Electronic waste collection event in Menlo Park set for September 6

On Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 9:00 am to noon, RethinkWaste and Recology San Mateo County are teaming up with the City of Menlo Park to encourage residents to properly recycle old electronics. Residents should place their electronic waste in their trunks and remove other personal items. This drive-through event allows residents to remain in their vehicles as the vendor picks up the electronic waste from the trunks.

The event takes place at the City Corporation Yard, 333 Burgess Drive.

Accepted items include TVs, computers, printers, monitors, cables/cords, cell phones, MP3 players, DVD players, laptops and more (working or not).

Items that will not be accepted include household appliances like fans, floor heaters, smoke detectors, vacuum cleaners, cooktops, dishwashers, microwaves, ovens, stoves, refrigerators, freezers or household hazardous waste.

This is a first come, first serve event. Appointments are not required. Proof of residency may be required. The event will only be available until the end time, until the trucks are full, or while supplies last.

Vendors will unload the electronic waste from residents’ vehicles. Please follow these guidelines for smoother drop-off service:  Residents will open their trunks before driving up to the vendors and remain in their vehicles. The vendor will pick up the electronic waste from the trunks.

For more information about how to properly dispose of other items, visit Recology’s sorting guide.

Photo courtesy City of Menlo Park