That is exactly why we built e‑waste disposal into our junk removal service. We do not just pick up your old electronics and figure out where they go later. We know the California laws. We know the certified processors in Riverside County. We separate everything at the truck, route it to the right recycler, and make sure nothing illegal ends up buried at Lamb Canyon. You stand there with a coffee and point. We handle the rest.

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What Electronics We Take in Hemet and the San Jacinto Valley

Pretty much anything with a plug, a battery, or a circuit board. If you are not sure about a specific item, call or text (951) 799-7512. We will give you a straight answer.

Televisions and monitors:

  • Old CRT (tube) televisions — any size, any weight
  • Flat‑screen LCD, LED, and plasma TVs
  • Computer monitors — both old tube style and flat panels
  • Projection TVs — the big rear‑projection cabinets from the early 2000s

Computers and peripherals:

  • Desktop towers and all‑in‑one computers
  • Laptops, notebooks, Chromebooks
  • Keyboards, mice, webcams, external drives
  • Monitors, docks, and hubs
  • Servers and networking equipment (non‑commercial quantities)

Printers and office equipment:

  • Inkjet and laser printers, scanners, fax machines
  • Copiers — small desktop units only; large floor‑standing copiers need advance notice
  • Shredders (electric)

Small electronics and gadgets:

  • Tablets and e‑readers
  • Cell phones, smartphones, and landline phones
  • Game consoles, controllers, and accessories
  • Cable boxes, DVRs, streaming devices
  • Stereos, receivers, speakers, CD and DVD players
  • VCRs and camcorders
  • Microwaves (countertop only)
  • Electronic toys and gadgets

Batteries and cables:

  • Power cords, USB cables, HDMI cables, adapters
  • Loose lithium‑ion batteries — we accept them if taped or bagged separately
  • Lead‑acid batteries from UPS units or computer backup systems (small quantities only)

What we do NOT take:

  • Large office copiers and commercial printing presses
  • Medical equipment containing radioactive components
  • Smoke detectors (they contain trace radioactive material — contact Riverside County HHW)
  • Devices with leaking battery acid or chemical residue — these require hazmat handling
  • Commercial quantities of e‑waste (for a business with pallets of old equipment, we can refer you to a commercial e‑waste processor)

If you have something unusual, ask. We have probably handled it before.

How Our Electronics Disposal Process Works

Every job follows the same straightforward steps. Nothing hidden. Nothing complicated.

1. Tell us what you have.
Call or text (951) 799-7512. Walk us through what needs to go: “One old tube TV, two dead laptops, an inkjet printer, and a box of cables.” Mention where the items are: garage, spare bedroom, upstairs office. We quote you a firm, volume‑based price that locks before any work begins. No weight guesswork. No last‑minute add‑ons.

2. Pick a time.
Call before noon and we can often be at your door that same afternoon. Otherwise, choose a two‑hour window that works for your schedule. We confirm the day before and send a courtesy call when we are about fifteen minutes out.

3. We show up and do all the lifting.
Uniformed, background‑checked crew. Clean, branded truck. We bring dollies and moving blankets for the heavy tube TVs, plus separate bins for different categories of electronics. We carry everything from wherever it sits — upstairs, downstairs, garage, basement. You do not lift a single remote control.

4. We sort by type at the truck.
This is the part that matters most. Old CRT TVs and monitors go into one section — they require special handling because of the lead content. Flat‑screen TVs and monitors go into another. Computers, printers, and small gadgets go into a third. Batteries are separated and bagged individually so they cannot short‑circuit during transport.

5. We route everything to certified recyclers.
After leaving your property, we take the separated electronics to licensed e‑waste processors. These are facilities approved by CalRecycle under California’s Covered Electronic Waste Recycling Program. They dismantle, shred, and recover valuable metals like copper, gold, and aluminum while safely handling the hazardous components. Nothing is exported illegally. Nothing is dumped in a landfill.

6. We sweep up and walk the space.
After all the electronics are loaded, we clear any dust, loose cables, or debris left behind. We walk the area with you. You confirm everything looks right. No payment until you are satisfied.

