# What's the best way to dispose of e-waste?

Computers and peripherals are filled with hazardous waste products, so it’s essential to dispose of them properly and safely. Before doing anything with a computer you no longer want, be sure to wipe the data clean from the hard disk (deleting files is not enough). If you are not selling the equipment, be sure to work with a reputable e-waste operation.

[http://www.lacitysan.org/solid\_resources/special/hhw/safe\_centers/](http://www.lacitysan.org/solid_resources/special/hhw/safe_centers/)

The West Los Angeles location is at <span class="caps">UCLA</span> and has the following hours as of January 31, 2008:  
<del>-</del>—— West Los Angeles: <span class="caps">UCLA</span>  
550 Charles E. Young Dr. West  
Los Angeles, CA 90095  
Hours of Operation:  
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays  
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

- We will accept electronic waste on Saturday only. 
    - Note: All Waste Collection Services are suspended during rainy weather

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Outside of Los Angeles, **Earth911** maintains a directory of recycling locations:  
**[http://earth911.com/](http://earth911.com/)**