Curbside bin or Lamb Canyon
- Covered device goes in the CR&R cart or the landfill load
- Classified as hazardous waste under DTSC rules
- Lead, mercury and lithium enter the general waste stream
- $1,000–$50,000 per violation, enforced by DTSC
Electronics Removal in Hemet, CA — In-Home E-Waste Pickup & Certified Disposal
TVs, computers, printers and game consoles carried out from wherever they sit and routed to CalRecycle-certified processors. Call or text a photo for a free quote — same-day available when you call before noon. No deposit.
CertifiedCalRecycle-approved processors
Same-dayWhen you call before noon
No depositPrice agreed before we start
Quick Answers
Quick Answers
Fast answers to the questions we hear most before a Hemet electronics or e-waste pickup.
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Can you throw electronics in the trash in California?
No — it is illegal. Under California's Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 and the Universal Waste Rule, covered electronic devices cannot go in your CR&R bin or at Lamb Canyon Landfill. Fines run $1,000 to $50,000 per violation. TVs, monitors, laptops, phones — all of it has to go through a certified processor.
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What does electronics removal cost in Hemet?
A small pile — a dead laptop, a printer, a box of cables — runs roughly $85 to $150. A single CRT tube TV runs $100 to $175. We price by truck volume, not by item and not by weight, so a pile that looks big often costs less than people expect.
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Do you carry electronics out from inside the house?
Yes. Unlike curbside-only services that require you to haul everything to the curb yourself, we carry items from wherever they sit — upstairs bedroom, back garage shelf, spare room, closet. You point. We lift.
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What is the heaviest thing you will take?
Old CRT tube televisions and rear-projection cabinets. A 36-inch tube TV can weigh over 200 pounds. We bring dollies, straps and moving blankets, and stair carries are included in the quoted price — no add-on fee.
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Can you pick up just one old computer?
Yes. No minimum. One dead desktop tower is enough to schedule a pickup, and we go all the way up to a full home or garage clear-out.
California Law
What California Law Actually Says About E-Waste Disposal
Most Hemet residents find out the hard way: you cannot toss electronics in the regular trash. Not in your CR&R bin. Not in the recycling cart. And definitely not at Lamb Canyon Landfill on Lamb Canyon Road in Beaumont.
Is it really illegal to throw electronics in the trash in California? Yes — and it has been since 2003. The Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 and California's Universal Waste Rule classify covered electronic devices as hazardous waste. That includes televisions, computer monitors, laptops, tablets, cell phones, and anything else with a circuit board or embedded battery.
Here is what makes CRT televisions especially serious: a single 27-inch tube TV contains five to eight pounds of lead in the glass alone. LCD flat screens carry mercury in the backlights. Lithium-ion batteries in old laptops and tablets can ignite if they are punctured, crushed, or stored near heat — and garage piles are exactly where that happens.
CalRecycle-certified processor
- We collect the device from wherever it sits
- Sorted by type at the truck — CRT, flat screen, device, battery
- Delivered to a CalRecycle-approved processor
- Copper, gold and aluminum recovered; lead and mercury contained
The California Electronic Waste Recycling Fee
$4 for screens under 15 inches, $5 for 15 to 35 inches, $6 for 35 inches and larger — paid at point of sale when you buy a new device. That money funds CalRecycle's Covered Electronic Waste Recovery and Recycling Program, which certifies the processors that legally handle these materials.
We know every facility in the chain. Everything we collect goes to CalRecycle-approved processors — documented, verifiable, nothing buried at Lamb Canyon.
See also Property Cleanouts in Hemet — covers full home clear-outs that include electronics, furniture and everything else.
What We Take
Electronics We Pick Up in Hemet — Full List
Pretty much anything with a plug, a battery, or a circuit board. Not sure if we take something? Text a photo and we will give you a straight answer in minutes.
We take
- CRT / tube TVs — any size, any weight
- Flat-screen LCD, LED and plasma TVs
- Rear-projection TV cabinets
- Computer monitors — CRT and flat panel
- Desktop towers and all-in-one PCs
- Laptops, Chromebooks, notebooks
- Tablets, e-readers, smartphones, landline phones
- Keyboards, mice, webcams, external hard drives
- Inkjet / laser printers, scanners, fax machines, electric shredders
- Desktop copiers — floor-standing units need advance notice
- Game consoles, controllers and accessories
- Cable boxes, DVRs, streaming sticks
- Stereos, receivers, speakers, DVD / VCR / CD players, camcorders
- Power cords, HDMI / USB cables, adapters
- Loose lithium-ion batteries — tape the terminals or bag them first
- Lead-acid UPS backup batteries — small quantities only
We do not take
- Large commercial copiers and print presses
- Medical equipment with radioactive components
- Smoke detectors — trace radioactive, contact Riverside County HHW
- Devices with leaking battery acid or chemical residue
- Commercial pallets of e-waste — we can refer you
What about the heavy stuff?
Old CRT tube televisions are the most physically demanding item in junk removal. A 36-inch CRT can weigh over 200 pounds. A rear-projection cabinet from the early 2000s can top that. Our crew brings dedicated dollies, straps and moving blankets. Stair carries are included in your quoted price — no add-on fee.
Why It Matters
Why Old Electronics Are a Hazard — Not Just Clutter
People in Hemet ask this a lot in online forums: “Can I just leave the old TV in the garage until I figure it out?” Here is why that is a problem.
Lithium-ion fire risk
Old laptops, phones and tablets contain batteries that degrade over time. A swollen battery that gets punctured or compressed — by something sitting on it in a storage pile — can ignite. Battery fires in garages start exactly this way.
Lead and mercury exposure
A cracked CRT screen releases lead dust into the surrounding area. LCD backlights contain mercury. If you have kids or pets in the home, that is not a theoretical risk.
Pest harborage
Old desktop towers, stereo equipment and printer cabinets stacked in a garage create ideal hiding spots for roaches, spiders and rodents. The warm, dark interior of a desktop tower is exactly the kind of undisturbed space that attracts them.
Pre-listing clutter signal
If you are preparing to sell a home in Seven Hills, McSweeny Farms, or anywhere in the San Jacinto Valley, a garage full of dead electronics tells buyers the house has not been maintained. We do regular pre-listing electronics clear-outs for Hemet area sellers.
Can I just wait for the county's free collection event?
You can. Riverside County runs HHW collection events where electronics are accepted at no charge. But those events require you to load your car, drive to the site, and unload everything yourself. When you are dealing with a 200-pound CRT TV or a full home office worth of equipment, the “free” option costs you most of a Saturday and possibly a strained back.
Pricing
Electronics Disposal Pricing in Hemet
We charge by truck volume — how much space your electronics take up in the truck bed, not per item and not by weight.
| Load Size | What It Looks Like | Estimated Range |
|---|---|---|
| Small pile | Dead laptop + printer + bag of cables | ~$85–$150 |
| Single heavy item | 32-inch CRT TV or rear-projection cabinet | ~$100–$175 |
| Quarter truckload | 3–5 devices, a couple of TVs, box of cables | ~$150–$250 |
| Half truckload | Full home office or garage clear-out | ~$250–$450 |
| Full truckload | Estate cleanout with electronics throughout | Built into full cleanout pricing |
Priced by truck volume
How much space your electronics take up in the truck bed — not per item, not by weight. Electronics are compact and dense, so a large pile often fits into a quarter truckload or less.
Everything is in the number
Labor, carrying, loading, transportation, sorting and certified recycling fees.
No surcharges
No fuel surcharges. No hidden disposal charges. The price quoted is the price on your receipt.
Stair carries included
No add-on fee for the heavy stuff, whatever floor it is sitting on.
Why is a CRT TV more expensive to remove than a flat screen? Lead-bearing glass requires separate certified processing — the downstream recycling cost is higher, and the physical weight takes more crew time and equipment. A 36-inch tube TV is not a two-minute job.
