State Electronics Recycling Programs and Policies
Find state run recycling centers near you.
State Electronics Recycling Programs and Policies
Alabama
Alabama Dept of Environmental Management Home Page
Alaska
Alaska Dept. of Environmental Conservation Home Page
Arizona
Arizona Dept. of Enironmental Qualitiy Home Page
The Arizona Partnership for Pollution Prevention (P3)
http://www.adeq.state.az.us/environ/waste/capdev/p2/partner.html
P3 is a voluntary, non-regulatory designed to "reduce the generation of hazardous waste, reduce toxic chemical usage, and to improve pollution prevention communications and cooperation between government and industry." Industry sectors include Aerospace, Automotive, Electronic, and Industrial.
Phoenix – Appliance/Electronics Collection and Recycling
http://www.ci.phoenix.az.us/GARBAGE/applianc.html
Overview of the city’s electronics recycling program.
PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Arizona
http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Arizona.html
Arkansas
State of Arkansas Dept. of Environmental Quality Home Page
http://www.adeq.state.ar.us/hazwaste/
Ten year plan includes involvement in the information technology revolution, especially e-business. See
http://www.adeq.state.ar.us/diroffice/strategic_plan/spv16_010105.htm
California
California Integrated Waste Management Board Home Page
CIWMB Electronic Product Management Home Page
http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Electronics/
Industry-Sponsored Electronic Equipment Recovery Resources
http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Electronics/Recovery/default.htm
Industry-coordinated programs designed to "plan and manage electronic products at the end of their useful life."
News on Electronic Product Management
http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Electronics/News/default.htm
FAQ’s regarding CRT’s
http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Electronics/RegIssues/DTSCMFF/032001Summ.htm
Reuse and Recycling options for E-Waste
http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Electronics/ReuseRecycle/default.htm
Regulatory Issues
http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Electronics/RegIssues/default.htm
Case Study
http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Electronics/CaseStudies/CIWMB.htm
"CIWMB's own experience in managing electronic products and packaging."
California Materials Exchange
http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/calmax/
"A free service designed to help businesses find markets for materials they have traditionally discarded." Electronics listings available on web site.
Electronics and Computers Reuse Links and Resources
http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Reuse/Links/Computer.htm
Alameda County Hard to Recycle Materials
http://recycle.stopwaste.org/group.asp?groupcode=SPE
Links to a list of companies in Alameda County that recycle CRT’s, computers, televisions, cell phones, and other electronic equipment.
Los Angeles County Environmental Programs Division – Smart Business Recycling - Electronics
http://ladpw.org/epd/brtap/recyclingsite/results.cfm?search=electronics
List of recycling companies that accept computer donations by businesses.
Marin County – Computer Resource Center
http://www.sananselmo.com/nonprofits/index.cgi?id=10269
The center accepts computers and various electronic equipment.
Mendocino County – MendoRecycles
http://www.mendorecycle.org/electronics.htm
Electronics recycling information for Mendocino County residents.
City of Oxnard – Computer and Electronics Recycling Information
http://www.ci.oxnard.ca.us/refuse/electron.html
Provides information on the full-time computer and electronics drop-off recycling program
San Diego – Electronics, TVs, Computer, and Appliance Recycling Guide
http://www.sannet.gov/environmental-services/recycling/pdf/brochure.pdf
San Francisco Recycles
http://www.sfrecycles.org/main.html
Look under "What do I do with my?" for information on residental and business computer recycling. Also includes a link to local computer recyclers.
San Francisco Bay Area Computer Recycling and Reuse Directory
http://www.svep.org/.page_creator/recycletable.html
Santa Clara County Computers and Parts
http://www.geocities.com/PicketFence/7395/sanccomp.html
Bay Area Computer, Electronics, and Business Equipment Recycling and Reuse Directory.
Ventura County Solid Waste Management Division - Computer Recycling
http://www.rain.org/~swmd/recycleguide/computer.html
List of local organizations that recycle computer equipment.
Yolo County Division of Integrated Waste Management – Managing Electronic Waste
http://www.yolocounty.org/org/PPW/diwm/crt.htm
Reuse and recycle options for electronic equipment.
