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Find Electronics Recycling Near You

17,000+ listed drop-off locations in 2,700 cities, all 50 states.

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426 listings name R2 or e-Stewards certification

Quick answers

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Is it free?

78%

of listed locations offer free drop-off. TVs and monitors are the usual exception: many places charge for them.

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What do they take?

74%

of listed locations take laptops. Check the listing before you go.

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Before you drop off

Back up and wipe your data

Copy what you want to keep, sign out of your accounts, then reset the device or remove the drive.

Bag or tape loose batteries

Take batteries out only if they are made to come out. Tape the terminals. Never bring a swollen or damaged battery in loose; call the center first.

Check the listing before you go

Look for fees and accepted items. If certification matters to you, look for R2 or e-Stewards.

426 listings name R2 certification, and 84 of them also name e-Stewards. Certifications come from the listings, so confirm with the center.

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What's in your drawer?

Most of it can be recycled. Check the listing for what each center takes.

Computers and laptops

  • Desktop computers
  • Laptop computers
  • Computer monitors
  • Keyboards and mice
  • Computer servers
  • External hard drives
  • Power cables and adapters
  • USB drives and memory cards
  • Webcams and microphones

Mobile devices

  • Smartphones
  • Tablets
  • E-readers
  • GPS devices
  • Smart watches
  • Bluetooth headphones
  • Portable speakers
  • Fitness trackers
  • Wireless earbuds

Home electronics

  • Televisions (LCD, LED, CRT)
  • Printers and scanners
  • Gaming consoles
  • Audio equipment
  • Small appliances
  • Cable boxes and routers
  • Digital cameras
  • DVD and Blu-ray players
  • Home security systems

Items that need special handling

  • CRT monitors and televisions (contain lead)
  • Fluorescent bulbs and LCD backlights (contain mercury)
  • Lithium-ion batteries (fire hazard if damaged)
  • Large appliances with refrigerants
  • Medical devices and equipment
  • Industrial electronics and machinery

Not sure about an item? Read the full electronics recycling guide.