Mail-In Electronics Recycling From Anywhere in the USA
Old electronics do not have to sit in a closet because there is no recycler nearby. Fill out the mail-in form, pay for anything that carries a fee, and ship your box to our Burlingame EcoCenter. Computers, laptops, tablets, servers and network equipment are free to recycle. Everything else is priced by the pound.
414,161
Individual Customers
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34,006,783
Pounds of Electronics
Recycled
No appointment is needed for drop-off recycling. Just come to our Burlingame EcoCenter to recycle your computers and electronics.
What Mail-in Electronics Recycling Costs
Mail-in pricing is set by what you send, not by how far it travels. Weigh your items before you fill out the form so the total is right the first time. Shipping is arranged and paid by you.
Computers and IT hardware
These are free to mail in. You only pay to ship them.
- Computers
- Laptops
- Servers
- Tablets
- Network equipment
Screens, peripherals and small electronics
Weigh these items and enter the total weight on the mail-in form.
- Monitors
- CRTs
- LCDs
- TVs
- DLP / projector TVs
- Printers
- Scanners
- Fax machines
- Ink and toner
- Keyboards
- Speakers
- Stereo equipment
- DVD players
- VCRs
- CD players and Walkmans
- Remote controls
- Cables and cords
- Christmas lights
- Microwaves
- Toasters
- Blenders
- Coffee makers
- Vacuum cleaners
- Heaters
- Fans
- Miscellaneous electronics
Tapes, discs and film
Obsolete media most recyclers will not take. Mail it in and it gets handled here.
- VHS
- Cassette tape
- DLT / LTO
- Floppy disks
- CDs
- DVDs
- Vinyl
- 35mm slides
- Film negatives
Before you ship a Mac: Remove your device locks. Clear any BIOS/EFI boot lock, sign out of Apple Account/ID/iCloud, and remove any Device Enrollment Program (DEP) or MDM enrollment.
Certified Destruction Services and Fees
Add any of these to your mail-in order on the form. Each one comes with a certificate emailed to you once the work is complete.
| Service | Fee | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Data Destruction | $25 per hard drive | Each laptop, desktop, or server will be data destructed with a Data Destruction Certificate from GreenCitizen. |
| Certified Tape Destruction | $25 per unit | One unit is one item — a single VHS, DLT, LTO, movie film, cassette, floppy disk, 35mm slide or film negative. |
| Certified Phone or Tablet Destruction | $40 per device | Each Phone/ Tablet (4“ or larger) will be data destructed with a Data Destruction Certificate from GreenCitizen. The logic board memory, sim card, and any removable data storage are all destroyed. Phone numbers, names, and other information are completely deleted. |
| Certificate of Recycling | $5 per device | A written record that a specific device or unit was recycled through GreenCitizen. |
What We Cannot Accept (for Mail-in Recycling)
Please leave these out of your box. Anything on this list has to be handled through a household hazardous waste program or a specialist recycler in your area.
Hazardous items
Regulated separately under California law.
- Loose batteries not installed in a device — alkaline, lithium, carbon zinc, UPS batteries
- Light bulbs — incandescent, CFL and fluorescent
- Smoke detectors: models that contain americium 241
- Anything with liquid mercury — thermometers, thermostats
- Paint, motor oil, sharps and biohazardous waste
Non-electronic and oversized
Try your city bulky-item pickup instead.
- Large appliances — stoves, washers, dryers
- Furniture, chairs and couches
- Styrofoam #4 LDPE foam and polyurethane
- Bottles, cans and household recycling
How Our Mail-in Recycling Works
Five steps, all handled online except the trip to the carrier. There is no kit to request and no minimum — one laptop is as welcome as a full box.
Complete the mail-in form
Enter your name, address and phone number, then the type and quantity of electronics you are sending. Weigh anything priced by the pound.
Submit secure payment
Pay for your per-pound items and any destruction services through our secure payment form.
Ship your box to us
You receive a unique mail-in ID by email to include with your package. Choose whichever carrier you prefer and cover the shipping.
We process your items
Once the box arrives we confirm by email and recycle your devices through our US-based, responsible processing chain.
Get your certificate
If you added data erasure or destruction, we email your Certificate of Destruction once the work is verified.
Where to Send Your Package
GreenCitizen, Inc.
1831 Old Bayshore Hwy, Suite 2
Burlingame, CA 94010
Write your mail-in ID on the outside of the box so we can match it to your order on arrival.
Start your mail-in orderWhy Send Your Electronics to GreenCitizen
We have been recycling electronics from our Burlingame EcoCenter since 2005, and mail-in shipments are handled to the same standard as everything that comes through our door.
Tracked, From Start to Finish
Major items are logged with a unique serial ID in AGTAMS, our AI-powered GreenCitizen Total Accountability Management System, so nothing disappears into an untraceable waste stream.
Secure Data Destruction
Drives, tapes, phones and tablets can be physically destroyed and certified, so your data does not leave in a working device.
Domestic Recycling Partners
Your electronics are not shipped overseas to be picked apart. Everything is handled through domestic processing partners.
Priced Up Front
Every fee is listed on this page and totalled on the form before you pay. Nothing is invoiced after your box arrives.
Mail-in Recycling FAQ
No. There is no kit to request and no prepaid label. You pack your own box, fill out the mail-in form, pay any fees online, and ship it with the carrier of your choice. Shipping costs are yours, which means you are free to shop for the cheapest rate rather than being locked into one carrier.
No minimum. Send a single laptop or a full box — both are processed the same way.
Computers, laptops, servers, tablets and network equipment are free to recycle. Monitors, TVs, printers, small appliances and most other electronics are $1 per pound. Tapes, discs, film and other obsolete media are $6 per pound. Certified destruction services are priced separately in the table above.
GreenCitizen, Inc., 1831 Old Bayshore Hwy, Suite 2, Burlingame, CA 94010. You will receive a unique mail-in ID by email after payment — include it with your package so we can match the box to your order.
Data destruction is an optional paid service. Certified data destruction is $25 per hard drive, $40 per phone or tablet, and $25 per tape or disc unit. Each includes a Data Destruction Certificate emailed to you.
Yes. Obsolete media is one of the things we are most often asked about, because very few recyclers take it. Tapes, discs, film negatives and 35mm slides are $6 per pound, and certified destruction is available at $25 per unit.
Loose batteries that are not installed in a device, single-use and non-rechargeable batteries, UPS batteries, light bulbs, mercury-containing items, smoke detectors with americium 241, hazardous waste, furniture, large appliances, and LDPE #4 foam.
Usually not. If you are local it is cheaper to drop your electronics off at our Burlingame EcoCenter, and businesses can book a pickup instead. But you can use the mail-in recycling.
Recently shipped 60 lbs of VHS tapes, cassettes and other items that cannot be recycled anywhere in Illinois or surrounding areas. It cost more to ship than to recycle but I trust the process. Had to call a few times and they’re always helpful and reply promptly to emails.
Great experience with mail-in recycling. Quick response on hard drive destruction too. They emailed the certificate right away. Great way to dispose of electronics.
Ready to Clear Out Your Electronics?
Fill out the mail-in form, pay for anything that carries a fee, and send your box. Your old electronics get recycled properly instead of ending up in a landfill.
1831 Old Bayshore Hwy, Suite 2
Burlingame, CA 94010
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM