FREE Electronics Recycling & Data Destruction
Dream Electronic Recycling is San Diego’s only R2v3 certified electronics recycling facility, offering e-waste drop off in San Diego residents and businesses can rely on.
Visit one of our 6 San Diego County locations to drop off your electronics at no cost, request a free e-waste pickup, or schedule secure hard drive destruction and data disposal, all backed by our commitment to responsible recycling.
Free E-Waste Pickup in San Diego
Dream Electronic Recycling offers free e-waste pickup in San Diego for businesses, offices, schools, commercial properties, government facilities, and residential customers with multiple computing devices.
Call us at (619) 889-1305 or email [email protected] and our team will help schedule a convenient pickup at your location. Secure data destruction options are also available.
We accept any item with a cable, plug or battery. Check out our list of items we accept for more info.
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Your Trusted Partner in Responsible Electronic Recycling
At Dream Electronic Recycling CEWID# 127772, we are committed to creating a greener and safer future by providing free and responsible recycling services for electronic devices. We understand the importance of proper disposal to protect the environment and ensure data security. With our expertise and dedication, we make it easy for individuals and businesses to recycle their electronics while safeguarding their sensitive information.
Our on-site data destruction services are compliant with NIST 800-88, HIPAA, and Department of Defense DoD 5220.22-M. We are the all-in-one provider for your data center decommissioning, IT refresh or general computer recycling projects. Our data destruction and IT Asset Disposal process is efficient and secure.
Items We Accept For Recycling
Computers, Laptops, PCs, & Macs
Desktops, Laptops, Workstations, All-in-one computers, Terminals, Macs & Macintosh devices such as MacBooks, iMacs, iPads, iPhones.
Laptop and Notebooks
Laptops, Notebooks, MacBooks, Chromebooks, Ultrabooks, 2-in-1 Laptops, Gaming Laptops, Rugged Laptops, Docking Stations, Laptop Batteries, Chargers & Power Adapters.
Tvs & Monitors
TVs, Computer monitors, LED screens, LCD screens, OLED screens, Projector screens, Televisions, CRT Tvs, CRT monitors, Digital signage displays.
Hard Drives & Media
Hard drives, Floppy’s, Cassette Tapes, USB thumb drives, CDs, DVDs, LTOs, and any other media storage devices.
Printers
Inkjet Printers, Laser Printers, Printer Ink / Toner, Dot Matrix Printers, Thermal Printers, 3D Printers, Scanners, All-in-One Printers
Servers & Workstations
Servers, Workstations, Cabinets, Rack-Mount equipment and other enterprise level equipment.
Networking Equipment
Telecommunications Equipment, Routers, Switches, Hubs, Firewalls and all WAN related equipment.
Consumer Electronics
Electronic devices including cell phones, Tablets, Radios, Cameras, TVs, Surveillance systems, LED lighting, Video gaming consoles.
Cables & Plugs
Power Cables, HDMI Cables, Ethernet (LAN) Cables, VGA Cables, DVI Cables, Coaxial Cable, DisplayPort Cable, Audio Cables, Thunderbolt Cables, SATA Cables.
Computer Peripheral & Accessory
Printers, Monitors, Credit card readers, Microphones, Keyboards, Mice, and any other peripheral devices.
Laboratory & Medical Devices
Microscopes, Weighing scales, Spectrometers, Centrifuges, CT equipment, Defibrillators, Endoscopy equipment, MRI scanners, X-Ray machines, Respiration monitors
Testing Equipment
All Testing Equipment, Meters, Gauges, Oscilloscopes, Volt Meters, Frequency Emulators, Chargers, Power Supplies, Scanners, And Generators.
Appliances
Washers & Dryers, Ovens & Stoves
Microwaves, Dishwashers, Air Conditioners, Water Heaters, Furnaces, Trash Compactors, Refrigerators & Freezers ONLY WITHOUT FREON.
Our Electronic Waste Recycling Services
The Biggest E-Waste Facility in the city of San Diego Simplifying Electronics Recycling and Data Destruction for a Sustainable Future.
Free Electronics Recycling
We accept a wide range of electronic devices, including computers, laptops, smartphones, tablets, printers, monitors, networking devices and more. As San Diego's only R2v3 certified facility, we make it easy to drop off or recycle electronics for free, keeping harmful materials out of landfills and conserving valuable resources for future generations.