Compared
Electronics Disposal Options in Hemet — What Each One Actually Does
Four ways to get e-waste out of a Hemet house, and what each one asks of you.
| OptionWhat you are choosing | RecommendedOur in-home pickup | AlternativeFree drop-off / HHW event | AlternativeDropcurb | AlternativeLoadUp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What it costs | ~$85–$450 by volume | Free | From $79 for a TV | From ~$89 for a single item |
| Who carries it out | We do — from any room, any floor | You do, into your own car | You do. Curbside only | Subcontracted crew |
| Handles a 200 lb CRT | Yes — dollies, straps, blankets, stair carries included | Only if you can lift it into your trunk | Only once it is already at the curb | Varies by the crew assigned |
| Who you deal with | A local Hemet crew you can text directly | County staff on event day | A booking platform | A national subcontractor platform |
| Certified processing | CalRecycle-approved, chain of custody documented | Yes — county-run | Stated by the platform | Stated by the platform |
| Best for | Heavy items, whole rooms, anything upstairs | One or two items you can lift, on the county's schedule | A single TV you have already moved outside | One or two known items |
If the free option covers your situation, use it — we will tell you so. A 36-inch CRT that will not fit in your trunk is where it stops being free.
How It Works
How Electronics Removal Works — Start to Finish
- Tell us what you have.Call or text. Walk us through the items and where they are sitting — “one old tube TV in the spare room, two dead laptops, a printer, and a box of cables in the garage.” We give you a firm, volume-based price before anyone touches anything. No weight guesswork. No last-minute add-ons.
- Choose a time.Call before noon and we can often be at your door that same afternoon. Otherwise pick a two-hour window that works for your schedule. We confirm the day before and call when we are about 15 minutes out.
- We carry everything out.You do not lift a single remote control. Dollies and moving blankets for the heavy CRTs. Everything comes from wherever it is sitting — upstairs, garage, back bedroom.
- We sort by type at the truck.CRT TVs and monitors go in one section — special handling for lead-bearing glass. Flat screens in another. Computers, printers and small devices in a third. Loose batteries are bagged individually so they cannot short-circuit in transit.
- Certified processors get everything.We route all electronics to CalRecycle-approved facilities. They dismantle devices and recover copper wiring, gold from circuit boards and aluminum from casings — while safely containing lead, mercury and other hazardous components under DTSC regulations. Nothing exported illegally. Nothing dumped behind a shopping center. Chain of custody documented.
- We sweep and walk the space with you.After everything is loaded, we clear loose cables and dust, then walk the area with you. You confirm it looks right. No payment until you are satisfied.
Data Safety
Protect Your Data Before We Arrive
Before any computer, laptop, tablet or phone leaves your property, here is what we recommend.
- Back up anything important — cloud storage or an external drive takes ten minutes and removes any risk
- Factory reset the device if it still powers on — phones, tablets and laptops all have the option built in
- Remove the hard drive if you cannot power the device on — a few drill holes through the metal platters make recovery impractical for most threats
- SSDs are different — the flash chips are small enough that a drill easily misses them, so software wiping is the more reliable path if the machine still powers on
Do our recyclers wipe drives? Yes — CalRecycle-certified processors wipe or shred drives as part of standard processing. We still recommend you take the step yourself before we arrive, especially for devices holding financial records, passwords or personal photos.
High-security situation — medical practice, law firm, accounting office? We can refer you to a certified data destruction specialist who provides chain-of-custody documentation and a certificate of destruction for your compliance records.
For most Hemet homeowners: a factory reset plus the recycler's standard handling is more than enough.