Californian’s Against Waste E-Waste Home Page
http://www.cawrecycles.org/Electronics/ewaste%20index.htm
PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – California
http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/California.html
Colorado
Governor's Office of Energy Management and Conservation Home Page
Electronics Recycling
http://www.state.co.us/oemc/programs/electronic.htm
2 programs:
1. Computer drop-off program in Boulder County
2. The Computer Electronics Recycling Task Force- Composed of manufacturers, retailers, environmental and recycling groups and public officials. For records of the group’s meetings, go to: http://www.state.co.us/oemc/programs/electronics/index.htm
Colorado Materials Exchange - General Computer Recycling and Reuse Information
http://www.colorado.edu/cure/comex/computerinfo.html
Boulder Country Recycling and Composting Authority: Report - Options for Recycling and Reuse of Residential Scrap Electronics for the Boulder County Recycling and Composting Authority.
http://www.co.boulder.co.us/bcrca/electron.htm
Boulder Community Network – TekRecycle Home Page
http://bcn.boulder.co.us/tekmatch/exchange/
Donate to a Local Non-Profit
http://bcn.boulder.co.us/tekmatch/exchange/givetonpo.htm
List of non-profit organizations accepting old computer equipment.
Disposal Considerations – Where to Dispose of Old Computer Equipment
http://bcn.boulder.co.us/tekmatch/exchange/dispose.htm
Fort Collins – Recycling Centers for Computers and Printers
http://www.ci.fort-collins.co.us/recycling/centers.php?ID=54
PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Colorado
http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Colorado.html
Connecticut
Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection Electronics Home Page
http://www.dep.state.ct.us/wst/recycle/elecrecy.htm
Computer and Electronics Recycling
http://www.dep.state.ct.us/wst/recycle/computel.htm
Answers some FAQ’s on recycling electronics.
Computer and Electronics Recycling Companies
http://www.dep.state.ct.us/wst/recycle/comprecy.htm
Electronics Collections for Private Residents Schedule
http://www.dep.state.ct.us/wst/recycle/electronsch.htm
Recycling Personal Computers Report, Nov. 2000
http://www.cga.state.ct.us/2000/rpt/olr/htm/2000-r-1078.htm#topofpage
Housatonic Resource Recovery Authority Annual Residental Electronics Recycling Collection Dates
Mansfield, Connecticut Recycling and Refuse Program
http://vvv.munic.state.ct.us/mansfield/Recycling.htm
Mansfield provides on-going collection center for computers and televisions for local residents.
PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Connecticut
http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Connecticut.html
Delaware
Delaware Dept. of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Home Page
http://www.dnrec.state.de.us/dnrec2000/
For further information on recycling CRTs and other electronic equipment, contact Karen J. Anthony or DSWA Household Hazardous Waste Collection.
Delaware Solid Waste Authority – Electronic Goods Recycling Program
http://www.dswa.com/programs/programs_electronic.htm
This new program allows "homeowners and businesses conveniently drop off their unwanted items for free at DSWA facilities statewide."
DSWA Offers Electronic Goods Recycling – June 2001 Newsletter
http://www.dnrec.state.de.us/dnrec2000/admin/news/06-28/0628news.htm
Plans for an annual state electronics recycling day.
Call Danny R. Aguilar, DSWA, at 302-739-5361 or the Citizens’ Response Line at 1-800-404-7080 for additional information.
Delaware Economic Development Office
Green Industries Program
http://www.state.de.us/dedo/departments/green/greenind.htm
The Delaware Economic Development Office (DEDO) and the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) have established a Green Industries Program to promote the use of recycled materials and reduce waste generation within Delaware's business and industrial community.
Delaware Valley Computer Reuse Projects
http://sharetechnology.org/philorgs.html
Provides contact information for computer donation centers in the Delaware/New Jersey Area.
PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Delaware
http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Delaware.html
District of Columbia
District of Columbia Department of Public Works
District of Columbia Household Hazardous Waste
http://dpw.dc.gov/info/house_haz_waste.shtml
Lists dates, locations, and FAQ’s of hazardous waste collection days (includes collection of computers).
PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – District of Columbia
http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/WashDC.html
Florida
Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection – The Electronic Program Home Page
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/waste/categories/electronics/default.htm
Florida’s Strategy for End-of-Life Electronics
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/waste/categories/electronics/pages/strategy.htm
Florida Contacts for Computer, TV and Electronics Demanufacturing and Recycling
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/waste/categories/electronics/documents/recylist.pdf
Focus on Television and Computer Monitors
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/waste/categories/electronics/pages/lead.htm
Breakdown of disassembled computer monitor and statistics on end-of-life monitors.
State Regulations
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/waste/categories/electronics/pages/laws.htm
Facts on Major Types of Electronic Equipment
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/waste/categories/electronics/pages/major_types.htm
Background, Information, Publications, and Research Links
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/waste/categories/electronics/pages/publications.htm
Florida's State Contract for Electronics Recycling
http://fcn.state.fl.us/st_contracts/991705001/
Alachua County – "End-of-Life Electronic Equipment Pilot Collection Program Summary Report"
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/waste/categories/electronics/documents/alach_99.pdf
This report summarizes the results of Alachua County’s pilot collection for consumer end-of-life electronic equipment.