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Where Your Old Electronics Actually Go

We do not just toss your electronics into the back of a truck and hope for the best. Here is exactly where everything ends up.
Certified e‑waste recyclers. Our primary downstream partners are facilities approved through CalRecycle’s Covered Electronic Waste Recovery and Recycling Program. These recyclers dismantle devices, separate materials, and recover precious metals — copper wiring, gold from circuit boards, aluminum from casings — while safely containing the lead, mercury, and other hazardous components. Under California law, covered electronic devices cannot be disposed of in regular trash. CRT televisions and monitors are classified as hazardous waste because of their lead content. Our recyclers handle these materials under strict DTSC (Department of Toxic Substances Control) regulations.
Riverside County household hazardous waste events. If you have only a few small items, you can take them yourself to one of the free HHW collection events the county runs throughout the year. These events accept electronics at no charge for Riverside County residents. Call the Department of Waste Resources at (951) 486‑3200 or visit rcwaste.org for the current schedule and locations. But if you have large, heavy items — a 32‑inch CRT TV, a big old projection television — or you simply do not want to load up your car and drive, we are the pickup option.
Local drop‑off options. The Hemet area has several e‑waste recycling centers. EarthWize Recycling at 1231 South Sanderson Avenue accepts a range of electronic materials. Goodwill Southern California at 3133 West Florida Avenue in Hemet accepts working and non‑working electronics for recycling through their partnership program. But none of these centers offer pickup from your home, and they all require you to load, transport, and unload the items yourself. We bridge that gap.

Data Safety: What We Do (and Recommend You Do First)

Here is something we tell every customer: before we pick up any computer, laptop, tablet, or phone, back up your data and wipe the device if you can. We handle the electronics physically — picking them up, transporting them, and delivering them to recyclers — but we are not a data destruction service.

Most certified e‑waste recyclers do wipe or shred hard drives as part of their processing. But we always recommend that you take a few minutes beforehand to:

  • Back up anything important to an external drive or the cloud.
  • Factory reset your phone, tablet, or laptop if it still powers on.
  • Remove and physically destroy the hard drive if you are particularly concerned. A drill through the platters takes five minutes and guarantees nothing can be recovered.

If you have a commercial or high‑security situation — say, a medical office with HIPAA requirements or a law firm with client records — let us know. We can recommend a certified data destruction specialist who provides documentation of secure wiping or physical shredding for your compliance records.

For most home users, a factory reset plus the recycler’s standard data handling is more than sufficient. We just want you to know your options before the devices leave your driveway.

How Much Does Electronics Disposal Cost in Hemet?

We charge by volume — how much truck space your electronics occupy. Electronics tend to be dense and compact, so even a large pile of gadgets often fits into a quarter truckload or less.

Here is a rough idea of what to expect (all prices include labor, transportation, sorting, and recycling fees):

  • Small pile (a dead laptop, a printer, a bag of cables): Roughly 85to85to150
  • Single large CRT TV or projection TV: Roughly 100to100to175
  • Quarter truckload equivalent (multiple devices, a couple TVs, old computers): Roughly 150to150to250
  • Half truckload (full home office or garage clear‑out of electronics): Roughly 250to250to450
  • Full truckload (large estate cleanout with electronics mixed in): Built into your full cleanout pricing

Every quote is free and includes all labor, carrying, loading, transportation, sorting, and certified recycling fees. No fuel surcharges. No hidden disposal charges. The price we quote is the price you see on the receipt.

By comparison, LoadUp starts electronics pickup at around $89 for a single item, and that is through a national platform that subcontracts to independent haulers — not a local Hemet crew you can reach directly.

Why Hemet Families Call Us Instead of the Other Options

We know California e‑waste laws. It is not just about hauling — it is about compliance. Throwing a tube TV in the regular trash is illegal in this state. We route everything through certified recyclers so you never have to worry about fines or liability.

We do the heavy lifting. Old CRT televisions are brutally heavy. A 32‑inch tube TV can weigh over 150 pounds. A rear‑projection TV can top 200 pounds. Our crew has the equipment and training to move them safely — down stairs, around tight corners, out of basements.

Volume‑based pricing, not weight‑based. Some junk haulers charge by weight. Electronics are dense. A pile that looks small can be surprisingly heavy, and a weight‑based estimate can balloon fast. Our truck bed is marked into clear sections. You see the space your stuff fills. You pay that price.

Certified recycling, not backyard dumping. Every device we collect goes to a licensed CalRecycle‑approved processor. We do not export e‑waste illegally. We do not toss it in a dumpster behind a shopping center. The chain of custody is documented and verifiable.

Same‑day pickup available. Call before noon and we can often have your electronics gone by dinnertime. No waiting days or weeks for an appointment.

Licensed and insured. Full commercial liability and workers’ comp. Certificate of insurance handed to you before we touch anything. If a crew member strains their back carrying your old TV, our policy covers it — not yours.

What About the City’s Free Options?

Riverside County offers free household hazardous waste collection events throughout the year, and electronics are accepted at these events. The county’s Department of Waste Resources can be reached at (951) 486‑3200, and you can check rcwaste.org for upcoming collection dates near Hemet.
There are also permanent e‑waste drop‑off centers. EarthWize Recycling on South Sanderson Avenue accepts electronics from residents. Goodwill on West Florida Avenue accepts working and non‑working electronics.
These are good, free options. Our own families use them. But they come with the same limitation every drop‑off program has: you have to load up your car, drive to the facility, and unload everything yourself. If you are dealing with a heavy CRT television, an old projection TV that will not fit in your trunk, or a whole home office worth of equipment, the “free” option costs you a weekend of hard labor — and possibly a strained back.
When the job is bigger than what fits in your trunk, we are the call.

