Electronics Recycling
E-Cycle Washington is Here!
Washington now has a FREE, convenient and environmentally responsible recycling program for computers, monitors, laptops and televisions.
Who can use the program?
Households, small businesses, schools & school districts, small governments, special purpose districts, and charities can recycle electronic products free of charge in this program. Click here for more information.
Where can I recycle?
Call 1-800-RECYCLE or visit 1800recycle.wa.gov to find electronic product recycling services in your area.
E-cycle Washington Brochure:
• English
• Spanish
What can I recycle for free?
• televisions
• computers
• computer monitors
• portable or laptop computers
Please note that computer peripherals such as keyboards, mice, and printers are not included in this program.
Why recycle electronics?
Many electronics, especially TVs and computers, contain toxic materials such as lead, cadmium and mercury. Reusing and recycling electronics keeps these toxic materials out of our landfills and incinerators and also recovers valuable resources. The electronic equipment this program collects will be taken apart and separated into materials such as glass, plastic, metal and toxic chemicals. All recycling will follow performance standards set up by the Department of Ecology.
What if my electronic equipment still works?
Many groups and businesses focus on making used electronics available for reuse. Click here for more information on donating your electronics for reuse.
Where do I recycle an old TV?
Televisions contain hazardous waste and should not be disposed of in a landfill. Beginning January 1, 2009 recycling televisions is free to Washington State residents. In Yakima County electronics can be recycled through the E-Cycle Washington Program at: Goodwill locations, Salvation Army locations, Yakima Waste Systems, and the Union Gospel Mission. Please see E-Cycle Washington Program above for the most up to date list.
Where do I recycle an old computer?
Computers contain hazardous waste and should not be disposed of in a landfill. As of January 1, 2009 computer recycling is free to Washington State residents. In Yakima County electronics can be recycled through the E-Cycle Washington Program at: Goodwill locations, Salvation Army locations, Yakima Waste Systems, and the Union Gospel Mission. Please see E-Cycle Washington Program above for the most up to date list.
Cell Phone Recycling
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, out of 300 million Americans there are 245 million cell phone users at any given time in our country. The average life span of a cell phone is 18 months and approximately 130 million cell phones will be recycled or thrown away this year. Cell phones contain metals like gold and silver that make them a valuable commodity to recycle. Many organizations also collect and recycle used cell phones and donate them to domestic abuse victims or soldiers overseas. You can also recycle your chargers, batteries and accessories. Always deactivate your cell phone service before recycling your phone.
Please see our Recycling Locations List for local cell phone recycling options.
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