Drop-off center
Urban Ore Donations
Emeryville, CA
- Hours
- Not posted
- Fee
- Not published
- C&D debris
- Not listed
Appliance disposal in California
7 sites in California are listed for appliances: 1 landfill, 2 transfer stations, 3 drop-off centers and 1 HHW drop-off. The most are in Alameda County (1), Contra Costa County (1) and Lake County (1).
4 post hours; none publish a fee in our records yet. A site is listed when its own record names appliances. Limits and fees differ, so call before you load up.
California rules and programs
Appliance and refrigerant rules
YesCalifornia landfills may not accept major appliances that contain enough metal to salvage, and you may not put them in household trash. Materials that need special handling must be removed before an appliance is crushed or shredded for recycling.
Federal rules also require refrigerant recovery before fridges, freezers and window AC units are disposed of.
Source: California Public Resources Code 42170 (disposal of metallic discards), read October 5, 2026
Secured load law
YesNo vehicle may be driven unless it is built, covered or loaded so none of its load drops, sifts, leaks, blows, spills or otherwise escapes. Only clear water and feathers from live birds are excepted.
Source: Cal. Vehicle Code § 23114 (California Legislative Information), read October 5, 2026
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Every listed site in California, by county
Alameda County (1)
Record lists appliances
Contra Costa County (1)
- Transfer station
El Cerrito Recycling Center
7501 Schmidt Lane, El Cerrito, CA
- Hours
- Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 4 PM; Saturday 9 AM – 4:45 PM
- Fee
- Not published
- C&D debris
- Not listed
- Phone
- (510) 215-4300
Record lists appliances
Lake County (1)
- Transfer station
South Lake Refuse & Recycling
16520 Davis Avenue, Clearlake, CA
- Hours
- Monday – Saturday 7:30 AM – 3 PM; Public holidays closed
- Fee
- Not published
- C&D debris
- Accepted
- Phone
- (707) 994-8613
Record lists appliances
Los Angeles County (1)
- Drop-off center
East Valley Bulky Item Drop-Off Center
11050 Pendleton Street, Sun Valley (In Los Angeles), CA
- Hours
- Not posted
- Fee
- Not published
- C&D debris
- Not listed
- Phone
- (323) 773-2489
Record lists appliances
Monterey County (1)
- HHW drop-off
Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority Household Hazardous Waste Facility
Madison Lane, Salinas, CA
- Hours
- Monday – Friday 7 AM – 4 PM; Saturday 8 AM – 4 PM…
- Fee
- Not published
- C&D debris
- Not listed
Record lists appliances
Santa Clara County (1)
- Drop-off center
Mountain View Recycling Center
935 Terra Bella Avenue, Mountain View, CA
- Hours
- Monday – Friday 8 AM – 4 PM; Saturday 9 AM – 4 PM
- Fee
- Not published
- C&D debris
- Not listed
Record lists appliances
Sonoma County (1)
- Landfill
Sonoma County Central Landfill/Disposal site
500 Meacham Road, Petaluma, CA
- Hours
- Not posted
- Fee
- Not published
- C&D debris
- Not listed
Record lists appliances
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