Computer Recycling in Santa Clara
Santa Clara businesses and residents—recycle your computers, laptops, and electronics the right way. If it plugs in or runs on a battery, we take it. Support responsible electronics recycling and keep toxic waste out of the environment. Book a pickup or drop off your devices today!
We are open from Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 6 PM.
(Closed on Major Holidays)
70,980
Business Customers
Served
411,345
Individual Customers
Served
Where to Find Us?
GreenCitizen, Inc.
1831 Old Bayshore Hwy Suite 2, Burlingame, CA 94010
- +16504938700 Extension 103
- info@greencitizen.com
Office Hours
Monday to Friday
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
(Closed on Major Holidays)
Closed on Holidays: New Year, President’s Day, Memorial Holiday, Independence day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the day after Christmas.
A City Wired for Sustainability: Electronics Recycling in Santa Clara
Santa Clara is more than just the hub of tech innovation—it’s also leading the way in sustainability. With over 130,000 residents and a thriving business ecosystem that includes major tech giants, the city has embraced a forward-thinking approach to environmental responsibility.
At the heart of this effort is Santa Clara’s Climate Action Plan, established back in 2013. The plan is designed to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030 and reach carbon neutrality by 2045. The city’s roadmap includes sustainable energy use, green transportation, and waste reduction initiatives—laying a strong foundation for responsible electronics recycling.
For both residents and businesses, proper disposal of e-waste is not just encouraged—it’s mandated.
Under California’s Electronic Waste Recycling Act, it’s illegal to toss old computers, monitors, and other electronic devices in the trash. Instead, the law supports accessible computer recycling options in Santa Clara that prevent hazardous waste from polluting landfills.
Santa Clara hosts Free Disposal Days throughout the year, giving locals the chance to recycle electronics and other bulky waste responsibly. At the county level, Zero Waste goals are also in motion, aiming to recycle or compost 100% of the waste generated by county-owned buildings by 2030.
From local tech companies launching corporate sustainability programs to residents participating in city-led recycling events, the entire community is aligned around one goal—making Santa Clara a leader in computer recycling and environmental sustainability.
GreenCitizen Helps Santa Clara Businesses and Residents Recycle Smarter
In Santa Clara—where global innovation meets hometown pride—sustainability isn’t a slogan. It’s a shared mission. Known for its eco-forward mindset and leadership in the tech world, Santa Clara is taking e-waste seriously.
That’s where GreenCitizen comes in. We provide reliable, ethical computer recycling in Santa Clara for both high-tech businesses and environmentally aware residents who want to ensure their electronics don’t end up harming the planet.
Since 2005, we’ve helped over 70,000 Bay Area businesses and 400,000 residents recycle responsibly, keeping more than 32 million pounds of e-waste out of landfills. From laptops and desktops to anything with a plug or battery, all electronics are processed locally—never exported, never dumped.
Over the years, we’ve proudly served communities near Santa Clara through our previous locations at 5155 Stevens Creek Blvd, Ste 100 in Santa Clara; 2500 W El Camino Real, Suite D in Mountain View; 4500 El Camino Real in Los Altos; 161 Homer Avenue in downtown Palo Alto; and 3180 Park Boulevard in Palo Alto behind the former Fry’s Electronics store. These sites helped us build a region-wide movement for sustainable living and responsible electronics recycling.
Today, our Burlingame EcoCenter at 1831 Old Bayshore Hwy Suite 2, Burlingame, CA 94010 continues to serve Santa Clara businesses and residents—just a quick drive up Highway 101.
For businesses, we offer scheduled electronics pickups powered by our proprietary GTAMS (GreenCitizen Total Accountability Management System). This tool ensures full transparency, certified data destruction, and total compliance with California’s e-waste laws—right down to the last recycled item.
Santa Clara residents enjoy hassle-free drop-offs with no appointment needed. And for qualifying items like laptops and desktops, recycling is absolutely free.