Broward County – News Release October 9, 2001
http://www.broward.org/news003.htm
"Recycling Your Old Electronics Just Got Easier!"
City of Hollywood – Environmental Services Division – Recycling
http://www.hollywoodfl.org/env_services/recycling.htm
Lists locations and acceptable items for recycling electronic equipment.
Hillsborough County Solid Waste Management – Project ReCompute
http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/solidwaste/planet/spring2000/planet3.html
A pilot project to determine the feasibility of collecting, recycling and refurbishing end of life (EOL) electronic equipment.
Pasco County – Report: "The Recycling and Demanufacturing of Computers and Electronic Equipment"
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/waste/categories/electronics/documents/pasco_00.pdf
This report summarizes the results of Pasco County’s pilot collection, recycling and demanufacturing program for post consumers’ end-of-life electronic equipment.
Pinellas County – Report: "Innovative Grant Reimbursement Program"
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/waste/categories/electronics/documents/pinellas_00.pdf
St. Lucie County Recycling – Electronics and Computer Recycling
http://www.stlucieco.gov/recycling/education/electronic_and_computer_recycling.htm
PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Florida
http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Florida.html
Georgia
Georgia Dept. of Community Affairs
http://www.dca.state.ga.us/environmental/index.html
Tips on Electronic Recycling
http://www.dca.state.ga.us/environmental/electronicrec.pdf
"Find out information on recycling your used electronic equipment from your home or business." Includes a listing of electronic recycling centers.
Georgia Recycling Markets
http://www.dca.state.ga.us/environmental/recycling/default.asp
Searchable Database for electronic recyclers.
Directory of Computer Recyclers in Georgia
http://www.ganet.org//dnr/p2ad/comp_recycle.html
ReBoot – GA’s Computer Recycling Program
http://www.gatfl.org/reboot/default.htm
ReBoot is a nonprofit, statewide, collaborative effort of many groups and organizations committed to recycling computers.
PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Georgia
http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Georgia.html
Hawaii
Hawaii Dept. of Health, Solid and Hazardous Waste Branch
http://www.state.hi.us/health/eh/shwb/index.html
Honolulu Recycling and Waste Disposal – Computer Recycling
http://www.opala.org/Computer_Reuse_and_Recycling.htm
Recycling and Composting Companies in Oahu
http://www.opala.org/recycling_companies.html
Includes list for computers and various electronics.
Idaho
Idaho’s Dept. of Environmetal Quality, Waste Management and Remediation Home Page
http://www2.state.id.us/deq/waste/waste1.htm
Southern Idaho Solid Waste
http://www.sisw.org/whattodo.htm
Provides options on how to recycle computers, televisions, cell phones etc.
Illinois
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency – Bureau of Land
http://www.epa.state.il.us/land/citizen-involvement/recycling/index.html
Proposal for a Regional Computer Recycling and Vocational Training Center – August 22, 2000
http://www.juliehamos.org/hottopics/district/2000-08-22.html
Kane County – Electronic Recycling Page
http://www.co.kane.il.us/Environment/recyelectronic.htm
Lists dates and location for electronic recycling collection days.
Lake County Solid Waste Agency – Electronics Recycling Page
http://www.swalco.org/trash/recycling/electronics.htm
Provides information on free electronics collection event and local organizations that accept used electronic equipment.
Rock Island County Waste Management Agency – Computer Recycling
http://www.ricwma.org/genrecycle.htm#computers
Possible options for safe disposal of computer equipment.
PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Illinois
http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Illinois.html
Indiana
Indiana Dept. of Environmental Management
Report on Managing used computers and electronic waste
http://www.state.in.us/idem/oppta/recycling/IASWMD120400usedcomputers.PDF
Database of Indiana Recyclers
http://www.state.in.us/idem/oppta/recycling/search
Indiana Materials Exchange
Allen County Waste Watcher – Recycling Events and Programs
http://www.acwastewatcher.com/recycling_pages/recycling_programs.php
Provides information on the Solid Waste District’s annual computer and electronic recycling collection.
Monroe County Solid Waste Management District – Electronics Recycling
http://www.mcswmd.org/electronics.html
Disposal options for county residents.
Wabash County Solid Waste Management District
http://www.slashthetrash.com/electron.htm
Provides information for county residents and businesses.
PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Indiana
http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Indiana.html
Iowa
Iowa Environmental Protection Division
http://www.state.ia.us/government/dnr/organiza/epd/index.htm
Iowa Land and Quality Waste Management Assistance Division – Iowa Recycling Directories
Materials inclueded are "appliances, computers, computer monitors, circuit boards, magnetic tapes, diskettes, and compact disks."
PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Iowa
http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Iowa.html
Kansas
Kansas Dept. of Health and Environment, Bureau of Waste Management
http://www.kdhe.state.ks.us/waste/
Kansas Business & Industry Recycling Program
http://www.kansasbirp.com/newsletter.html
Provides Information on the Kansas Computer Recycling Center and pick-up service
City of Lawrence: Recycling Division – Disposal of Unwanted Computers
http://recycle.ci.lawrence.ks.us/reflections/rr00025.html
PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Kansas
http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Kansas.html
Kentucky
Kentucky Division of Waste Management
Kentucky Pollution Prevention Center - Partnership for Effective Electronics Reuse and Recycling
Electronics Reuse and Recycling Initiatives
Addresses the growing problem of electronics waste disposal in Kentucky.
PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Kentucky
http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Kentucky.html
Louisiana
Louisiana Dept. of Environmental Quality
PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Louisiana
http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Louisiana.html
Maine
Maine Dept. of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Remediation and Waste Management
http://www.state.me.us/dep/rwm/Home Page.htm
Computer Recycling in Maine
http://www.state.me.us/dep/rwm/computerrecy.htm
Provides background information, various options of disposal, and regulations for schools, businesses, and homeowners, and local contacts
Maryland
Maryland Dept of the Environment Home Page
How can I recycle computers and other electronic equipment?
http://www.mde.state.md.us/was/recycle/faqs.htm#12
eCycling Program Home Page
http://www.mde.state.md.us/was/recycle/factsheets/ecycling_fs.htm
Overview of eCycling Project.
eCycling Events and Permanent Collection Programs
http://www.mde.state.md.us/was/recycle/factsheets/ecycling_events.htm
Computer Reuse and Recycling in Maryland
http://www.mdrecycles.org/directory/Directory.htm
Allegany County Government – Computer Recycling Resources
http://www.gov.allconet.org/recycle/computers.htm
Current-events updates on computer recycling and lists local organizations that accept them for reuse and recycling.
Montgomery County Solid Waste Services – Computer Recycling
http://solidwaste.dpwt.com/recycling/how_to/computers.htm
Lists acceptable computer items and information on local drop off center for county residents.
Town of Somerset/Chevy Chase – Computer Recycling Information
http://www.townofsomerset.com/recycle.html
St. Mary’s County Solid Waste Division – Electronic Recycling
http://www.co.saint-marys.md.us/dpw/recycle/electronicrecycling.htm
PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Maryland
http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Maryland.html
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Dept. of Environmental Protection
http://www.state.ma.us/dep/dephome.htm
TV and Computer Reuse and Recycling Information Home Page
http://www.state.ma.us/dep/recycle/crt/crthome.htm
About TV and Computer Recycling and Reuse: A New Strategy for Discarded Computer Monitors and Televisions
http://www.state.ma.us/dep/recycle/crt/aboutcrt.htm
TV and Computer Recycling and Reuse Regulations
http://www.state.ma.us/dep/recycle/crt/crthome.htm#regs
Consumer Information: Residents with a single TV or computer to recycle
http://www.state.ma.us/dep/recycle/crt/crthome.htm#consumer
Cities and Towns: Set up a CRT recycling program within your municipality
http://www.state.ma.us/dep/recycle/crt/crthome.htm#towns
Business and Industry: Businesses with multiple computers to recycle
http://www.state.ma.us/dep/recycle/crt/crthome.htm#business
Massachusetts TV/Computer Monitor Program In Depth
http://www.state.ma.us/dep/recycle/crt/crthome.htm#history
Recycling Services Directory
http://www.state.ma.us/dep/recycle/rsd/electron.htm
Report: Electronics Re-Use and Recycling Infrastructure Development in Massachusetts –
September 2000
http://www.epa.gov/region1/compliance/solid/jtrfinal00.pdf
In-depth report.
WasteCap of Massachusetts – A Leading Resource for Business Waste Management – Computer Recycling
http://www.wastecap.org:8080/wastecap/commodities/computers/computers.htm
Provides information on computer recycling "tailored to Massachusetts businesses and institutions only."
Cambridge – Computer and Television Recycling in Cambridge
http://www.ci.cambridge.ma.us/~TheWorks/recycling/computer.html
Chelsea Center for Recycling and Economic Development
University of Massachusetts
Berkshire Materials Exchange
Contact Information:
Nancy Nylen/Wendy Penner
c/o Center for Ecological Technology
112 Elm Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Phone: 413 445-4556
PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Massachusetts
http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Massachusetts.html
Michigan
Michigan Dept. of Environmental Quality
http://www.deq.state.mi.us/wmd/
How do I dispose of this: Electronic equipment
http://www.deq.state.mi.us/ead/pub/tas/elecequp.pdf
Recycled Materials Market Directory
http://www.deq.state.mi.us/ead/asp/rmmdmisc.asp
Partial listing for electronic recyclers
Ann Arbor – Computer Recycling
http://www.recycleannarbor.org/re/recomprecycl.html
General information on the city’s computer recycling program.
