E-Waste Collection Event
Calendar Date:
Saturday, July 18, 2026 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
Add to your calendar:
RethinkWaste and the City of Foster City have teamed up to hold a Free Electronic Waste Collection Event on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the City Hall parking lot located at 610 Foster City Boulevard, Foster City.
Residents must provide proof of residency in Foster City in the form of a driver’s license or a document with name and address, such as a utility or garbage collection bill.
Why Participate?
- Electronics must be recycled properly – it's illegal to dispose of them in the trash. This event makes responsible recycling effortless!
Check the item list below to see what you can bring.
Accepted Items
Electronic Waste:
✔ Small appliances (microwaves, hair dryers, vacuum cleaners, lamps without bulbs)
✔ Radios, stereo components, phones, cell phones
✔ Fax machines, copiers, printers, scanners
✔ Televisions, VCRs, DVD players
✔ Computers (CPUs, monitors, laptops, keyboards, hard drives)
✔ Electronic video games and toys
Items NOT Accepted
✖ Batteries of any kind
✖ Fluorescent bulbs, tubes, ballasts
✖ Large appliances (stoves, dryers, washers, air conditioners, refrigerators, or items containing freon)
✖ Smoke detectors, solar panels, thermostats
Need More Info?
Call: 650-286-3270
Email: publicworks@fostercity.org
Find out the dates of Foster City's green events, such as electronic waste recycling, document destruction (shred), compost giveaways, home composting workshops, and household hazardous waste disposal.