In a city driven by clean tech and clean values, GreenCitizen is proud to keep Santa Clara’s digital footprint sustainable and its future circular.
Acceptable & Non-Acceptable Items for Electronics Recycling
Accepted
Laptops
Desktops
Servers
Monitors/ TVs
Networking Equipment
Tablets/ Smartphones
Computer Components (Hard Drives, Circuit Boards, Keyboards, etc.)
Office Electronics (Printers, Fax Machines, Paper Shredders, etc.)
Kitchen Appliances (Toasters, Blenders, Microwaves, etc.)
Stereo Equipment (DVD Players, VCRs, Receivers, etc.)
Styrofoam (#6 Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) ONLY)
Console Video Games (Xbox, PS3, Wii, etc.)
UPS Batteries
CD/DVDs
Cables/Cords
Toner/ Ink Cartridges
Not Accepted
Bottles/ Cans
Furniture
Polyurethane
Large Appliances (Stoves, Washers, Dryers)
Non-Rechargeable Batteries (Alkaline, Carbon Zinc, Disposable Batteries)
Light Bulbs (Incandescent and Fluorescent Bulbs)
Items containing liquid mercury (Thermometers and Thermostats)
Smoke Detectors
Styrofoam #4 Low-Density Polyethylene foam (LDPE/PELD)
Hazardous Waste (Paint, Motor Oil, Sharps, Bio Hazardous Waste)
Medical Electronics (Bodily contact devices such as Glucose Sensors)
Business Computer Recycling in Santa Clara That Matches Your ESG and Compliance Goals
Santa Clara’s legacy of innovation doesn’t stop at building smarter tech—it extends to managing it responsibly. In a city where clean energy, smart grids, and sustainable urban design are part of the culture, local businesses are making sustainability a core metric of success. That includes how they handle electronics at end-of-life.
GreenCitizen delivers compliant, traceable computer recycling in Santa Clara—designed for today’s hybrid operations and tomorrow’s ESG audits. Whether you’re upgrading legacy systems in a data center near Lafayette Street or decommissioning remote team laptops, we help you recycle smarter, cleaner, and in full alignment with state and federal e-waste mandates.
Tailored to Santa Clara’s Innovation Ecosystem
From advanced manufacturing and R&D hubs to city services and tech startups, Santa Clara businesses each face different e-waste challenges. That’s why we offer free pickup for qualifying desktops and laptops, along with fast, reliable service that keeps your operations flowing—and your IT closets clutter-free.
Data Security You Can Prove
We don’t ask for blind trust. GreenCitizen provides NIST and DoD-compliant data destruction, with your choice of secure digital erasure or physical hard drive shredding. Every step is documented, with official certificates to support your internal audits, data governance, or legal requirements.
Track Every Device, Every Step
Our GreenCitizen Total Accountability Management System (GTAMS) is more than software—it’s peace of mind. This proprietary tool tracks each item from collection to processing, ensuring full traceability and responsible U.S.-based recycling with no incineration or landfill dumping. You’ll know exactly where your devices went—and how they were handled.
Certified. Domestic. Cost-Efficient.
Everything is processed through R2 and e-Stewards certified facilities right here in the United States. You avoid the risks of illegal export, while supporting ethical jobs in the green economy. Better still, you reduce e-waste costs without sacrificing compliance.
Built for a City That Leads on Sustainability
From Santa Clara’s Climate Action Plan to its electric vehicle infrastructure and solar adoption, businesses here are part of a measurable climate solution. Joining forces with GreenCitizen ensures your electronics disposal matches your ESG priorities—and shows customers, stakeholders, and auditors that sustainability is built into every layer of your operations.
Take the next step in responsible tech management—make electronics recycling part of your Santa Clara strategy.
Thanks for everything! Your service is perfect, convenient, and so appreciated! We will always use your services and will always recommend you.
Thanks again!