Kalamazoo County – Old Equipment and Software
http://www.telecity.org/donations.asp
Lists contacts and options for computer equipment and software
Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority – Electronics Recycling
http://www.socrra.org/electronics.html
Washtenaw County Materials Exchange
http://www.co.washtenaw.mi.us/depts/eis/eisex.htm
Washtenaw County Dept. of Environment and Infrastructure Services – Computer Recycling Program
http://www.co.washtenaw.mi.us/depts/EIS/comprec.html
PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Michigan
http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Michigan.html
Minnesota
Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance – Plug Into Recycling
http://www.moea.state.mn.us/plugin/index.cfm
What to do with waste electronic and electrical products.
Recycling for Households
http://www.moea.state.mn.us/plugin/recyclers-household.cfm
Recycling Used Electronics Report
http://www.moea.state.mn.us/plugin/report.cfm
Report on Minnesota’s demonstration project – July 2001.
Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance – Computer and Electronics Market
http://www.moea.state.mn.us/markets/Computers9-26-00.pdf
List of organizations that accept computer and electronic equipment.
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency – Managing Electronic Equipment
http://www.pca.state.mn.us/waste/pubs/4_15.pdf
Anoka County – Integrated Waste Management Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.co.anoka.mn.us/departments/int_waste_mngmnt/iwm_faqs.htm
List of organizations that recycle computers and electronics.
Bloomington – The Green Pages – Computer Recycling
http://www.ci.bloomington.mn.us/cityhall/dept/pubworks/solidwas/greenpg/gp_abc.htm#comp
Hennepin County Environmental Services – A to Z directory to Household Waste Disposal
http://www.co.hennepin.mn.us/environmental/household/a-z.html
Provides information on how to properly dispose electronics and computers.
Scott County - Consumer Electronics
http://www.co.scott.mn.us/eh/sw/consumerelectronics.htm
Lists goals to reduce, reuse, and recycle electronics.
PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Minnesota
http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Minnesota.html
Mississippi
Mississippi Dept. of Environmental Quality Home Page
http://www.deq.state.ms.us/newweb/Home Pages.nsf
Missouri
Missouri Dept. of Natural Resources Home Page
http://www.dnr.state.mo.us/deq/swmp/homeswmp.htm
PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Missouri
http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Missouri.html
Montana
Montana Dept of Environmental Quality Home Page
http://www.deq.state.mt.us/index.asp
Nebraska
Nebraska Dept. of Environmental Quality Home Page
Waste Computers and Monitors
Provides guidance on correct procedures for disposal of computers and monitors, regulations, contacts, and background information.
Electronic Waste: A Challenge for the a New Millenium – Summer 2001
http://www.deq.state.ne.us/Newslett.nsf/pages/Sum01-4a
WasteCap of Lincoln, Nebraska
Computer Collection Service Providers
http://www.wastecaplnk.org/CCSP.html
List of organizations that accept various electronic equipment.
City Of Lincoln, Dept. of Environmental Health – Computer Monitors and Components
http://www.ci.lincoln.ne.us/city/health/environ/pollu/compfact.htm
Provides background information and a list of local organizations that accept computer equipment.
PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Nebraska
http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Nebraska.html
Nevada
PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Nevada
http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Nevada.html
New Hampshire
New Hampshire Dept. of Environmental Services Home Page
Computer Recycling Background Information
http://www.des.state.nh.us/pcas/nhma.htm
Vendors for Computer Recycling
http://www.des.state.nh.us/pcas/comp_recyclers.htm
Current Computer "Take Back" Programs.
http://www.des.state.nh.us/pcas/takeback.htm
New Hampshire Governor’s Recycling Program – Office Recycling
http://www.state.nh.us/recycle/office.html
Information for recycling in the workplace.
City of Keene – Recycling Guide – Electronics
http://www.ci.keene.nh.us/publicworks/recycle/electronics-spec.html
Provides information on the city’s recycling center.
PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – New Hampshire
http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/NewHampshire.html
New Jersey
New Jersey Dept. of Environmental Protection Home Page
Management of Spent Computers and CRTs in New Jersey
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/dshw/lrm/uwrcompu.htm
The New Jersey Solid Waste Policy Group
http://aesop.rutgers.edu/~wastemgmt/countylist.html
"Where to recycle computers, fluorescent bulbs, and mercury devices in your county."
