Microwaves disposal in California
What California says to do with microwaves, read off CalRecycle's own page on 2026-08-19.
California bans electronic devices from the trash and CalRecycle lists microwave ovens among them — take yours to an e-waste or household hazardous waste drop-off. Read from CalRecycle · checked 2026-08-19
Do not throw electronic devices in the trash — electronic devices often have hazardous waste, and CalRecycle lists microwave ovens among them (CalRecycle).
Do not throw electronic devices in the trash — electronic devices often have hazardous waste (CalRecycle).
Where to take it
Sites are listed in the CalRecycle drop-off site finder.
Counties differ — verify with your local program.
All 50 states: Can you throw away a microwave? — the federal baseline, what happens to it, and every state's rule with the page it was read from.