Computer disposal, donation, and recycling information
Below is a listing of locations and information on properly disposing of your computer equipment and batteries and donation information for working computers and electronics. Users who have older working computers may also want to see: What to do with an old computer.
Most of the companies and locations listed on this page are for residents in the United States or Canada. We recommend searching online for recycling locations near you for companies and locations in other countries.
Recycling batteries
Because of how many devices use batteries today, it's important to dispose of batteries properly and safely to help the environment and other beings. Also, there are now over 500 recycling laws in the United States, and not disposing of the batteries appropriately may result in fines to you or your company.
In no instance can a battery be incinerated. Disposing of a battery by burning causes it to explode. In case of a rupture, leaking electrolyte, or any other skin exposure to the electrolyte, immediately flush the area with water. If an eye exposure happens, flush the eyes with water for 15 minutes and consult a physician.
- Additional information on batteries is on our battery help page.
Below is a listing of some companies. Also, some major electronic retail stores in the United States accept used ink cartridges.
Below are a few companies that assist in recycling batteries.
Phone: (888) 852-8127
Batteries recycled: Able to manage every spent battery manufactured today.
Phone: (855) 639-2925
Batteries recycled: UPS/Battery Back-Ups
Phone: +91(141) 405-7800
Batteries recycled: Lead Acid battery recycling in India.
Computer and related equipment dismantling
If you have a computer or computer equipment, including computer networking equipment, beyond repair or too old to be useful, we recommend one of the below services for proper dismantling. If you have a usable computer, even if it's old, you may want to consider donating the computer instead of dismantling or recycling it.
Many computer and hardware manufacturers also have recycling or trade-in programs. Below lists major manufacturers and links to their recycling programs.
- Apple recycling program
- Dell recycling program
- Epson recycling program
- Hewlett Packard recycling program
- Lexmark recycling program
Below is a short list of some major recycling companies capable of recycling computers and computer equipment.
Phone and Address: Sims Recycling Solutions has over 50 sites globally. Check the Sims Recycling Solutions website for details.
About: Accepts computers, monitors, telephones, related equipment, and other electronics.
Phone: (855) 639-2925
Batteries recycled: Accepts laptops, monitors, printers, servers, and other products.
Phone: (888) SHOP-IBM (Reference part number 06P7513)
About: IBM can recycle any PC with an IBM logo for free.
Parts capable of recycling: Only IBM PCs, monitors, printers, and optional attachments.
Back Thru the Future Technology Disposal
Phone: (973) 823-9752
Address: Refer to the web page (multiple locations)
About: Back Thru The Future Technology Disposal is one of the largest computer recyclers in the United States and is a woman-owned business. The company recycles microcomputers for corporations, educational institutions, governments, and individuals. Back Thru The Future has committed itself to finding uses for this older technology and preventing it from becoming a high-tech waste.
Parts capable of recycling: All computer equipment. For corporations, educational institutions, government, and individuals.
Phone: (632) 584-4478
Address:
Envirocycle Philippines, Inc.
Silangan Industrial Park
Canlubang, Calamba, Laguna, Philippines
About: Electronic waste recovery specialist of all sorts. Compliant with government regulations that include downstream vendor and supplier audits, operational permits, and environmentally compliant processes.
Parts capable of recycling: All electrical components and monitors.
Phone: Total reclaim has locations in Alaska and Portland, OR. See their website for phone numbers.
About: Total Reclaim provides environmentally responsible asset reclamation and disposition services to the electronics industry. Total Reclaim is the Pacific Northwest's largest electronics recycler, handling 9,000,000 lbs of monitors, televisions, and other electronics.
Phone: (201) 223-0072
Address:
701 Penhorn Ave.
Secaucus, NJ 07094
About: Morgen Industries offers hard subsidiary, MI Secure, at its facility.
Phone: (877) 328-2927
E-mail: [email protected]
Address:
416 Green Lane
Unit #5
Bristol, Pa 19007
About: Provides recycling for most types of electronic devices.
Phone: (419) 279-8233
Address:
6540 West Central Ave., Suite D
Toledo, OH 43617
About: Provides recycling for nearly all modern electronic devices.
Phone:(409) 899-5594 or (877) 261-9914
Fax: (409) 899-5995
Address:
3940 Eastex Fwy
Beaumont, TX 77703
About: Company capable of recycling computers, monitors, etc.
Monitor dismantling
Phone: (855) 639-2925
Batteries recycled: Accepts laptops, monitors, printers, servers, and other products.
Phone: (206) 343-7443
Fax: (206) 343-7445
Address:
Total Reclaim Inc. Seattle
2200 6th Ave. South
Seattle, WA 98134
About: Total Reclaim provides environmentally responsible asset reclamation and disposition services to the electronics industry. Total Reclaim is the Pacific Northwest's largest electronics recycler, handling 9,000,000 lbs of monitors, televisions, and other electronics.
Recycling used printer ink cartridges
Many printer manufacturers have recycling programs. Below lists printer companies and links to their recycling programs.
Finally, some major electronic retail stores in the United States also accept used ink cartridges. Below is a listing of some companies.
Additional information and help with recycling ink cartridges is found through the link below.
Computer donation
Rather than disposing of your computer, the best option for managing "retired" computer equipment properly is material recovery for all usable parts. If the equipment still functions, consider donating it to a local school or nonprofit organization. For computers beyond repair, see the computer and related equipment dismantle page.
Below lists various organizations that also accept used computer equipment. Call them before sending anything to ensure the item(s) meet their needs.
As much as we would like to, Computer Hope does not donate its equipment. See: Can Computer Hope donate some computer equipment to me?
Phone: (203) 863-9100
Fax: (203) 863-9230
Address:
National Cristina Foundation
500 West Putnam Avenue
Greenwich, Connecticut 06830
About: Accepts computer equipment for donation to organizations serving the disadvantages.
Phone: (416) 534-6017
E-mail: [email protected]
Address:
2450 Lawrence Ave. E, Unit 1
Toronto, ON
M1P 2R7
About: Nonprofit charity providing computer hardware, networking, and technology support.
About: Comprehensive electronics recovery, reuse, and responsible environmental partnership between Goodwill and Dell. Has several locations throughout the United States in states such as California, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Texas. The address and other contact information for each location are found on the above link under participating goodwills.
About: Nationwide electronics recycling company. Most of the time, the disposal fee is free. They comply with the California Environmental Protection Agency. When your electronics are disposed of, they send you a free report of what was recycled and a proof of recycling certificate.
Electronic Recycling Association
Phone: (877) 939-2783 - Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver
Address:
1301 34th Ave. SE
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
11404 143rd Street
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
38 East 69th Ave.
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
About: A Canadian nonprofit company specializing in reducing electronic waste in landfills. They collect unwanted computers for reuse, refurbishing, and recycling. They donate to charities and other nonprofit organizations. They have several drop-off locations in the following locations in Canada: Alberta, Vancouver, Toronto, and most of the rest of Canada.
Phone: (732) 429-4392
Address:
165 Chubb Ave.
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
About: Based in New Jersey, eRevival is one of the leading electronics recycling companies. They accept any computer equipment and electronic equipment.