Computer Recycling Organizations
http://microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/NewJersey.html
Township of Catham – Computer Recycling
http://www.chathamtownship.org/comprecycl.htm
Delaware Valley Computer Reuse Projects
http://sharetechnology.org/philorgs.html
Provides contact information for computer donation centers in the Delaware/New Jersey Area.
Gloucester County Improvement Authority Office of Recycling – Where Can I Recycle?
http://www.gciarecycling.org/WhereCanIRecycle.htm
List of county organizations that accept computers and computer equipment.
Morris County Hazardous Waste Management – FAQ’s on Electronics and CRTs
http://www.mcmua.com/hazardouswaste/FAQ_Electronics.htm
Ocean County Dept. of Solid Waste Home Page
http://www.oceancountygov.com/recycle/default.htm
County Computer Recycling Program
http://www.oceancountygov.com/recycle/computers.htm
Information about drop off centers and acceptable items.
Somerset County – Computer Recycling
http://www.co.somerset.nj.us/_ongoing/residents_can_recycle_computers_.htm
Monthly computer drop off dates.
Union County – Electronics Recycling Information
http://www.unioncountynj.org/oem/electron.html
Dates and locations for county collections.
New Jersey Office of Sustainable Business – Computer Recycling
http://www.globallearningnj.org/glean18.htm
Contains information on environmental and regulatory issues, information resources, computer donations, and corporate take back programs.
PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – New Jersey
http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/NewJersey.html
New Mexico
New Mexico Energy Conservation and Management Division
http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/ecmd
No information on electronic recycling.
New Mexico Environmental Dept. Home Page
No information on electronic recycling.
New York
New York State Division of Solid and Hazardous Materials Home Page
http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dshm/index.html
Information on Used Electronics
http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dshm/hzwstman/electron.htm
Provides options for proper disposal of old electronic equipment. Includes links regarding New York’s Hazardous Waste Regulations.
Dismantlers and Recyclers of Used Electronics
http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dshm/hzwstman/dismantl.htm
List of New York State Dimantlers and Recyclers.
Letter to Dismantler and Recycling Firms
http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dshm/hzwstman/usedelec.htm
Letter distrubuted to firms "identified as dismantlers or recyclers of used computer equipment and other used electronics. Because some items (e.g., monitors1 ) typically qualify as "hazardous waste" under DEC's "RCRA" hazardous waste regulations, for your information, we have described below various exemptions that are available when those items will be recycled. Also noted are cases where used electronics may also be exempt from regulation as solid wastes."
Chemung County Chamber of Commerce – Business Directory for Computer Recycling
http://www.chemungchamber.org/BDlist.asp?SCID=57
List of county organizations that accept used computers.
Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency – Computer Recycling
http://www.ocrra.org/Computer_Recycling.htm
List of county organizations that accept used computers.
Rochester Chamber of Commerce
http://www.rnychamber.com/membdir/buscat/comprec.shtml
List of companies that recycle/reuse computers.
CREATE – Computer Recycling for Education and Technology Enhancement
http://seddmznt.nysed.gov/cio/create/
Accepts computer donations for use in state schools, libraries, and other educational institutions.
Waste and Reduction Recycling Program Home Page
http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dshm/redrecy/index.htm
No Information on electronic recycling.
PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – New York
http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/NewYork.html
North Carolina
North Carolina Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance
Electronics – Managing Discarded Electronic Products.
http://www.p2pays.org/electronics/
Provides general recycling information and links to relevant information
Proper Management/Disposal of Household Electronics
http://www.p2pays.org/electronics/rezelec.htm
Proper Management/Disposal of Business Electronics
http://www.p2pays.org/electronics/bizelec.htm
Local Government Involvement with Electronic Recycling
http://www.p2pays.org/electronics/govelec.htm
Directory Market for Recycling Electronic Equipment Serving North Carolina
http://www.p2pays.org/DMRM/dmrm.asp?Page=2&Mattype=EL&B1=Submit
List of disposal companies for: electronic equipment, computers, televisions, CRTs, audio and video equipment, etc.
Computer Recycling in the Town of Cary
http://www.townofcary.org/depts/pwdept/recycling/computers.htm
Information provided on local curbside pickup for computers.
Mecklenburg County Electronics Recycling Program
http://www.p2pays.org/ref/14/13025/frame.htm
Slideshow of county’s recycling program.
Orange County – Computer Users Guide to Waste Reduction in Orange County
http://www.co.orange.nc.us/recycling/Computer%20Recycling.doc
Newsletter regarding recycling outdated computer equipment.
