Computer Recycling In Brisbane
Secure computer and electronics recycling for Brisbane businesses with convenient business pickup and nearby drop-off support from our Burlingame EcoCenter. GreenCitizen helps organizations responsibly recycle retired laptops, desktops, monitors, servers, phones, and other IT equipment with secure data handling, accountable processing, and trusted local service since 2005.
We are open from Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 6 PM.
(Closed on Major Holidays)
73,814
Business Customers
Served
413,491
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.
Brisbane’s Sustainability Mindset on Responsible Electronics Recycling
ℹ️ Since 2005, GreenCitizen’s work in the San Francisco zone has resulted in 19,889,823 pounds of electronics recycled and 49,186 customers served. In Brisbane city alone, GreenCitizen has recycled 284,986 pounds and served 183 customers, reflecting years of responsible electronics recycling service in this part of the Bay Area.
Brisbane is a small San Mateo County city on the lower slopes of San Bruno Mountain, with a population estimate of 4,667. Even though the city is small, Brisbane has shown an outsized commitment to environmental planning, building efficiency, and climate resilience.
That commitment is reflected in the city’s long-running climate work. Brisbane adopted a Climate Action Plan in 2015 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, then followed with additional local implementation measures over the years.
This broader sustainability focus makes responsible computer and electronics recycling especially relevant for Brisbane businesses and residents. Retired laptops, desktops, monitors, phones, and other electronics contain reusable materials, but they may also include components that should be handled through proper recycling channels rather than sent to landfills.
This matters not only from an environmental standpoint, but also from a California compliance standpoint. CalRecycle explains that California’s Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 established a system for the collection and recycling of certain electronic wastes, and the state’s Covered Electronic Waste program is designed to give Californians convenient opportunities to manage unwanted electronics properly.
For Brisbane organizations clearing out old office equipment, replacing aging computers, or managing IT refreshes, responsible recycling supports the same broader waste-reduction and environmental goals reflected in the city’s sustainability efforts.
Computer Recycling For Brisbane Residents And Businesses
Brisbane businesses and residents do not need to look far for a practical electronics recycling option. GreenCitizen’s Burlingame EcoCenter is roughly 9 miles from Brisbane, giving local customers a nearby recycling destination, while qualifying organizations in the area can also request business pickup service.
GreenCitizen has been serving Bay Area customers since 2005 and currently reports 73,814 business customers served, 413,491 individual customers served, and 33,723,705 pounds of electronics recycled overall. That larger track record matters for Brisbane customers who want a recycler with deep regional experience rather than a one-off local listing.
GreenCitizen also has a long-standing presence in the broader North Peninsula and San Francisco corridor. Over the years, we have operated from various nearby Bay Area locations, including 590 Howard Street, 591 Howard Street, 1541 Sloat Ave, and 1880 Mission Street in San Francisco, and today continue serving local communities from the Burlingame EcoCenter.
What makes GreenCitizen different from a typical electronics recycler is not just convenience. The company emphasizes item accountability through its proprietary GreenCitizen Total Accountability Management System (GTAMS), uses downstream recycling partners aligned with responsible domestic processing, and offers data destruction services built around DoD and NIST 800-88 standards. GreenCitizen also states that qualified laptops and desktops can be recycled free of charge.
For Brisbane customers, that means the service is local, established, and structured for both convenience and compliance.
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.)
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)
UPS Batteries
Business Electronics Pickup Service For Brisbane Organizations
Brisbane businesses, offices, labs, property managers, schools, and commercial facilities can use our business electronics pickup service to recycle retired IT equipment, office electronics, and other qualified e-waste responsibly.
Easy Pickup For Qualified Business Loads
If your Brisbane organization has at least 5 qualifying items combined, GreenCitizen waives pickup fees for eligible inventories.
Qualifying items include laptops, desktops, servers, enterprise networking equipment such as switches and routers, phones or tablets 4 inches or larger, and LCD or LED monitors.
Built For Office Cleanouts, IT Refreshes, And Equipment Turnover
Our business pickup service supports common commercial recycling needs such as:
- Office IT refreshes
- Employee offboarding
- Storage-room cleanouts
- Facility relocations
- Server room or data center downsizing
- Ongoing electronics recycling for business operations
This gives Brisbane organizations a reliable local recycling option built for recurring business needs, not just one-time hauling.
Data Security And Documentation
For businesses handling sensitive information, GreenCitizen offers software-based data sanitization, physical hard drive destruction, and additional documentation options.
Our data handling follows the same methods referenced in DoD and NIST 800-88 guidelines, giving Brisbane organizations a more secure path for retiring equipment responsibly.
