Electronics & Small Devices
Best Buy accepts most small electronics for free, no purchase required, up to 3 qualifying items per household per day. Many municipal household hazardous waste centers also accept e-waste.
Curbside recycling?
No
Small electronics generally do not belong in curbside recycling, most curbside programs are not equipped to process them.
Safety note
Some small electronics contain batteries, remove and recycle separately if the battery is removable.
How to prepare it
- Remove batteries if easily removable
- Wipe or reset any device that stored personal data
Common fees
Free at Best Buy for eligible items
Quantity limits
Best Buy: up to 3 qualifying small-electronics items per household per day
Residency restrictions
Contact the facility to confirm.
Appointment required?
Contact the facility to confirm.
Verified nearby locations
West LA S.A.F.E. Center at UCLA
550 Charles E. Young Drive, Los Angeles, CA
- Fee:
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Hours:
- Fridays, Saturdays, and the first Sunday of each month, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Appointment:
- Not required
East Valley: Randall Street S.A.F.E. Center
11025 Randall Street, Los Angeles, CA
- Fee:
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Hours:
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Appointment:
- Not required
Playa del Rey: Hyperion S.A.F.E. Center
7660 W. Imperial Highway, Gate B, Los Angeles, CA
- Fee:
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Hours:
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Appointment:
- Not required
Gaffey Street S.A.F.E. Center
1400 N. Gaffey St., Los Angeles, CA
- Fee:
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Hours:
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Appointment:
- Not required
Nicole Bernson S.A.F.E. Center
10241 N. Balboa Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
- Fee:
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Hours:
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Appointment:
- Not required
Los Angeles-Glendale S.A.F.E. Center
4600 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
- Fee:
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Hours:
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Appointment:
- Not required
Environmental Service Center, South
11500 S. Post Oak Rd., Houston, TX
- Hours:
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Appointment:
- Not required
Environmental Service Center, North
5614 Neches St., Houston, TX
- Hours:
- Second Thursday of each month, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Appointment:
- Not required
Related items
Programs, hours, fees, eligibility, and accepted materials can change. Confirm details with the facility before traveling.
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