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E-Waste Disposal in South San Francisco, 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 South San Francisco

1

Curb it

Place your electronics at the curb, driveway, or alley. No wrapping, no disassembly.

2

Book it

Select your item, see the exact price ($99), and pick your day. 60 seconds.

3

Gone

A local insured hauler picks it up same-day in South San Francisco. 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 South San Francisco?

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.

$99

Flat rate · No hidden fees · Price guaranteed

Pickup fee$79
First electronicsIncluded
E-waste recycling fee+$20
Each additional electronics+$19 + $20
Book electronics pickup — $99

✓ Price guaranteed before you book. No surprises, no hidden fees.

Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, LoadUp): $150–$600+

5 ways to get rid of electronics in South San Francisco

Compared by cost, speed, and effort — pick the right option for your situation.

MethodCostSpeedEffortBest for
City e-waste collection eventFreeMonthly to quarterlyDrive to a designated drop-off site during scheduled hours. Events are typically once a month or less. Limited to household quantities.You can wait for the next event and have a way to transport items
Retailer take-back (Best Buy, Staples)Free (small items)Same dayDrop off at the store. Most retailers only accept small electronics — no TVs over 32". Limit of 3 items per household per day at some locations.You have small electronics like laptops, phones, or small monitors
Self-haul to recycling centerFree–$30Same dayFind a certified e-waste recycler. Load items into your car. Some facilities charge a fee for TVs and monitors.You have a car and a nearby certified recycler
Traditional junk removal (1-800-GOT-JUNK, etc.)$150–400+2–3 daysMust be home for estimate. Crew enters your home. Volume-based pricing — you pay for truck space even for small items.You have a large volume of mixed e-waste and other junk
Dropcurb$99Same dayPlace electronics at the curb in a box or as-is. Book online in 60 seconds. $20 e-waste recycling fee included. Data destruction handled by certified partners.You want it gone today without leaving home

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 South San Francisco?

  • 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 South San Francisco pick up electronics?

Junk removal in South San Francisco starts at $79 with Dropcurb, including same-day curbside pickup and upfront pricing before you book. In a city of about 66,000 residents spread across neighborhoods like Westborough, Sunshine Gardens, and Winston Manor, people often need pickup faster than municipal schedules allow. Book online in about 60 seconds, leave items at the curb, and a local hauler handles the heavy lifting.

City program details: South San Francisco Scavenger allows single-family homes two free On-Call Cleanups per year, each limited to 12 bags, or 6 bags plus 1 large item, or 2 large items. One business day advance notice is required, pickup is on regular service day, and construction debris, hazardous waste, and some special-handling items are excluded.

South San Francisco Scavenger gives single-family residents two free On-Call Cleanups per year, but each pickup is capped at 12 bags or just 2 bulky items and needs advance notice tied to your regular service day. The city and county also push strict anti-dumping enforcement, with San Mateo County noting violations can bring fines up to $3,000. In HOA-heavy and high-cost Peninsula housing, move-outs, remodels, and turnover cleanouts often need a same-day option that does not depend on annual city allowances.

Dropcurb picks up electronics same-day in South San Francisco for $99 flat — no wait, no annual limits, no restrictions.

Two free city cleanups per year is helpful, but not enough for many real cleanouts.

South San Francisco residents get municipal support, but annual limits and item caps create gaps during moves, renovations, and landlord turnover. When the city allowance is exhausted, people are left choosing between costly on-site estimate services or risky illegal dumping. Dropcurb gives a legal, faster curbside path with clear pricing.

2/year

Free On-Call Cleanups for single-family homes

12 bags max

Per cleanup allowance before extra fees

Up to $3,000

County illegal dumping fines

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 South San Francisco residents choose Dropcurb for electronics removal

Dropcurb fills the gap between limited municipal cleanups and expensive full-truck estimates by offering curbside pickup from $79 with transparent per-item pricing. You do not need to stay home for an in-person quote, and you do not have to wait weeks for another city slot. Book fast, set items out, and get photo-confirmed completion from a vetted local hauler.

Serving Downtown, Sunshine Gardens, Avalon Park, Winston Manor, Rancho Buri Buri, Westborough, and 4 more neighborhoods in South San Francisco.

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