Secure Data Destruction
Protecting your confidential data is our top priority. Our onsite hard drive destruction process is fully compliant with NIST 800-88, HIPAA, and DoD 5220.22-M standards, guaranteeing sensitive information is permanently and securely erased. Rest easy knowing your personal and business data stays confidential throughout the entire recycling process.
Convenient Pickup Service
We offer free e-waste pickup services, making it convenient for businesses, offices, and residential customers to recycle their electronics or shred documents. Our team schedules a pickup at your location, saving you time and effort so you can relax while our staff handles the e-waste collection and contribute to a greener planet.
Certificate of Destruction
Once the secure data destruction process is completed, we provide each client with a comprehensive Certificate of Destruction. This certificate serves as tangible evidence that your confidential data has been securely and irreversibly erased, in full compliance with industry standards and data protection regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Certified & Responsible Electronics Recycling
Dream Electronic Recycling is fully certified and regulated to handle electronic waste responsibly and securely. Our certifications demonstrate our commitment to environmental protection, data security, and full regulatory compliance at the local, state, and national levels.
We are proud to operate the only R2v3-certified electronics recycling facility in San Diego open to the public. Our Point Loma, Chula Vista, and San Marcos facilities serve as certified processing locations, meeting the highest industry standard for responsible electronics recycling and data destruction. Electronics collected at our other drop-off locations are securely transported to our Point Loma facility for processing under our R2 certification standards, ensuring responsible recycling and proper data destruction.
Beyond individual drop-offs and pickups, we also provide specialized recycling and secure disposal services throughout San Diego County. Explore our property management electronic recycling for apartment communities and commercial properties, paper shredding in San Diego for secure document destruction, and regular electronic recycling events for convenient community recycling. All of our recycling services follow the same responsible, R2v3-certified processes.
Our operations are also approved and overseen by California regulatory agencies to ensure safe handling, proper downstream recycling, and environmental compliance for all electronic materials we process.
What San Diego Community Says About Us
Rated Excellent by 2000+ locals for fast, friendly, and completely free electronic recycling.
Carmen CurrySan Diego Fantastic, free e-waste recycling in central SD. Workers are always super friendly. Getting in & out of there is hard in a car though.
Edit: just dropped off something and was informed California now requires a small fee ($1-$10) to recycle items. $1 for anything over 3lbs (averaging about $3 for most items) $10 for the largest item: fridges. TVs are still free. Still a very small fee for recycling the items that shouldn’t/can’t go in the landfill. Love having Dream E-Waste local to me. Staff is always pleasant and helpful. Thanks again Dream!
J DSan Diego Friendly staff. Quick and easy.
J DMiramar Very friendly. Quick and easy. Thank you 👍
Sidney ShiromaMiramar Great customer service
Richard LancasterMiramar Electronic recycling was convenient and easy. The staff was very helpful. My garage which was full of dead batteries and light bulbs thanks Dream Electronic Recycling!
Elizabeth SieglerSan Diego Excellent service! So helpful and convenient, easy!!
Habeas CorpusSan Diego Awesome place
Brandon SawyerMiramar Fantastic! Super easy. Great service.
Justin ManorMiramar Just heard about this place and dropped off my old microwave so easy! Im bring all my ewaste here, you should too
Tim BoggsSan Diego Only good things to say about them. They were super friendly and helpful. Kudos to the staff. Only thing I had to pay for was for a big can of old batteries. It was $2 so I’m not mad at all. I’ll be coming back for sure.
Mascha SSan Diego Very friendly and easy
Rodney WilsonSan Diego So easy and reps are incredibly friendly
Iri VazSan Diego Helpful and super nice.
Kevin WeiserSan Diego Easy to drop off, friendly staff. Very convenient! Corey helped me out and was awesome.
4mrbigcbroChula Vista Drive in to drop off any electronics recycling equipment, workers there are very courteous and helpful people.
David WilkinsChula Vista Very friendly service
Michael FitzsimmonsChula Vista They took everything. Guys very helpful.
Michael FahourisChula Vista Great place to drop off all your gear today. They took my metal my TV my air conditioner and household batteries one stop does it all great place
Dave MartocchioChula Vista Very nice people. They take almost everything! Cory is the best.
Katie ChesterChula Vista Great customer service and so easy to drop items! Thank you!!