The Hidden Dangers of Letting Old Electronics Pile Up

Fire risk from old batteries

 Lithium‑ion batteries in old laptops, phones, and tablets degrade over time. If a swollen battery gets punctured or crushed — say, by something heavy sitting on it in a garage pile — it can ignite. We have seen battery fires start in storage bins where old devices were forgotten for years.

Lead and mercury exposure

CRT televisions and monitors contain leaded glass. If a tube TV cracks or breaks in storage, lead dust can contaminate the surrounding area. LCD screens contain mercury in their backlights. Neither belongs in a home environment, especially if you have kids or pets.

Pest harborage

Towers, printers, and old stereo equipment stacked in a garage create perfect hiding spots for spiders, roaches, and rodents. The warm, dark cavity inside an old desktop tower is basically a roach apartment complex.

Property value and clutter

 If you are preparing to sell your home, piles of outdated electronics in the garage send a signal to buyers that the house has not been maintained. A clean, clear garage adds value. Our pre‑listing cleanouts are a regular request from Hemet Realtors.


Electronics Disposal Areas We Serve Across the San Jacinto Valley

We cover every neighborhood in Hemet and beyond. If you have old electronics and our truck can reach you, we serve you.

  • Hemet — 92543, 92544, 92545
  • East Hemet
  • San Jacinto — 92582, 92583
  • Valle Vista
  • Diamond Valley
  • Green Acres
  • Juniper Springs
  • Winchester
  • Homeland
  • Surrounding Riverside County communities

Not sure if you are in range? Text your cross streets to (951) 799-7512. We will give you a straight answer and an arrival window.

 Frequently Asked Questions About Electronics Disposal in Hemet

Is it really illegal to throw away electronics in California?

Yes. Under the Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 and the California Universal Waste Rule, covered electronic devices — televisions, computer monitors, laptops, tablets, and anything with a circuit board or battery — cannot be disposed of in regular household trash. CRTs and mercury‑containing devices are classified as hazardous waste. You can face fines for illegal disposal. We route everything through certified recyclers so you stay compliant.

What is the heaviest thing you will take?

Old CRT televisions and rear‑projection TVs. A 36‑inch tube TV can weigh 200 pounds or more. We send an appropriate crew and use specialized dollies and straps. Stair carries are included in the quoted price.

Do you wipe hard drives before recycling?

We are not a data destruction service, but our downstream recyclers do wipe or shred drives as part of their standard processing. We always recommend that you back up important data and factory‑reset devices before we arrive. For high‑security needs, we can refer you to a certified data destruction specialist.

Can you take just one old computer?

Yes. We handle single items all the way up to full house cleanouts of electronics. No minimum requirement.

Do you take batteries?

Yes. We ask that you tape the terminals of any loose lithium‑ion batteries or bag them separately so they cannot short‑circuit in transit. Lead‑acid batteries from UPS units are accepted in small quantities.

What about old cell phones and tablets?

We take them. They are small and easy to bundle with a larger pickup. If phones are still functional, consider wiping them and donating them — but if they are dead, we will recycle them properly.

How fast can you pick up electronics in Hemet?

Call before noon and we can often be at your door that same afternoon. Weekends are available by arrangement.

Can you take a whole home office worth of equipment?

Absolutely. Desks, chairs, filing cabinets, the electronics themselves — we have both our cleanout services and dedicated e‑waste removal. We will handle it all in one trip.

Is there a free option for electronics disposal?

Yes. Riverside County runs free household hazardous waste collection events that accept electronics. Call (951) 486‑3200 or visit rcwaste.org for the schedule. You can also drop off items at EarthWize Recycling on South Sanderson Avenue or Goodwill on West Florida Avenue. The trade‑off: you do the loading, driving, and unloading yourself. For heavy items or large quantities, paid pickup often saves you a full day of labor.

What happens to the metals inside my old electronics?

Copper, gold, aluminum, and steel are recovered at certified recycling facilities. The precious metal recovery from circuit boards and wiring is part of what makes e‑waste recycling economically viable. Nothing goes to waste that has value.

Book Your Electronics Pickup — Free Quote, No Obligation

That pile of dead technology is not going to recycle itself. One call to (951) 799-7512 and it is gone.

Or fill out the short form on our contact page with your name, phone, address, and what electronics you need hauled. We respond within thirty minutes during business hours.