State Recycling Programs & Disposal Restrictions

Thanks to Verizon Wireless for providing this great list of sites across the U.S. where you can recycle electronics.

Some states have established electronic waste recycle programs, including many that are free to consumers.

Recyclemac comment: Why are there only 13 states out there doing this kind of thing? IF your state is NOT LISTED let us know and we’ll add them here..

• Connecticut  or call 1-888-424-4193
• Hawaii  or call 1-808-586-4226
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Minnesota  or call 1-800-657-3864
• New Jersey
• North Carolina
• Oregon  Oregon E-Cycles: Free recycling for computers, monitors and TVs or call 1-888-5-ECYCLE
• Pennsylvania  or call 1-800-346-4242
• Rhode Island
• Vermont
• Washington  Recycle computers, monitors and TVs free of charge or call 1-800-RECYCLE.
• Wisconsin  or call 1-800-943-0003

Note: North Carolina, Vermont and Wisconsin prohibit the disposal of netbook computers, tablets and in Wisconsin, cellphones, in solid waste landfills. Other states may have similar restrictions. More information is available on the websites identified above

Protect your Personal Data

Most recyclers will attempt to erase data from refurbished or recycled devices. However, it is good practice to purge your personal data – your contact list, photos, text messages, etc. – before giving it over to a recycler (or passing it to a family member or friend).