E-Waste Disposal in San Mateo, California
Starting at $79. Additional items from $19.
You cannot throw TVs, monitors, computers, or other electronics in the regular trash in most cities — they contain lead, mercury, and other hazardous materials that require certified recycling. Your options for TV removal and e-waste disposal: city e-waste drop-off events (free but infrequent), retailer take-back programs (free for small items), self-haul to a recycling center (free–$30), curbside pickup through Dropcurb ($99, same day), or traditional junk removal ($150–400+).
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How electronics removal works in San Mateo
Curb it
Place your electronics at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.
Book it
Select your item, see the exact price ($99), and pick your day. 60 seconds.
Gone
A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in San Mateo. You get a text when it's done.
No strangers in your home. No scheduling a 4-hour window. No being home.
How much does electronics removal cost in San Mateo?
E-waste disposal costs $99 through Dropcurb — that's the $79 pickup fee plus a $20 e-waste recycling fee. Each additional electronic item is +$39 ($19 add-on + $20 recycling). A TV of any size costs $99. Computer monitors cost $99. City recycling events are free but infrequent. Retailer take-back is free for small items but most won't accept large TVs. Traditional junk removal charges $150–$400+ for electronics pickup.
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Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, LoadUp): $150–$600+
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How to prepare your electronics for pickup
- ✓ Place electronics in a box or on the curb. Remove batteries from laptops if possible. No need to wipe data — our recycling partners handle data destruction.
- ✓ Place at curb, driveway, or alley
- ✓ No need to be home
When do you need electronics removal in San Mateo?
- • Upgrading to a new TV and need the old one gone
- • Office cleanout with old monitors and computers
- • Broken electronics cluttering up the garage
- • Estate cleanout with mixed electronics
Does San Mateo pick up electronics?
Junk removal in San Mateo, CA starts at $79 with Dropcurb, including same-day curbside pickup in most neighborhoods. With a population of about 103,105 and dense neighborhoods from Downtown San Mateo to Shoreview, residents often need faster options than municipal scheduling windows. Book online in about 60 seconds, set items at the curb, and get photo-confirmed pickup without waiting at home.
City program details: Recology San Mateo County provides 2 free curbside bulky item pickups per calendar year for residential customers. Service is scheduled on your regular collection day and must be arranged in advance by calling (650) 595-3900. Typical limits include 2 cubic yards plus one large item up to 200 pounds; hazardous waste, construction debris, and concrete are not accepted.
San Mateo residents are served by Recology San Mateo County and get two free bulky pickups per year, but scheduling is tied to your regular service day and item limits apply. City guidance for the twice-yearly clean-up highlights caps around 2 cubic yards plus one large item, with exclusions for hazardous waste, concrete, and many renovation materials. In a high-value market where median household income is roughly $153,504 and move/renovation cycles are frequent, those limits create a same-day service gap.
Dropcurb picks up electronics same-day in San Mateo for $99 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.
Two free city pickups per year works for planned cleanups, not urgent clutter.
San Mateo's municipal program is valuable but intentionally capped: two bulky appointments yearly, regular-day scheduling, and strict material restrictions. When a lease turnover, remodel, or appliance failure happens outside that window, residents face either high full-service quotes or self-haul trips. Same-day curbside pricing fills that operational gap.
2/year
Free Recology bulky pickups
$153,504
Median household income
103,105
San Mateo population
What happens to your electronics after pickup
Electronics are recycled at R2- or e-Stewards-certified e-waste facilities. Devices are disassembled and sorted: circuit boards are processed for gold, silver, copper, and palladium recovery. Screens are separated for glass and lead processing. Plastics are shredded and recycled. Hard drives, SSDs, and other storage media are physically destroyed (shredded or degaussed) to ensure complete data destruction — no data leaves the facility intact. The $20 e-waste recycling fee covers the cost of certified handling and hazardous material processing.
Why San Mateo residents choose Dropcurb for electronics removal
Dropcurb fills the gap between municipal limits and expensive full-service truck crews by starting at a flat $79 for fast curbside pickups. Instead of waiting for your next Recology window or paying $150+ minimums from national chains, San Mateo customers can book instantly and clear clutter the same day. It is the speed of on-demand service with transparent pricing upfront.
Serving Downtown San Mateo, Baywood-Aragon, Shoreview, Hillsdale, Laurelwood, North Central, and 2 more neighborhoods in San Mateo.
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