Sean BrewChula Vista Quick and east, fast and friendly
Jill BormannChula Vista This place is amazing! Extremely friendly employees, particularly Corey! And they take most anything, including our window, air conditioner, and an old microwave oven. You can drive real close by and people come out and help you unload. And it’s all free. Unbelievably easy. I highly recommend them.
Jordan AChula Vista Awesome service here! Shoutout to Corey
Ken & TammyNorth County Easy drop off location
rachel chrismanNorth County Super friendly place. Heads up they do not take lighters. Your batteries should be separated and they do not receive spray cans, Nice and friendly service
Pay WayNorth County Dropped off a 20 inch CRT. The attendant was friendly and took the crt from the back of my car. Very helpful!! Easy stop and go drop off. Highly recommend.
Also he did not charge me. Hope that’s ok.
Libby PattersonNorth County made an errand i was avoiding for weeks super quick and easy 🙂
Yvonne DiazNorth County Easy to find
Patricia ConnerNorth County We had a lot of stuff we didn’t/couldn’t use. We drove into a business lot with warehouse style buildings. This particular business was in the back corner. A guy came out and took everything we had in the trunk. He was polite and asked if we wanted to get rid of a certain item. We said yes. We have no use for it. Instead of just assuming everything in the trunk was being recycled. The only thing he couldn’t take were some lights. Which was fine. He was able to take everything else.
Randy BlackburnNorth County They made it very quick and easy. I had a lot of old family videos that needed recycled. I pulled up and the gentleman took what I had and I was out the door within three minutes.
Sam HoffmanNorth County Great service and easy to use. Brought in my broke. Flat screen TV to their location and they took it for free. No charge to me. I really appreciate this great service.
Andrew SchwartzNorth County I dropped off a microwave today. Fast, and easy - with great service from the friendly staff. For recycling they're the way to go.
Eva SellenMiramar This place takes almost all kinds of recycling (including lightbulbs and small appliances). You just drive in and hand over your items! Staff is super helpful and attentive. Our go-to e recycling spot !
A SMiramar This place is the best! Great service, always smiling and friendly faces, they help me get stuff out of my car. They make the whole process smooth and easy. Great company!
Bo WangMiramar Easy drop off
Jeffrey RubensMiramar It was super easy to drop my electronics off at Dream Electronic Recycling. No appointment necessary. I just drove up and Corey came and met me to take my old electronics. He was incredibly nice and helpful and I was out of there in 3 minutes.
Larissa PalmeriKearny Mesa This was the easiest way to get rid of my TV and old microwave. Definitely coming back again!
Chris O'NeillKearny Mesa Easy drop off. Thanks!
Thong LeKearny Mesa Corey was awesome!
Nytasja SandersKearny Mesa Pretty easy drop off. You check in at the Associated Storage Building. I was able to recycle my old portable air conditioner. The staff lady was nice.
Nhi Katrina DinhKearny Mesa They were so nice when taking my microwave and air fryer 15 minutes before they close. The worker, Cory, helped me carry it out of my trunk and was to answer my questions about the recycling center. Overall, a good and speedy experience.
Michael HelsonKearny Mesa Easy
Jessica FielderKearny Mesa Friendly fast service
Ashlee O'GradyKearny Mesa Drop off was very easy and Corey was a huge help!
Julia GloriosoKearny Mesa Very convenient place to drop off your e waste. Corey was very helpful!
Kaaran McCrackenOceanside Quick and easy to recycle our household electronics. Friendly service and everything ran just like a dream!
Michael BOceanside Check in at the storage unit office - the actual drop off is a storage unit inside the gates. Super easy drop off
patrick martinsonOceanside There needs to be more people and places like that for us to get rid of the overwhelming amount of electronics that goes through a single community
Monica George-HallingOceanside Great service!
Sasha NikolichOceanside Easy and friendly drop off 🙂
Robert SPOceanside Great experience! Will use this again.
Devon HollandOceanside Quick and very helpful crew.
Kelly HamiltonOceanside Cory made everything so easy
Christine GOceanside EXCELLENT customer service, quick and attentive!! Thank you again Corey!! Greeted with a smile 🙂 😃
Recycling Facility
North County Recycling Center
Areas We Serve
We’re proud to serve various locations in around San Diego and surrounding areas!