Raleigh Solid Waste Services – Local Computer Recycling/Reuse Options
http://www.raleigh-nc.org/sws/recyclecomputers.htm
Wake County Electronics Recycling Program
http://www.p2pays.org/ref/14/13026/frame.htm
Slideshow of the county’s recycling program.
PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – North Carolina
http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/NorthCarolina.html
North Dakota
North Dakota Dept. of Health: Division of Waste Management
http://www.health.state.nd.us/ndhd/environ/wm/index.htm
City of Fargo – Electronics Recycling
http://ci.fargo.nd.us/SolidWaste/electronics%20collection.htm
Plans to hold an annual collection of electronics for residents.
Ohio
Ohio EPA’s Guide to Computer & Electronics Waste Reduction and Recycling
http://www.epa.state.oh.us/opp/recyc/comp-rc.html
Basic information on recycling electronics and state regulations. Includes a list of electronic recyclers.
Recycled Media: Electronics Recycling News
http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/recycling/pages/electronicsnews.htm
Current events in statewide electronic recycling.
Ohio Penal Industries Computer Recycling Program
http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/recycling/pages/opicrp.htm
Cuyahoga County Old Computer Round-up
http://www.cuyahogaswd.org/residential/computer.shtml
Countywide, semi-annual collection program for computers and cell phones.
Hamilton County Dept. of Environmental Services
http://www.hcdoes.org/sw/comprecycle/computer_recycling.htm
List of organizations that recycle/reuse computers.
Ohio Technology Access Project
Local, nonprofit, computer donation organization
PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Ohio
http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Ohio.html
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Dept. of Environmental Quality
Oregon
Oregon Dept. of Environmental Quality
News Release: Local Groups Organize to Help Deal with Computer and Electronic Product Waste – July 3, 2001
http://www.deq.state.or.us/news/releases/256.htm
"The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Portland-based regional government Metro are teaming up with local governments, industry and other groups from eight Western states to form the Western Electronic Product Stewardship Initiative. The Initiative group will help develop an environmentally responsible approach to dealing with the rapidly increasing amount of obsolete electronic products thrown away each year."
Computer Recycling – Resources in the Whillamette Valley
http://www.computerbits.com/archive/2001/0300/recycling.html
"Organizations in the Whillamette Valley that are involved in keeping computer hardware out of the landfills."
PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Oregon
http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Oregon.html
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Dept. of Environmental Protection Home Page
DEP’s Electronic Discards – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Home Page
http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/airwaste/wm/HHW/Electronics/Home.htm
Springboard to various electronic web sites.
Computer Recyclers and Reusers in Pennsylvania
http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/airwaste/wm/hhw/electronics/Recyclers_list.htm
Used Computer Donation Centers
http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Pennsylvania.html
Delaware County – List of Recyclers
http://www.co.delaware.pa.us/recycle/list.html
Includes a category for computer recycling.
Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority – Special Programs and Services
http://www.lcswma.org/service.htm
Provides computer recycling information for county residents and businesses.
Carnegie Melon Computer Recycling Center
http://www.cmu.edu/acs/hardweb/Recycling.html
PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Pennsylvania
http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Pennsylvania.html
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Home Page
The Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation’s
Computer Recycling Drop Off Dates
http://www.rirrc.org/site/hg/computer.asp
Computer Recycling FAQ’s
http://www.rirrc.org/site/hg/computer_faq.asp
Computer Recycling Fact Sheet
http://www.rirrc.org/site/hg/computer_factsheet.asp
News Release
http://www.rirrc.org/site/hg/computer_NR.asp
"R.I. Resource Recovery Corp. Sponsors First State-Wide Computer Recycling Program in U.S."
Southern New England Materials Exchange
http://www.rirrc.org/site/sneme/available.asp?what_maters=14
List of disposal companies for computers, electronics, and various household appliances.
South Carolina
South Carolina Dept. of Health and Environmental Control – Recycling Home Page
http://www.scdhec.net/recycle/
Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling – "FYI: Obsolete + Electronics = E-Waste"
http://www.scdhec.net/recycle/forms/new_fyis/e_waste.pdf
Report on electronics recycling.
PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – South Carolina
http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/SouthCarolina.html
South Dakota
Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources – Waste Management Home Page
http://www.state.sd.us/denr/des/wastemgn/wasteprg.htm
Florescent Bulb Recyclers
http://www.state.sd.us/denr/des/wastemgn/Recycling/Bulbs.htm
Listing of mercury and bulb recyclers throughout the country. Includes a few that accept electronics and computers.
Tennessee
Tennessee Dept. of Environment and Conservation: Division of Community Assistance
http://www.state.tn.us/environment/dca/index.html
Computer and Electronics Recycling in Tennessee
http://www.state.tn.us/environment/dca/electronics.htm
Provides basic statisctics on electronic recycling and lists a few options for recycling.
