There are many companies, that will recycle your batteries and unused electronics. Since these links change from time time time, please help us keep this page up to date.
General Recycling
L.A. Sanitation Recycling and Mobile Collection Events
www.lacitysan.org/safecenters
LA Sanitation (LASAN) has established programs for Los Angeles City and L.A. County residents to safely dispose of their household hazardous waste (HHW) and electronic waste (E-waste). These wastes can be dropped off at permanent collection sites known as S.A.F.E. Centers or mobile collection events located throughout the City of Los Angeles. Check out the S.A.F.E. Center flyer for more information and LASAN’s Events page for the next mobile event in your area.
Best Buy Recycling
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/clp/recycling/pcmcat149900050025.c?id=pcmcat149900050025
“We will take all kinds of used tech, no matter where you bought it or how old it is.” TV’s, computers, tablets, audio, appliances, ink & toner, batteries, cameras, car audio, GPS, video games, gadgets. 15% off a computer mouse or keyboard when you bring in used mouse or keyboard for recycling. 15% Off HP inkjet printer when you bring in any used printer for recycling.
All Green Recycling
http://www.allgreenrecycling.com/
They take computers, laptops, monitors, printers, cell phones, tv’s and other electronics. Depending on type of electronics, quantity of items, and location, they offer free pickups.
All-Waste Electronic Recycling
www.allewaste.com
Free E-Waste Drop-off centers:
Sun Valley – 11656 Pendleton St., Sun Valley, CA 91352, Mon – Sat 8 am to 5 pm
Van Nuys – 16435 Vanowen St, Van Nuys, CA 91406, Mon – Sat 8 am to 5 pm, Sunday 8 am to 2 pm
Reseda – 7101 Canby Ave, Reseda, CA 91335, Mon – Sat 8 am to 5 pm, Sunday 8 am to 2 pm
Call 2 Recycle
www.call2recycle.org
Accepts all Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd), Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), Nickel Zinc (Ni-Zn), Lithium Ion (Li-ion), and Small Sealed Lead (Pb) batteries weighing up to 11 lbs. each. Also accepts cell phones.
Please contact us if you know of other companies with recycling services that could be of value to our Members.
Battery Recycling
| Motion Picture Studios | Contact Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disney Studios | Chris Rubino | (818) 560-6221 | |
| CBS Studio Center | Bob Sheldon | (818) 655-5460 | |
| Culver Studios | Julian Betancourt | (310) 202-3273 | |
| Paramount Pictures | Bran Nelson | (323) 956-5896 | |
| 20th Century Fox | Mike King Collection Boxes located in Buildings 31 & 99 | (310) 369-0453 | |
| Warner Bros. | Safety Department Environmental Initiatives | (818) 954-3908 | |
| Sony Studios | Carol Reynolds | (310) 244-8866 | |
| Universal Studios | Mark Danon | (818) 777-6955 |
| Off-lot Recycling | Address | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rechargeable Battery Recycling | www.rbrc.org/start.php | ||
| Burbank Recycling Center | 500 S. Flower @ Alameda in Burbank | (818) 238-3900 | |
| Battery Solutions | www.batteryrecycling.com | 800-852-8127 |
Other Resources
DTSC’s web page on universal wastes: