Computer Recycling in Newark
Got old computers, laptops, or electronics piling up in Newark? GreenCitizen recycles all of it — securely, locally, and free for most items. Residents drop off at our Burlingame EcoCenter. Businesses get free pickup.
75,019
Business Customers
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414,161
Individual Customers
Served
No appointment is needed for drop-off recycling. Just come to our Burlingame EcoCenter to recycle your computers and electronics.
Where To Find Us: GreenCitizen EcoCenter
GreenCitizen, Inc.
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1831 Old Bayshore Hwy, Suite 2
Burlingame, CA 94010 - +1 (650) 493-8700, ext. 103
- info@greencitizen.com
Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Closed on major holidaysClosed on: New Year, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, Christmas and the day after.
Get DirectionsNewark's E-Waste Rules Go Back Further Than You'd Think
Newark sits at the foot of the Dumbarton Bridge, part of the Tri-City area with Fremont and Union City. About 47,500 people live here.
The city’s economy has been tied to the Bay since the 1860s, when the Plummer Brothers opened one of the area’s first salt works along the Newark shoreline. Those operations eventually became Leslie Salt, then Cargill — which still refines salt from Bay ponds near Newark today.
That history shows up in how the city handles waste now. Newark’s Green Newark program runs local recycling and composting guidance, and its Climate Action Newark plan sets targets for cutting emissions from transportation, buildings, and solid waste.
Electronics fall right into that. California’s E-Waste Recycling Act keeps computers, monitors, and TVs out of the regular trash — they have to go through a certified recycler. Alameda County’s StopWaste agency backs this up locally: their RE:Source directory, the county’s own recycling guide, lists GreenCitizen as a free drop-off option for Newark residents.
Newark’s newer industries — manufacturing, biotech, food production, logistics — sit right next to that older salt-industry history. Recycling electronics properly fits both eras of the city.
GreenCitizen: Computer Recycling for Newark Residents and Businesses
Our Burlingame EcoCenter is about 23 miles from Newark — roughly a 30-minute drive across the Dumbarton Bridge and up US-101.
GreenCitizen has recycled Bay Area electronics since 2005, when James Kao founded the company on Earth Day. We’ve worked with 75,019 businesses and 414,161 individuals, recycling 34,006,783 pounds of electronics.
Every major item gets tracked through AGTAMS, our internal accountability system, from pickup through final processing. We only work with US-based partners certified to R2 or e-Stewards. For devices carrying sensitive data, our destruction methods follow DoD and NIST guidelines.
Full chain of custody
Every major item gets a unique AGTAMS asset ID the moment it comes through our doors, so we can show exactly where it went — from pickup to final processing.
R2 & e-Stewards only
We vet every downstream partner against R2 and e-Stewards standards before working with them. Everything stays in the U.S. — nothing gets exported.
Data destroyed, not just deleted
Hard drives get wiped or physically destroyed following DoD 5220.22-M and NIST SP 800-88 methods. Ask for a Certificate of Destruction if you need one on file.
No surprise fees
Laptops and desktops recycle free for qualifying condition. Anything with a cost gets confirmed with you before we process it — never after.
Acceptable & Non-Acceptable Items at GreenCitizen
If it plugs into a wall or runs on a rechargeable battery, there’s a good chance we take it.
- Laptops
- Desktops
- Servers
- Monitors / TVs
- Networking equipment
- Tablets / smartphones
- Computer components (hard drives, circuit boards, keyboards)
- Office electronics (printers, fax machines, shredders)
- Kitchen appliances (toasters, blenders, microwaves)
- Stereo equipment (DVD players, VCRs, receivers)
- Styrofoam (#6 EPS only)
- Console video games
- CDs / DVDs
- Cables / cords
- Toner / ink cartridges
- UPS batteries (SLA only)
- Bottles / cans
- Furniture
- Polyurethane
- Large appliances (stoves, washers, dryers)
- Non-rechargeable batteries (alkaline, carbon zinc)
- Light bulbs (incandescent and fluorescent)
- Items containing liquid mercury (thermometers, thermostats)
- Smoke detectors
- Styrofoam #4 (LDPE / PELD)
- Hazardous waste (paint, motor oil, sharps, biohazard)
- Loose batteries not installed in electronics
Business Electronics Pickup for Newark Companies
Newark’s business mix — manufacturing, biotech, food production, logistics — means old IT equipment piles up fast. GreenCitizen picks it up, tracks it, and recycles it the right way.
Free Pickup, No Hassle
Pickup is free once your load includes 5 or more qualifying items: laptops, desktops, servers, networking gear, and monitors.
