Testimonials

"Universal Waste Management guided us every step of the way to have a very successful E-Waste event. Students and parents had a fun day helping community members dispose of their electronic waste in a very safe way. We are looking forward to our next event."
Suzanne Huddleston
Teacher
Benicia High School, Benicia, CA

What is Universal Waste?

Universal wastes, generated by most entities, are defined as "lower risk, potentially hazardous materials". Only when universal waste is handled improperly, does it become hazardous. Examples of commonly used items are below:

We are no longer accepting universal waste items.
NO Batteries	NO Pilot Light Sensors
NO Lighting tubes and devices	NO Mercury Thermometers
NO Electrical switches and relays	NO Mercury Gauges
NO Thermostats that contain mercury	NO Mercury added novelties
Please contact your Cities Solid Waste Manager or Recycling Coordinator for information on how to safely recycle these items locally.

For a more information regarding universal waste and its disposal, please refer to the California Integrated Waste Management Board.

Universal Waste Management, Inc.
721 37th Avenue
Oakland, CA 94601
1.888.832.9839
www.unwaste.com

Universal Waste Management, Inc. is a State-Approved E-Waste Collector and Recycler
E-Waste Recycling is a California State-Funded Program