Tennesse Dept. of Environment and Conservation Newsletter
http://www.state.tn.us/environment/dca/p2alert0044.pdf
Newsletter on Computer Recycling – Winter 2000
City of Knoxville - Computer Recycling Program
http://www.knoxvillesolidwaste.org/solidwaste/computers.asp
PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Tennessee
http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Tennessee.html
Texas
Texas National Resource Conservation Commission – "Computer Castoffs"
http://www.tnrcc.state.tx.us/admin/topdoc/pd/020/01-03/computer.html
Natural Outlook Article on Computer Recycling – Summer 2001
Computer Recycling Centers and Refurbished Computers for Texas Nonprofits and Schools
http://www.txserve.org/national/complinks.html
"These are organizations that recycle used computers, accept donations of used or older versions of software and hardware, and provide these resources for free or at greatly-reduced prices for Texas nonprofit organizations and schools."
City of Austin – Computers: How to Recycle
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/sws/computer.htm
List of Austin City computer recyclers.
PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Texas
http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Texas.html
Utah
Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste Home Page
http://www.deq.state.ut.us/eqshw/dshw-1.htm
Recycling Coalition of Utah – Computer and Electronic Recycling
http://www.recycle.utah.org/computer%20recycling.html
Lists alternatives to dumping in landfills.
PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Utah
http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Utah.html
Vermont
Vermont Computer Reuse and Recycling Listing
http://www.anr.state.vt.us/dec/wastediv/recycling/compR3.htm
Vermont Business Materials Exchange
Listing of available and wanted computer and electronic material.
Rutland County Solid Waste District – Computer Recycling
http://www.rcswd.com/HouseholdHazardousWaste.htm#ComputerRecycling
Provides information on computer recycling for local businesses and residents.
PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Vermont
http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Vermont.html
Viriginia
Virginia Dept. of Environmental Quality – Computer and Electronics Recycling
http://www.deq.state.va.us/recycle/computer.html
Contains both links and lists of electronics recycling vendors.
Computer and Electronics Recycling in Virginia
http://www.deq.state.va.us/recycle/collections.htm
Summary of local electronic recycling collections.
Electronics Waste (e-waste) Management Interim Recommendations
http://www.deq.state.va.us/waste/ewaste.html
Possible solutions to effective e-waste recycling.
Virginia’s Green Electronic Program Home Page
http://www.deq.state.va.us/rupluggedin/prevent.html
Provides regulations for business, households, recyclers, refurbishers, and dismantlers.
Arlington County Department of Environmental Services – Recycling Other Materials
http://www.co.arlington.va.us/des/swd/other_mat.htm
Provides information on the annual household hazardous waste collection event and local organizations that accept computer and electronic equipment.
Fairfax County Waste Reduction and Recycling – Computer Recycling
http://www.co.fairfax.va.us/gov/dpwes/recycling/mat-comp.htm
List of local organizations that accept used computers for reuse and recycling.
Loudoun County – Computer Recycling Efforts
http://www.loudoun-net.com/education/recycle.htm
Organizations in the region that accept used computers for reuse and recycling.
PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Virginia
http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Virginia.html
Washington
Washington State Dept. of Ecology Home Page
http://www.ecy.wa.gov/ecyhome.html
King County Solid Waste Division – Computer Recovery Project Home Page
http://dnr.metrokc.gov/swd/default.shtml
Why Reuse and Recycle?
http://dnr.metrokc.gov/swd/why.shtml
Where to Go
http://dnr.metrokc.gov/swd/where.shtml
List of organizations that take used computer equipment for donation or resale.
PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Washington
http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Washington.html
West Virginia
West Virginia Dept. of Environmental Protection
No information on electronic recycling.
West Virginia Materials Recycling Directory
http://www.wvdo.org/recycling/dbase/pc.cfm
Computer donations listing by county.
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources – Waste Management Program Computer Recycling
http://www.recycletechnologies.com/wi-computer_recycling.htm
Provides general information, FAQ’s, and state regulations.
Wisconsin Recycling Markets Directory
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/apps/markets/matsearch.asp
Wisconsin Recycling Markets Directory - Computers
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/aw/wm/recycle/md/03/computer.htm
Dane County - Computer Reuse/Recycling Opportunities for County Residents and Businesses
http://www.co.dane.wi.us/pubworks/recyc/computers.htm
PEP National Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Wisconsin
http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Recycle/Wisconsin.html
Wyoming
Wyoming Dept. of Environmental Quality, Solid and Hazardous Waste Division Home Page
http://deq.state.wy.us/shwd.htm
Wyoming Recycling
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