Computer Recycling in San Jose
San Jose businesses and residents— do you have outdated or unwanted electronics? We recycle computers, laptops, and anything with a plug or battery. It’s fast, responsible, and local. Clear out your clutter the green way. Schedule a business 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.
Leading by Example: San Jose’s Push for Electronics Recycling and Climate Action
While San Jose powers Silicon Valley’s digital future, it’s also building one of the greenest urban landscapes in the U.S. With over one million residents and a thriving commercial core rooted in tech and manufacturing, San Jose has become a recognized leader in sustainability—and its accolades prove it.
The city earned a spot on the 2023 CDP A List, ranked as the sixth greenest U.S. city by WalletHub, and received The Climate Registry’s Leadership Award. Its sustainability leader, Kerrie Romanow, was honored as Woman of the Year (2024) for her work on climate resilience. San Jose also ranks in the top five nationally for solar power per capita and holds every badge from the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy.
Driving these efforts is Climate Smart San José, an ambitious initiative to slash carbon emissions, improve air quality, and conserve resources. This works in tandem with the city’s Zero Waste Element, targeting carbon neutrality by 2030 through smarter consumption, waste reduction, and aggressive landfill diversion.
Efforts extend to electronics as well—computer recycling in San Jose is gaining traction among both residents and businesses. Programs like San José Clean Energy, which ranks sixth nationally in green power, and events run by community groups continue to make e-waste recycling more accessible citywide.
California’s Electronic Waste Recycling Act ensures devices with hazardous components are processed safely, reinforcing San Jose’s local commitment with statewide regulation.
From ENERGY STAR buildings to neighborhood e-waste drives, sustainability is more than a buzzword here—it’s a blueprint. San Jose is showing how innovation, policy, and public action can align to make a city smarter, cleaner, and greener.
GreenCitizen Powering San Jose’s Green Movement with Smarter Recycling
In San Jose—a city that defines the cutting edge of technology and clean innovation—sustainability is more than a trend. It’s a core value. As the largest city in Silicon Valley, San Jose leads by example, embracing environmental responsibility in both its tech sector and vibrant residential neighborhoods.
That’s why GreenCitizen proudly provides certified, ethical computer recycling in San Jose, designed for eco-conscious businesses and residents who care where their electronics end up.
In the last two decades, we’ve empowered over 70,000 Bay Area businesses and 400,000 residents to recycle responsibly—diverting more than 32 million pounds of e-waste from landfills. We recycle laptops, desktops, and virtually any device with a plug or battery, always processed locally—never exported, never dumped.
We’ve built deep roots across the Bay Area. Our former locations— 5155 Stevens Creek Blvd, Ste 100, Santa Clara; 2500 W El Camino Real, Suite D, Mountain View; 4500 El Camino Real, Los Altos; 161 Homer Avenue, Downtown Palo Alto; and 3180 Park Boulevard, Palo Alto (behind the former Fry’s Electronics)—helped lay the foundation for responsible recycling in communities near San Jose.
Today, San Jose businesses and residents are just a quick trip away from our main hub: the Burlingame EcoCenter, located at 1831 Old Bayshore Hwy, Suite 2, Burlingame, CA 94010.
Businesses can schedule electronics pickups powered by our GreenCitizen Total Accountability Management System (GTAMS)—a proprietary tool that ensures certified data destruction, total compliance with California e-waste laws, and full transparency from pickup to processing.
For San Jose residents, we offer convenient, no-appointment drop-offs. And best of all—recycling laptops and desktops is completely free.
GreenCitizen is proud to help San Jose take meaningful steps toward a cleaner, circular future—one device at a time.
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)
Powering San Jose’s ESG Commitments Through Compliant Electronics Recycling
San Jose doesn’t just define Silicon Valley’s technological landscape—it sets the pace for responsible innovation. From clean energy initiatives to citywide electrification plans, sustainability here is deeply embedded in how businesses grow, operate, and manage their resources—including aging electronics.
That’s where GreenCitizen fits in. We provide traceable, compliant computer recycling in San Jose, designed to meet the evolving needs of tech campuses, startup accelerators, R&D labs, and hybrid offices across the city. Whether you’re cycling out laptops from your SoFA District coworking space or retiring infrastructure at a North San Jose data center, our solutions keep your operations ESG-aligned and audit-ready.
Solutions Built for San Jose’s Scale and Speed
In a city known for smart infrastructure and sustainable innovation, IT asset management has to match that momentum. GreenCitizen offers free pickups for qualifying laptops and desktops, with fast, hassle-free service that helps you clear out equipment while staying fully compliant with California and federal e-waste regulations.