What We Handle
- Office IT refreshes and cleanouts
- Server room decommissioning
- End-of-lease equipment returns
- Warehouse and networking gear turnover
- Recurring pickup for businesses with ongoing equipment cycles
Requests go in online. We’ll work out logistics based on what you’re clearing out.
Data Destruction That Holds Up
We offer software wiping and physical hard drive destruction, following DoD 5220.22-M and NIST SP 800-88 standards. Need documentation for compliance or reporting? Ask for a Certificate of Destruction.
Where It Actually Goes
Every device goes to a US-based partner certified to R2 or e-Stewards. Nothing gets exported. Nothing ends up in a landfill.
Business Pickup Recycling Customers Reviews
Pick up was perfect; thanks! Different team than the other two pickups, but same excellent results!!!! And yes, I hop on those two pages [google/yelp]
Our pickup went great yesterday. We always appreciate your services! The pickup was professional and helpful! Thank you!
Everything went great! Your workers were very patient and polite. I look forward to using your service in the future.
Electronics Drop-Off for Newark Residents
Newark households go through electronics fast — old laptops, a dead TV, a drawer full of phones and chargers, a microwave that stopped working two years ago. Bring it all to our Burlingame EcoCenter.
Recycling a computer or TV? Fill out a drop-off form — online ahead of time, or in person when you arrive.
Getting Here From Newark
Take CA-84 West across the Dumbarton Bridge, then US-101 North. Exit at Millbrae Avenue, follow signs toward Old Bayshore Highway, turn onto it, then turn at Cowan Road into the first driveway. We’re behind 1831 Old Bayshore Hwy, across from New England Lobster Market.
Tip: Type “GreenCitizen, Inc.” into Google Maps — bridge traffic shifts the fastest route around.
How Drop-Off Works
- Pull into the loading zone
- Our team unloads and sorts your items
- We confirm any fees before processing
- Most drop-offs take under 10 minutes
How Much Does Drop-off Electronics Cost
Free to Recycle
Peripherals & appliances
- Appliances
- DVD/CD Players & VCRs
- Fans
- Printers & Fax Machines
- Scanners
- Heaters
- Keyboards
- Speakers
- Cables
- Misc. Electronics
Tapes, discs & film
- CDs
- Cassette Tapes
- Vinyl Recycling
- DVDs
- Floppy Disks
- VHS Tapes
- 35 mm Slides
- DLT/LTO
- Film Negatives
Other items & services
- Data erasure $5/drive
- Physical drive destruction $20/drive
- Tape destruction $20/unit
- Phone & tablet destruction $35/device
- #6 Styrofoam (EPS only) $5/30-gal bag
- Refrigerator, full size $130
- Refrigerator, mini $65
Drop-off Recycling Customer Reviews
Recycling electronics is no longer burdensome thanks to this place! They are extremely convenient and the person who helped me out at the front was very kind and courteous. I pulled up and dropped off a bunch of computers I had lying around and they are able to destroy the hard drive for me and recycle my computer. They also took a bunch of smaller electronics from me. Extremely glad I found them!!!
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!
I’ve been to GreenCitizen a few times now to drop off old electronics and cables. They’ve been wonderful every time. You simply pull up in your car, someone will come out to help process your drop off. Every time has been less than 10 minutes and very pleasant customer service. Safe, quick, efficient, no hassle. Wonderful.
FAQ: Computer Recycling in Newark
About 23 miles — a 30-minute drive across the Dumbarton Bridge and up US-101.
Yes, free once you've got 5 or more qualifying items. This is business-only — we don't offer residential pickup.
Yes. Bring it to our Burlingame EcoCenter during business hours. Laptops and desktops are free to recycle for qualifying items.
1831 Old Bayshore Hwy, Suite 2, Burlingame, CA 94010 — about 30 minutes from Newark via the Dumbarton Bridge and US-101.
No. Just bring your items in during business hours. You'll need a drop-off form for computers or TVs — fill it out online first or when you arrive.
Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 6 PM. Closed weekends and major holidays.
No. California's E-Waste Recycling Act requires computers, monitors, and TVs to go through a certified recycler, not curbside trash. Alameda County's StopWaste program lists GreenCitizen as a free option for this.
If you're clearing out 5 or more qualifying items — manufacturing, biotech, food production, logistics, or any other industry — yes.
$5 per drive for software wiping, $20 per drive for physical destruction. Add $5 for a Certificate of Destruction.
No. We're an independent recycling company. Alameda County's StopWaste directory lists us as a resource, but we're not a city or county program.