Electronics Donation and Recycling

Electronic products are made from valuable resources and materials, including metals, plastics, and glass, all of which require energy to mine and manufacture. Donating or recycling consumer electronics conserves our natural resources and avoids air and water pollution, as well as greenhouse gas emissions that are caused by manufacturing virgin materials.

Did you know? Texas has manufacturer take-back laws for both computers and televisions. Many of these offer mail-back programs at no cost to you! This is the easiest way to recycle your old computer or TV. To find out information on each program please visit the links below. Once there, find the manufacturer of the item you want to recycle and follow the link to the business page for recycling. Look for mail back options once there. Most provide a free shipping label that you just put on the box with the item and mail-back. This cost is covered by manufacturer per state law. Looking to recycle a TV? Check here: https://www.tceq.texas.gov/p2/recycle/electronics/tv_recycling.html#S; or Call: 1-855-TV-Recycle Looking to recycle a computer? Check here: https://www.tceq.texas.gov/p2/recycle/electronics/manufacturer-list.html#A; or Call: 512-239-3143

Visit EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency for more information on where to recycle electronics.

Westpark Consumer Recycling Center

Located at Hwy. 59S between Chimney Rock & Fountain View (Galleria Area)

This facility accepts recyclables at no additional charge to City of Houston residents.

View the Westpark website here...

Environmental Service Centers

The North and South ESC locations both provide a drive through, drop-off site for Houston residents to bring their Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and residential electronic waste or electronic scrap items.

Household hazardous waste or residential electronic scrap items should not be placed on the curb or in your automated container for garbage collection or heavy trash pickup.

View the ESC's website here...

ACCEPTABLE ITEMS: Computers

Routers

Laptops

Power Cords

UPS

Cellular Phones

VCRs

Scrap Metal/Wire

Monitors

Hubs

Printers

Cables Servers

DVD Players

Cable Boxes

Ink Jet Cartridges

TVs (CRT TV's up to 36")

Mice & Keyboards

Switches

Fax Machines

Cell Phones

Telephones

Toner Cartridges

Copiers NON ACCEPTABLE ITEMS: Vacuum cleaners

CRT TVs larger than 36"

Weed eaters

Radios

Thermostats(any type)

Smoke and Carbon monoxide Detectors

Fluorescent Light Bulbs

Appliance (Refrigerators, Stoves, Washer/Dryer)

Clocks

Paint Cans

Game Consoles Irons

Freezers

Microwaves

Medical / Biohazard Waste

Household Alkaline Batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9V)

Home Appliances

Washing Machines

Space Heaters

Rice Cookers

Air Conditioners

Oil Waste

Once a month drop-off sites:

Increased safety protocol due to Covid-19: Residents will be required to wear a mask or face covering when talking to staff on site. Residents are encouraged to place items for drop-off in their trunk for easy contactless unloading. Residents will be required to wear a mask or face covering when talking to staff on site. Residents are encouraged to place items for drop-off in their trunk for easy contactless unloading.

The monthly Saturday electronics recycling events will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the:

Kingwood Metro Transit Center

When: Saturday, October 3, 2020

Saturday, October 3, 2020 Where: Kingwood Neighborhood Recycling Center

Kingwood Neighborhood Recycling Center Time: 9:00 am till 3:00 pm

9:00 am till 3:00 pm Event Flyer: E-Waste Recycling - Kingwood

Houston-Area Depository and Recycling Locations

Neighborhood Depository/Recycling Centers

Neighborhood Recycling Drop-off Locations

Environmental Service Center (ESC) Locations

Disposal Links

Anti-Freeze || Batteries || Fluorescent Lights || Lawn/Garden Chemicals || Medical Waste

Mercury || Paint || Pharmaceuticals || Used Oil