E-waste Drop-off
Free Electronics Recycling In National City California
Scrap metal is accepted free of charge at two of our San Diego County locations, in Point Loma and in Chula Vista. No appointment needed at either one, and our team helps you unload.
Monday to Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Server racks, computer casings and chassis, metal frames, shelving, cabinets, heat sinks, and general scrap metal. Bring it loose or on a pallet, sorting is not required.
Monday to Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Server racks, computer casings and chassis, metal frames, shelving, cabinets, heat sinks, and general scrap metal. Bring it loose or on a pallet, sorting is not required.
✓ No Appointment Needed ✓ We Help Unload ✓ R2v3 Certified Recycler
If you are a business, a property manager, or clearing a server room, request a free pickup and we will collect the metal from your site at no cost.
Not sure if we take an item, or have a large load? Call or text (619) 889-1305 or email [email protected].
Other Items We Accept
Both locations also take electronics of every kind, fluorescent tubes and bulbs, large appliances (fee applies), bicycles, e-bikes and scooters with removable batteries, paper for shredding, and standard 40×48 pallets.
4009 Hicock St STE D, Point Loma
819 Anita St, Chula Vista
What Services we offer In National City, CA
Here are some of the most popular electronic recycling services we do every day in National City.
Free E-Waste Drop Off in National City
We offer free e-waste drop off services (no appointment needed) for national city residents in which you can dispose of various electronics including computers, laptops, printers, etc.
Free E-Waste Pick Up in National City
We offer Free E-Waste Pick Up services for National City residents, allowing free e waste disposal for various electronic devices. Schedule a free electronic recycling pick up now!
On-site Hard Drive Data Destruction
Witness your hard drives getting destroyed and have a complete peace of mind that your data is irrecoverable in national city. At your office, at your convenience. Because sometimes, sensitive data simply cannot leave your business.
Data Destruction & Shredding in National City
We offer certified hard drive data destruction services and hard drive shredding in National City from various devices like computers and servers. A Certificate of Destruction will be provided for compliance.
IT Asset Disposition
We offer comprehensive IT asset disposition (ITAD) services in National City, for secure and environmentally responsible disposal of IT equipment. Our services ensure data security through certified data destruction and provide detailed reports for compliance.
Electronic Recycling Events in National
We host free e-waste recycling events in National City, partnering with businesses, non-profits, schools, and community groups. These events facilitate responsible e-waste disposal, ensuring old electronics are recycled properly. Dream E-Waste provides collection bins, transportation, and marketing materials.
free e waste disposal in Chula Vista, CA.
Items We Accept For Recycling
Computers, Pcs, & Desktops
Desktops, Laptops, Workstations, All in one computer, Terminal, Macs & Macintosh devices such as macbooks, imacs, ipads, iPhones.
Servers & Workstations
Servers, Workstations, Cabinets, Rack-Mount equipment and other enterprise level equipment.
Laptop and Notebooks
Laptops, Notebooks, MacBooks, Chromebooks, Ultrabooks, 2-in-1 Laptops, Gaming Laptops, Rugged Laptops, Docking Stations, Laptop Batteries, Chargers & Power Adapters.
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.
Printers
Inkjet Printers, Laser Printers, Printer Ink / Toner, Dot Matrix Printers, Thermal Printers, 3D Printers, Scanners, All-in-One Printers
Tvs & Monitors
TVs, Computer monitors, LED screens, LCD screens, OLED screens, Projector screens, Televisions, CRT Tvs, CRT monitors, Digital signage displays.
Computer Peripheral & Accessory
Printers, Monitors, Credit card readers, Microphones, Keyboards, Mice, and any other peripheral devices.
Hard Drives & Media
Hard drives, Floppy’s, Cassette Tapes, USB thumb drives, CDs, DVDs, LTOs, and any other media storage 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.
PV Modules (Solar Panels)
Monocrystalline Solar Panels (Mono-SI), Polycrystalline Solar Panels (Poly-SI), Thin-Film Solar Panels, Bifacial Solar Panels, Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV), Concentrated Photovoltaic (CPV) Panels.
Cables & Plugs
Power Cables, HDMI Cables, Ethernet (LAN) Cables, VGA Cables, DVI Cables, Coaxial Cable, DisplayPort Cable, Audio Cables, Thunderbolt Cables, SATA Cables.
Industrial Equipment
Manufacturing Materials, Tools, Electric Vehicles, Motors, Pumps, Robots, Forklifts, Imaging Devices, Floor Sweepers, Batteries, Generators, And Automation Systems.
Metal
Server racks, Computer casings, Server chassis, Metal, Metal frames, Metal racks & cabinets, Metal shelving, Heat sinks & any other scrap metal.
HOW WE WORK
Frequently Asked Questions
National City, CA
About the City of National City, CA
National City sits in the South Bay between downtown San Diego and Chula Vista, home to around 56,000 residents and one of the region’s denser commercial corridors. Between the Mile of Cars, Westfield Plaza Bonita, and the working waterfront, the city generates a steady volume of retail, automotive, and office electronics alongside household e-waste.
That matters because California law treats these devices differently from regular trash. Under the Electronic Waste Recycling Act, televisions, monitors, computers, and most battery-powered equipment cannot legally go in household or commercial waste anywhere in the state. Covered devices must go to a certified recycler, and businesses carry the added obligation of ensuring data-bearing equipment is properly sanitized before disposal.
Dream Electronic Recycling serves National City from our Chula Vista facility on Anita Street, roughly ten minutes south on the I-5. We’re R2v3 certified (CEWID #127772) and work with households, National School District and Sweetwater Union campuses, city departments, and local businesses. Every data-bearing device is wiped or destroyed to NIST 800-88 standards before materials are recovered, and certificates of destruction are available on request.
