Computer Recycling in Foster City
Foster City businesses and residents—are you ready to recycle old electronics? Recycle your computers, laptops, and electronics responsibly. If it plugs in or runs on a battery, we take it. Drop it off or schedule a pickup today and make tech disposal easy, safe, and eco-friendly.
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.
Recycling Smarter, Living Greener: Foster City’s Climate Commitment in Action
Foster City is more than just a thriving Silicon Valley suburb—it’s a community that takes sustainability seriously. Known for its scenic waterfronts and eco-conscious residents, Foster City has become a model for responsible living in the Bay Area. With a population of just over 33,000 and a thriving commercial presence—especially in tech and biotech—the city is taking bold steps to address today’s environmental challenges.
Electronics recycling is a key part of that effort. Businesses and residents alike are embracing responsible e-waste disposal, participating in city-sponsored drop-off events and partnering with certified recyclers. Whether it’s old laptops, desktop computers, or anything with a plug or battery, Foster City is making it easier than ever to keep e-waste out of landfills.
Since adopting its Climate Action Plan (CAP) in 2016, the city has taken a leadership role in fighting climate change. As part of San Mateo County, Foster City faces rising sea levels, flooding, wildfires, and air pollution—all of which impact local health and quality of life. The CAP offers local solutions with global impact, outlining practical actions for energy savings, water conservation, and clean transportation.
In 2023, the city expanded community outreach to learn how residents are already reducing emissions—and what’s holding them back. The updated CAP sets ambitious goals: a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, and 88% by 2045, based on 2005 levels.
Businesses are stepping up as well. With the implementation of California’s Electronic Waste Recycling Act, many companies are now committed to responsibly recycling devices like computers and monitors. Corporate sustainability programs are gaining momentum, playing a key role in promoting a wider culture of environmental responsibility.
Foster City isn’t just responding to climate threats—it’s setting the standard for how cities can lead. Through collective action, smart policies, and strong community involvement, it continues to shape a more sustainable, tech-responsible future.
Meet GreenCitizen: Foster City’s Local Partner in Computer and Electronics Recycling
Foster City isn’t just known for its scenic lagoons and family-friendly neighborhoods — it’s a city that understands the future depends on how we handle today’s technology. Here, sustainability isn’t a buzzword; it’s a community standard. And for residents and businesses, recycling electronics is part of everyday responsibility.
GreenCitizen proudly offers certified, ethical computer recycling in Foster City to those who value protecting both their data and the environment. In the past two decades, we’ve helped 70,000+ Bay Area businesses and more than 400,000 residents recycle responsibly—diverting over 32 million pounds of e-waste from landfills. From laptops and desktops to anything with a plug or battery, all items are processed locally—never exported, never dumped.
Serving the Peninsula since 2005, we’ve made electronics recycling more accessible than ever. Over the years, we’ve proudly served Foster City from earlier locations— at 801 Mahler Road and at 1576 Rollins Road in Burlingame.
Today, Foster City residents and businesses are just minutes from our Burlingame EcoCenter, located at 1831 Old Bayshore Hwy, Suite 2, Burlingame, CA 94010—a centralized hub committed to responsible e-waste processing for the entire Bay Area.
Businesses can schedule electronics pickups backed by our proprietary GreenCitizen Total Accountability Management System (GTAMS), ensuring certified data destruction, full compliance with California e-waste laws, and transparent reporting every step of the way. For residents, we offer quick, no-appointment drop-offs. Best of all—recycling laptops and desktops is completely free.
GreenCitizen is proud to support Foster City’s eco-forward community as it builds a cleaner, tech-responsible future—one recycled 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)
For Foster City’s Most Responsible Businesses—GreenCitizen Delivers Ethical, Transparent Recycling
Foster City is built on purpose—by design and by values. Nestled between Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay, it’s a city where clean energy meets clean data, and where smart growth includes smart recycling. With a deep-rooted climate strategy and a business community that values both innovation and accountability, Foster City is laying the groundwork for a more sustainable tech future.
