How do I stay compliant?
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.
What organizations do you work with?
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. Why manage and pay three, four or even five different vendors? We’re your total solution for all the waste streams that can’t go in the trash.
Are you environmentally friendly?
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. Certified Environmental Health and Safety Management System Modern Waste has 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. We have chosen the certifications listed below because they are best suited for the prevention of risks associated with recycling and data destruction. We are audited for conformance to our EH&S System at least twice per year.
Where are your Service Areas for Electronics Recycling?
Modern Waste 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.
What electronic waste items do you accept at your Recycling Center in Sacramento?
Here is a list of electronic waste items that we accept at our Sacramento Recycling Center.
Where is Modern Waste Sacramento located?
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.
For Eastbound Travelers:
Follow I-80 E toward Reno. Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 89 for Northgate Blvd. Turn left onto Northgate Blvd. Turn right onto Del Paso Rd. Continue onto Main Ave. Turn right onto Pell Dr. Turn left onto Pell Cir. Modern Waste will be on your left.
For Westbound Travelers:
Follow I-80 W toward Reno. Take exit 89 for Northgate Blvd. Turn right onto Northgate Blvd. Turn right onto Del Paso Rd. Continue onto Main Ave. Turn right onto Pell Dr. Turn left onto Pell Cir. Modern Waste will be on your left.
These directions will guide you directly to our E-waste recycling facility.
Is it illegal to dispose of old electronics in the trash?
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.
What happens to my ewaste after I drop them off at your recycling center in Sacramento?
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 is one of the most reputable company in the field. No devices are shipped overseas for processing.
Why is recycling e-waste so important?
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.
If I can’t drive to your Sacramento recycling center, how can I recycle my e waste?
Don’t have time to drop off your ewaste? We got you covered! Modern Waste offers ewaste pickup services. Our electronics pickup services are designed to maintain compliance, convenience, and efficiency. Modern Waste offers recurring route-based as well as on-call pickups to guarantee timely and efficient services. We have a state-wide footprint so we can provide a “one-stop-shop” for maintaining all your California locations and parts of Nevada. Fill out this form to schedule a pickup.