What is E WASTE?
E Waste (aka. Electronic Waste) consists of discarded computers, televisions, cell phones, fax machines, stereos and other electronic equipment. Monitors and televisions cannot be put into landfills because of their lead content. Other electronic equipment also contains heavy metals including mercury, arsenic, cadmium, among others. Computers under five years old and other working electronics can generally be reused, while older computers and broken electronics are generally recycled.

How To Dispose?
These goods cannot be taken to landfill so you aren’t able to put these things into a roll off or dumpster, instead take to a drop off location such as:

Goodwill Drop Off:
This is a free of charge service, Usable electronics will be data cleansed, refurbished and loaded with a legal operating system for resale in Goodwill stores. Older electronics will be de-manufactured and recycled.

St. Vincent de Paul:
Accepts almost all electronics, working or not, there is usually no charge. Does not accept small electronics such as cooking items and lamps.

Other Thrift Shops and Charitable Organizations:
These organizations will accept computers that are less than 5 years old and in good condition. Many will also take other electronics in good working condition. Be sure to call before taking items in because electronics acceptance policies often change.

Transfer Stations:
Most accept electronics for recycling. None of the electronics brought to transfer stations are refurbished for reuse –all are de-manufactured and recycled. Fees may be charged for monitors and televisions. The fee depends upon size and type of waste product.