Certified Data Destruction for Risk-Free Compliance
Your data matters—and so does your audit trail. GreenCitizen provides NIST and DoD-compliant data destruction, offering secure digital erasure or physical shredding based on your requirements. Every action is fully documented with certificates of destruction to satisfy data governance, legal protocols, or internal policies.
Full-Chain Tracking Through Our GTAMS System
Our proprietary GreenCitizen Total Accountability Management System (GTAMS) tracks each device from pickup to processing. You’ll know exactly where your electronics went and how they were handled. No exports. No landfills. No guesswork.
Certified. Local. Responsible.
All devices are processed at R2 and e-Stewards certified recycling facilities in the U.S., supporting ethical jobs while eliminating export risks. You maintain ESG compliance and protect your brand—without overspending on IT recycling.
Join San Jose’s Green Movement
San Jose businesses lead the charge in climate tech, EV innovation, and sustainable design. With GreenCitizen, your electronics recycling program can reflect the same leadership. Demonstrate measurable ESG impact, meet your sustainability targets, and strengthen your environmental credentials—right where it matters.
Take a smarter approach to electronics disposal—choose GreenCitizen for responsible, fully accountable computer recycling in San Jose.
Thank you guys so much for all your help. Everyone I’ve been in contact with from Green Citizen has been exceptional.
We would like to thank you for picking up all the styrofone. We are really interested on helping our planet.We will call you or email you for another pick up when we have it.
Thanks for everything you did to help organize the pick-up yesterday. The guys were nice and overall, everything went smoothly.
Computer and Electronics Recycling in San Jose — Just Drop Off and Go
San Jose residents have long been known for their forward thinking—and that extends to how they care for the planet. Clean tech, clean energy, and now cleaner e-waste practices are all part of the city’s everyday mindset. From urban gardens to solar rooftops, the community takes sustainability seriously—right down to how it disposes of old electronics.
GreenCitizen makes that process easier than ever. Whether you’re clearing out laptops, desktops, or anything powered by a plug or battery, we provide responsible electronics recycling—no appointments required, no data risks, and no materials heading to landfill.
How to Get to Us?
If your home office drawer is overflowing with outdated tech, we’ve got the perfect solution. Our Burlingame EcoCenter is just a short drive from San Jose and designed for speedy, stress-free drop-offs.
Here’s how to get there from San Jose:
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 1831 Old Bayshore HWY, just across from New England Lobster Market & Eatery.
Certified Recycling with Built-In Data Protection
Every device you bring is handled with care and security. We use NIST and DoD-compliant data destruction methods, including digital erasure and physical hard drive shredding—plus, you receive formal certificates for added peace of mind.
Ethical, US-Based Processing
All electronics are processed through R2 and e-Stewards certified facilities right here in the United States. That means no exporting, no incinerating, and no landfilling—just transparent, ethical recycling that supports green jobs and aligns with San Jose’s climate values.
Thousands of Bay Area residents are already making smarter choices with their e-waste. If you’re in San Jose, it’s your turn to recycle responsibly—safely, quickly, and without the headache.
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
Awesome environmental conservation company helping to keep our landfills free of e-waste & non-biodegradable plastics. Needed to recycle two broken flatscreen televisions and two huge bags of styrofoam. GreenCitizen’s website was easy to navigate, clear as to what items they are able to take, and upfront about any fees on certain items. Drop-off was made easy by filling-out the online form prior to my visit. Staff was extremely helpful, attentive, and friendly. Fee for the amount of styrofoam I brought was very reasonable & well worth it knowing it will be recycled & repurposed. Fees for “non-free items” are far more reasonable than the green line station! I was in & out in 10 minutes. Great company doing great things for our environment! Overall great experience.
They were awesome. I was helping clean my mother in laws garage out. There was one tv that was literally falling apart. No problem here. We dropped off a couple tvs, a monitor, coffee machine, an old speaker, all for around 11 dollars. We rounded up to $15 to help them continue their excellent recycling service. They were friendly helpful and have a drive through. We are customers now! Good location as well.
I love that there is a place to recycle electronic items responsibly. No overseas shipments; all are disassembled here and taken care of in an environmentally sound way. The small price they charge is totally worth the environmental impact. It’s not realistic to think there is no cost for safe disposal. Very helpful staff, easy to drive in, safe and fast. I appreciate the data destruction option, too.