Responsible Downstream Recycling
We do more than collect electronics. To help reduce the risk of global e-waste dumping, we work with US-based recycling partners that maintain recognized certifications such as R2 or e-Stewards.
This supports accountable domestic processing, helps keep electronics dismantling within the United States, and gives Brisbane businesses greater confidence in where their retired equipment ultimately goes.
Accountability Beyond Basic Hauling
Our business pickup service is built around accountability from pickup through final recycling. We use our proprietary GreenCitizen Total Accountability Management System (GTAMS) tool for item tracking, maintain transparent handling workflows, and offer structured service options that can support chain-of-custody expectations, internal asset records, ESG initiatives, and audit-related needs.
For Brisbane companies, that means a service model built for both operational convenience and compliance-minded recycling.
If your Brisbane business is ready to clear out old computers, monitors, servers, or office electronics, we can help simplify the process from pickup to responsible final recycling.
Everything went great yesterday. Your guys were super professional and took care of everything for us. I’m sure that we will have more for you in the near future.
I have nothing but praise for their whole operation. From the easy to use website to even great, friendly pickup staff.
Your crew provides such a high level of service. It all went very smoothly!
Electronics Drop-Off Service For Brisbane Residents And Businesses
Brisbane residents and small businesses can use our Burlingame EcoCenter as a nearby drop-off point for accepted electronics. No appointment is needed during business hours, and our drive-thru drop-off setup makes the process easier for customers coming from Brisbane and nearby areas.
Please note that you will need to complete a drop-off form when bringing electronics to our EcoCenter. You can fill it out before you arrive or complete it during drop-off at our center.
A Nearby Drop-Off Option From Brisbane
Our Burlingame EcoCenter is about 9 miles from Brisbane, making it a practical local option for same-day electronics drop-off. For residents, home offices, and smaller organizations, that means a nearby recycling destination without a long drive across the Bay Area.
How to Get There from Brisbane
From Brisbane, take US-101 South toward Burlingame, then take the Millbrae exit and continue toward Old Bayshore Highway. Turn onto Old Bayshore Highway, then turn at Cowan Road and enter the first driveway on the left. We are located behind the building with the 1831 Old Bayshore Hwy address, across from New England Lobster Market and Eatery.
Pro Tip: Enter “GreenCitizen, Inc.” into your GPS or Google Maps for the easiest route directly to our Burlingame EcoCenter.
Simple Intake, Clear Fees, And Fast Turnaround
At drop-off, we separate items into free-to-recycle categories and fee-based categories. If any recycling fees apply, we confirm them before processing begins so customers know what to expect at intake.
Convenient Drop-Off Experience
Our drop-off service is designed to keep the process straightforward for Brisbane customers:
- No appointment needed during regular business hours
- Drive-thru access for easier unloading
- Service available to customers across the Bay Area
- Secure data handling options for devices with storage media
If you live or work in Brisbane and need a nearby place to recycle old electronics responsibly, our Burlingame EcoCenter offers a straightforward local drop-off option.
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
- 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
It’s great to have such a well-run organization in our community to help us with all of our old electronics, especially laptops, which have sensitive information.
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.
The staff at Green Citizen were incredibly informative, helpful and courteous.The process of dropping off computers and hard drives for destruction was so quick and simple. They have an efficient set up. I highly recommend them and I will definitely be going back to them when I have additional items to recycle. It’s an impressive organization.
FAQ
Yes. We serve Brisbane through our Burlingame EcoCenter for drop-off recycling, and we also offer business electronics pickup within our local Bay Area service radius.
Yes. Brisbane residents can bring accepted electronics to our Burlingame EcoCenter during business hours. No appointment is required for standard drop-off.
No. We do not offer residential electronics pickup in Brisbane. Residents can use our Burlingame EcoCenter drop-off service instead.
Our Burlingame EcoCenter is about 9 miles from Brisbane by car, making it a practical nearby option for electronics drop-off.
We are located at 1831 Old Bayshore Hwy Suite 2, Burlingame, CA 94010.
Our drop-off hours are Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. We are closed on weekends and major holidays.
Yes. Many Brisbane businesses can use our pickup service if they are within our service area and meet the pickup requirements. We waive pickup fees when the inventory includes at least 5 qualifying items combined.
Our business electronics pickup service is commonly used by offices, startups, schools, labs, property managers, warehouses, and other organizations retiring computers, monitors, networking equipment, phones, and related electronics.
Yes. We offer data sanitization and physical hard drive destruction options for devices that may contain sensitive information. Our data handling follows the same methods referenced in DoD and NIST 800-88 guidelines.