Free Options
Free E-Waste Options in Hemet — We Tell You About These First
If the free option works for your situation, use it. These are real resources, not filler.
| Location | Address | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| EarthWize Recycling | 1231 S Sanderson Ave, Hemet 92545 | Wide range of e-waste accepted |
| Menlo Recycle Center | 445 E Menlo Ave, Hemet 92543 | (951) 657-8200 · general recycling + e-waste |
| Menlo Recycling | 275 E Menlo Ave, Hemet 92543 | Electronics collection |
| New Era Recycling | 14018 Tanner St, Hemet 92543 | (951) 654-7112 · e-waste processing |
| Goodwill | 3133 W Florida Ave, Hemet | Working and non-working electronics |
| ecoATM kiosk | 1231 S Sanderson Ave, Hemet | Phones and tablets only — pays cash on the spot |
Riverside County HHW events: the Riverside County Department of Waste Resources runs free household hazardous waste collection events throughout the year. Electronics are accepted at no charge for Riverside County residents. Call (951) 486-3200 or visit rcwaste.org for the current schedule near Hemet.
When the free option becomes the expensive option: a 36-inch CRT TV that will not fit in your trunk. A rear-projection cabinet that takes two people and a dolly. A full garage's worth of dead office equipment. That is when the free drop-off costs you a full day of physical labor. One call handles all of it.
Service Area
Electronics Pickup Across
the San Jacinto Valley
We pick up anywhere our truck can reach across Hemet and the surrounding valley — Hemet, East Hemet, Valle Vista, San Jacinto, Diamond Valley, Seven Hills, McSweeny Farms, Green Acres, Juniper Springs, Winchester, Homeland, Sierra Dawn and Panorama Village.
A single dead laptop in Valle Vista and a home office full of equipment in McSweeny Farms are the same call. We size the crew to the job and quote it before we roll.
Not sure if you are in range? Text your cross streets to (951) 555-0142 and we will give you a straight answer and an arrival window.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Electronics Removal in Hemet
Yes. Under the Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 and California's Universal Waste Rule, covered electronic devices — TVs, monitors, laptops, tablets, phones, and anything with a circuit board or battery — cannot go in household trash or your CR&R recycling cart. CRT and mercury-containing devices are classified as hazardous waste under DTSC rules. Fines for illegal disposal run from $1,000 to $50,000 per violation. We route everything through CalRecycle-certified processors so you stay fully compliant.
Old CRT televisions and rear-projection TV cabinets. A 36-inch tube TV can weigh over 200 pounds. We send the right crew size, bring dollies and straps, and include stair carries in your quoted price — no add-on fee for the heavy stuff.
Yes. No minimum. We handle single items all the way up to full home and garage clear-outs. If you have one dead desktop tower, that is enough to schedule a pickup.
We take loose lithium-ion batteries if you tape the terminals or seal them in a zip-lock bag before we arrive — loose batteries can short-circuit against other metal in the truck. Lead-acid batteries from UPS backup units are accepted in small quantities. Ask us first if you have something unusual.
Certified processors recover copper from wiring, gold from circuit boards, and aluminum from device casings. These recovered materials are economically viable — which is part of what funds the CalRecycle program. Nothing with recoverable value goes to waste.
Yes. Combine electronics with furniture, appliances, or a full property cleanout — one trip, one price, and we separate the e-waste at the truck. See our Property Cleanouts page and Appliance Removal page if you have more than just electronics.
Goodwill at 3133 W Florida Ave accepts working and non-working electronics. The Salvation Army at 1400 W Florida Ave is another option. If a device still powers on, wipe it and donate it before you schedule removal — we are glad to tell you when it is worth the donation call first.
We price by truck volume rather than per item or by weight. A small pile — a dead laptop, a printer and a bag of cables — runs about $85–$150. A single CRT tube TV runs $100–$175. A quarter truckload is $150–$250 and a half truckload $250–$450. All prices include labor, carrying, loading, transport, sorting and certified recycling fees.
Book Your Electronics Pickup in Hemet
That pile of dead technology in the garage is not going to deal with itself. One call and it is gone — properly, legally, same day when you call before noon.
Text a photo for a price in minutes — no deposit, no commitment until you approve the quote.