Thanks for the update and for signing all of the needed documents! …The pickup was quick and easy! Very respectful people came to assist us. (Perry & Rodel)
They came right on time at 12:15 pm and were quick and efficient with their pickup. They said they were running a little late, but they certainly made up with it in their speed. It all worked out. Thank you both for your help and pickup up all our items.
Santa Clara Electronics Recycling Drop-Off — No Appointment, No Problem
Santa Clara residents take pride in being part of a city that leads in both technology and sustainability. From renewable energy programs to eco-conscious neighborhoods, the community is all-in on building a cleaner future—and that includes how we recycle electronics.
GreenCitizen offers an easy, reliable way to handle your old devices responsibly. Whether it’s a laptop, desktop, or anything with a battery or plug, we’ll make sure it’s properly recycled—no appointment needed, no landfill guilt, and no risk to your data.
Convenient Drop-off Location from Santa Clara
Need to clear out that drawer of outdated electronics? Our Burlingame EcoCenter is a short drive away and built for quick, in-and-out drop-offs.
Here’s how to get there from Santa Clara:
Head north on US-101 toward San Francisco. Take the Millbrae exit, then follow signs for Old Bayshore Highway. Turn right onto Old Bayshore, then right on Cowan Road. Make a quick left into the first driveway—look for the building labeled 1831 Old Bayshore HWY, just across from New England Lobster Market & Eatery. We’ve got plenty of parking, and drop-offs usually take minutes.
Responsible Recycling with Certified Security
Your devices aren’t just collected—they’re securely handled. We use NIST and DoD-compliant data destruction methods, offering either secure digital erasure or physical hard drive shredding. Every drop-off includes formal certification for your peace of mind.
Local, Certified, and Landfill-Free
Everything we collect is processed through R2 and e-Stewards certified facilities—right here in the U.S. That means no exporting, no incineration, and no landfill waste. Just ethical recycling that supports green jobs and furthers Santa Clara’s sustainability goals.
Thousands of Bay Area residents have already made the shift to smarter electronics recycling. If you’re in Santa Clara, now’s the time to let go of your old devices—safely, quickly, and with zero hassle.
For drop-off recycling, these are the items that are FREE to recycle and can be dropped off at the GreenCitizen Recycling Center/Eco Center in Burlingame.
Note: All Macbook EFi, Device Enrollment Program, and Remote Management Locks Must Be Removed
- Desktop computers
- Laptops
- Servers
- Tablets
- Monitors
- Network switches
- UPS batteries
- TVs
And here are the items that cost $1.00/pound to recycle.
- Cables/cords
- CD players and Walkmans
- Christmas lights
- DLP Projector TVs
- Fax machines
- Remote controls
- Heaters
- Ink/Toner
- Keyboards
- Microwaves
- Printers
- Miscellaneous electronics
- Scanners
- Stereo equipment
- VCRs
- DVD players
- Speakers
- Vacuum cleaners
- Fans
- Toasters
- Blenders
- Coffee makers
And here are the items that cost $6.00/pound to recycle.
- CDs
- Cassette tape
- Vinyl recycling
- DVDs
- Floppy disks
- VHS
- 35mm slides
- DLT/LTO
- Film negatives
The team at GreenCitizen is absolutely stellar. Today, I went to Green Citizen for the first time to recycle my monitor, hard drives, and cell phones. They recycled all my items (some for free) for a very small fee. The team member who assisted me today was very friendly and took the time to explain the different services they offer. I’ll be coming back for sure!
Great recycling service. Their fees are very fair, and their service is stellar. I’ve gone multiple times over the last 8 years and have always had great, kind, helpful service. I really appreciate this company that does so much good with recyclables that would normally be added to landfill.
The team at GreenCitizen is super helpful and clearly committed to saving the world from future landfill calamity! There’s a list of items they accept and recycle at no charge and a list of items they accept but charge. I don’t mind paying and doing my part to be a green citizen. Thank you for making it so easy.