Computer Recycling in San Bruno

Very close. From most parts of San Bruno, the EcoCenter is about a 10-minute drive south, depending on traffic. Take US-101 South, exit at Millbrae Avenue, head toward Old Bayshore Highway, turn right onto Old Bayshore, then right onto Cowan Road. We’re located behind the building at 1831 Old Bayshore Hwy, Suite 2, across from New England Lobster Market & Eatery.

No. Drop-offs are walk-in during our regular hours: Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, excluding major holidays. Most drop-offs take only a few minutes, especially if your items are already sorted and easy to unload.

Yes. There is no minimum quantity for drop-off recycling. If you have an old laptop, desktop, monitor, phone, tablet, or a small box of electronics at home, you can bring them directly to our Burlingame EcoCenter. It’s a short drive from San Bruno and does not require scheduling ahead.

Laptops, desktop computers, servers, monitors, TVs, tablets, smartphones, and networking equipment are free to drop off. Some items, such as printers, keyboards, cables, speakers, and small appliances, may have a recycling fee. Older media formats such as CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes, floppy disks, and cassettes are typically priced separately because they require a different handling process.

Yes. San Bruno businesses can schedule electronics recycling pickup for computers, laptops, monitors, servers, networking equipment, and mixed office electronics. This is a practical option for companies clearing out old IT equipment, upgrading office devices, or preparing for an office move.

Business pickup is free when your inventory includes at least 5 qualifying items. Qualifying items include laptops, desktops, servers, enterprise networking equipment such as switches and routers, and LCD/LED monitors. If your pickup includes mostly non-qualifying items, such as printers, cables, or accessories, pickup may still be available with a logistics fee.

Yes. We serve businesses across San Bruno, including offices near Cherry Avenue, Bayhill Drive, El Camino Real, US-101, and the SFO-area commercial corridor. When you submit your pickup request, include your item count, device types, and building access details so we can plan the pickup properly.

Please stage items at ground level, at a loading dock, or in an elevator-accessible area. Group similar equipment together if possible, and provide an estimated count of laptops, desktops, monitors, servers, networking equipment, and any other electronics. This helps us send the right vehicle and confirm whether the pickup qualifies as free.

Yes. GreenCitizen offers secure data destruction for hard drives and other data-bearing devices. Businesses can request software-based data erasure or physical hard drive destruction, with documentation available for internal records, compliance, or audit needs.

Yes. For business pickups, GreenCitizen can provide item-level tracking and documentation through GTAMS, our GreenCitizen Total Accountability Management System. This gives your organization a clearer paper trail for electronics recycling, data destruction, sustainability reporting, and internal compliance.

Yes. Before recycling a MacBook, iMac, iPad, or other Apple device, please sign out of your Apple ID, turn off Find My, and remove Activation Lock. For business-owned Apple devices, also remove EFI, MDM, DEP, ABM, or Remote Management locks before drop-off or pickup whenever possible.

We do not accept loose batteries, light bulbs, hazardous waste, smoke detectors, items containing liquid mercury, or large appliances such as stoves, washers, and dryers. Batteries must be installed inside a device. If you are unsure about an item, contact us before bringing it in or adding it to a pickup request.