GreenCitizen supports this momentum by offering certified computer recycling in Foster City—designed for organizations and individuals who take environmental impact and data security seriously. Whether you’re refreshing IT equipment at a biotech office or responsibly retiring old home devices, our process ensures everything is recycled locally, legally, and with full transparency.
Total Oversight from Pickup to Processing
Our GreenCitizen Total Accountability Management System (GTAMS) brings peace of mind to every recycling job. You’ll get full chain-of-custody tracking—from pickup to processing—so you always know where your equipment went, how it was handled, and that it will never be exported or dumped in a landfill.
Secure Data Destruction You Can Trust
In a community that values security, compliance, and ethical tech practices, GreenCitizen delivers NIST- and DoD-compliant data destruction through both secure digital erasure and physical shredding. You’ll receive certificates of destruction for every device—meeting internal audit requirements and strict governance standards.
Fast, Hassle-free Pickups for Foster City Businesses
Foster City’s businesses move fast, and we make recycling just as seamless. We provide free electronics pickups for eligible items like laptops and desktops—helping you remain compliant with California and federal e-waste laws, with zero delays and no unnecessary paperwork.
100% Domestic Processing with Full Certifications
All recycled electronics are processed within the U.S. at R2 and e-Stewards certified facilities. This not only supports American jobs but eliminates the risks of overseas dumping—keeping your business aligned with ESG values and demonstrating your commitment to circular resource management.
Strengthening Foster City’s Circular Tech Movement
With a strong focus on sustainable infrastructure, environmental responsibility, and clean technology, Foster City is steadily building a circular economy. GreenCitizen makes it easy for local businesses and residents to align with that vision—offering the tools to reduce waste, meet compliance goals, and show measurable ESG progress through certified computer recycling.
Ready to enhance your sustainability strategy? Choose GreenCitizen for responsible, trackable computer recycling in Foster City.
Your team is excellent! Prompt, polite, quick and delightful to meet. Thank you. I look forward to seeing you all again.
Yes, the pickup went well. The guys were very nice and I’m very glad to have gotten rid of all that stuff. Thanks!
With confusion by our bldg. regarding where they could park the truck, they dealt with our crazy freight elevator maze, they were professional, courteous, and exceptionally efficient. You and your team are incredible.
Foster City Residents — Drop Off Your Electronics for Safe, Easy Recycling
Living in Foster City means being part of a community that takes action—whether it’s cutting emissions, preparing for climate change, or reducing household waste. And when it comes to old electronics, the smartest move is clear: don’t toss them, recycle them.
GreenCitizen makes drop-off recycling simple, secure, and completely local. Whether you’re clearing out old laptops, desktops, or any device with a plug or battery, our process ensures your items are recycled responsibly—no appointments, no data worries, and no contribution to landfill waste.
Getting Here from Foster City
Getting to our Burlingame EcoCenter is quick and straightforward. From Foster City, take Hillsdale Boulevard or Foster City Boulevard to merge onto US-101 North. Continue on the highway and take the Millbrae Avenue exit, following signs for Old Bayshore Highway. Turn right on Old Bayshore, then make another right on Cowan Road. Just after the turn, take a quick left into the first driveway—you’ll find us at 1831 Old Bayshore Hwy, Suite 2, Burlingame, CA 94010, across from New England Lobster Market & Eatery.
Data Protection You Can Trust
We use NIST- and DoD-compliant data destruction methods on all electronics—whether it’s secure digital wiping or physical hard drive shredding. Every recycled device comes with a certificate of destruction, so your data is fully protected.
Ethically Recycled, Locally Processed
All electronics are handled at R2 and e-Stewards certified facilities within the U.S., ensuring ethical, domestic recycling that supports local green jobs and avoids overseas dumping or toxic disposal.
Thousands of Bay Area residents already recycle with GreenCitizen. If you’re in Foster City, now’s the perfect time to join them—drop off your old tech on your own schedule and help build a cleaner, smarter future.
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
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.
Every time I drop of recyclables, the staff at the Green Citizen are helpful, kind, and efficient. So easy. Really positive experiences every time I’ve gone over the last 8 years. I really appreciate the good work this Burlingame recycler does.
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.