Where can I dispose of my old microwave oven?

Question

I live in Temecula, CA. I can't throw it in the regular trash. The recycling center wouldn't take it. Something about radiation...

Answer 1

there is no radiation in a microwave what kinda hicks do you live by. I would throw it on the side of the road, or you could take it to the closest dump.

here is more info I found.
http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/pressroom/2006/february/5.htm

DTSC and the Waste Board are relying on households to work with County Household Hazardous Waste Programs to properly dispose of these hazardous items, including:

Electronic devices: Computer monitors, TVs, cell phones, pagers, printers, computer bodies (CPUs and processors), video cassette recorders (VCRs), cordless and regular telephones, radios, and microwave ovens contain lead, cadmium, chromium, and copper.



OK so Microwaves contain Lead not radioactive material.

Its like a circle on the web, it doesn't tell you. Contact
http://www.rivcowm.org/contact-us.html
Riverside County Waste Management Department
Directly at ......[phone] I would call them but its long distance. Ask them

Answer 2

Recycle Old Microwave

Answer 3

The recycling center should be able to give you suggestions on where to go to throw it out. Often, town dumps will take items like microwaves, refridgerators, etc on specially-designated days (sometimes for a fee.)
You could also call a home improvement store in the area to see what they suggest.

Answer 4

there is nothing radioactive in a microwave. if you cant find somebody that wants it, give it to a thrift store. otherwise, just throw it away.

Answer 5

TEMECULA,,, I DONT KNOW THE CORRECT ANSWER.. BUT I WOULD PUT IT IN THE DUMPSTER, IF IT STILL WORKS YOU COULD DONATE IT TO THE GOODWILL. AND OFTEN TIMES TAKE IT TO WORK.. IF ITS DECENT.. GOOD LUCK