Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1

If my business can't deliver e-waste to your Sacramento recycling center, how can we recycle it?

Accepted Answer

We offer commercial e-waste pickup services exclusively for businesses with secure, compliant, and convenient recycling solutions. We provide scheduled route-based pickups and on-demand service with statewide presence across California and parts of Nevada. You can use us as a single recycling partner by filling out our business service request form.

Question 2

Why is recycling e-waste so important?

Accepted Answer

When disposed of incorrectly, heavy metals found in electronic devices can be harmful to both people and wildlife. It is especially concerning about the metal lead found in these devices. Eight pounds of lead can be found in some TVs and monitors. Lead is extremely harmful to numerous bodily tissues and organs, such as the heart, kidneys, intestines, and bones. Additionally, it may impair essential neurological system and reproductive processes.

Question 3

What happens to my e-waste after I drop them off at your recycling center in Sacramento?

Accepted Answer

E-waste dropped off at our Sacramento recycling center are dismantled onsite, using both people power and powerful shredders. Having achieved R2v3, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 certifications, Modern Waste Solutions is one of the most reputable company in the field. No devices are shipped overseas for processing.

Question 4

Is it illegal to dispose of old electronics in the trash?

Accepted Answer

It is against the law to dispose of several kinds of electronic waste in the trash can in California. Even for ewaste items that you can throw away, recycling is always recommended because e-waste can be recycled and reused. For assistance on whether to recycle or dispose of your e waste, contact our Sacramento electronics recycling center and we'll be happy to help you.

Question 5

Where are your Service Areas for Electronics Recycling?

Accepted Answer

Modern Waste Solutions is Headquartered in Sacramento, CA in an ideal spot to provide 1st Class Pick-Up Services across the entire State of California. Spanning from San Diego, Los Angeles, The Bay Area, Sacramento, to Redding, our large electronic waste Service Area is paramount to show our customers we care about their business needs. We even go into Reno, Nevada (Washoe County) to Pickup, Recycle and Dispose of your Commercial eWaste Materials! If you're anywhere in California or Reno, NV, please contact us and we'll get you a Free Quote for your Electronic Recycling and E-Waste Pickup Service needs.

Question 6

What electronic waste items do you accept at your Recycling Center in Sacramento?

Accepted Answer

Here is a list of electronic waste items that we accept at our Sacramento Recycling Center.

Question 7

What organizations do you work with?

Accepted Answer

Serving the California region since 1999, we have worked with local, state and federal governments, small business, corporations, property management, facility management and everything in between. We are here to help you manage all those waste streams that can't go in the trash. Modern Waste is your total solution, simplifying and helping you comply with the new and changing recycling and disposal rules. From the cradle to the grave, or in our case from the storage equipment to the final certification of recycle or destruction, we handle it all. Our broad scope of services include hard drive destruction, light recycling, e-waste recycling, asset management, paper shredding, battery recycling, aerosol can disposal, junk pick up and disposal, scrap recycling and more.

Question 8

How do I stay compliant?

Accepted Answer

Recycling, Shredding, Junk Removal and other Waste Disposal methods are becoming more heavily regulated with new policies and rules that can affect the way your business performs. Today businesses can no longer throw away things like Private Information, Electronic Devices (e-Waste), Light Bulbs, Batteries or even Cardboard in some areas. Modern Waste has the experience and the knowledge to keep our customers Secure, Environmentally Friendly and Cost Effective.

Question 9

Where is Modern Waste Solutions Sacramento located?

Accepted Answer

Modern Waste in Sacramento serves as a go to place to drop off e-waste. Modern Waste recycling center in Sacramento, CA does electronic waste pickups from Northern California and parts of Nevada. We are open for drop offs of electronics from Sacramento, Elk Grove, Folsom, Citrus Heights, Galt, Isleton, Rancho Cordova and all of Sacramento City. Our Sacramento Recycling Center address is 3921 Pell Circle Sacramento, CA 95838.

Question 10

Are you environmentally friendly?

Accepted Answer

Modern Waste is SERI Responsible Recycling (R2) Certified and ensures that all Electronic Waste (e-Waste) is processed in a Professional and Environmentally Friendly Manner. Additionally, Modern Waste is also Certified with OHSAS 18001 for Occupational Health and Safety, ISO 14001 which ensures that Environmental Management Standards exist and that Recycling and Disposal Operations do not negatively affect the Environment. We have created and implemented an environmental health and safety management system with the specific intent to protect ourselves and our clients against liability and risk associated with the complex and diverse waste generated by businesses today.