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Computers, TVs & Electronics - Household Waste Guide

Takeback Program

All manufacturers whose computers and televisions are sold to households and small businesses in Michigan are required to have free and convenient takeback recycling programs available to consumers. The take-back program descriptions included in this document are taken directly from the electronic device manufacturer registration forms found at http://www.michigan.gov/documents/deq/dnre-sw-List_Registered_Manufacturers_311892_7.pdf.

Takeback Program Descriptions by Brand

Select the brand of your computer or television to find information about the take-back recycling program provided by the manufacturer. Any television brand, including those not listed below, can go back to any take-back program.

Kent County Programs

Household computers and small consumer electronics can be recycled to help divert some of the potentially hazardous substances and recyclable materials from the landfill.

Company	Location	Phone	Link
Kent County Recycling & Education Center	977 Wealthy SW Grand Rapids	616.336.2467	Website	Open Mon - Fri 7:30am - 4pm There is no cost for individuals to recycle the following items at this facility: computer tower and laptop, computer monitor, computer accessories (speakers, mouse, keyboard), scanner, printer, fax machine, copier, networking equipment, stereo, VCR, DVD player, video game player, video camera, digital camera, television, microwave, telephone, cell phone, pager, CD, DVD, floppy disc, VHS tapes.
North Kent Recycle & Transfer Station	2908 Ten Mile Rd Rockford	616.866.5070	Website	Open Mon - Sat 7:30am - 5pm There is no cost for individuals to recycle the following items at this facility: computer tower and laptop, computer monitor, computer accessories (speakers, mouse, keyboard), scanner, printer, fax machine, copier, networking equipment, stereo, VCR, DVD player, video game player, video camera, digital camera, television, microwave, telephone, cell phone, pager, CD, DVD, floppy disc, VHS tapes.
South Kent Landfill	300 100th Street Byron Center	616.877.4092	Website	Open Mon - Fri 7:30am - 5pm Sat 7:30am - 3:30pm There is no cost for individuals to recycle the following items at this facility: computer tower and laptop, computer monitor, computer accessories (speakers, mouse, keyboard), scanner, printer, fax machine, copier, networking equipment, stereo, VCR, DVD player, video game player, video camera, digital camera, television, microwave, telephone, cell phone, pager, CD, DVD, floppy disc, VHS tapes.
Goodwill Retail & Donation Centers			Website	Free program for consumers to reuse and recycle unwanted electronics. Bring your unwanted new or used technology to any local Goodwill store or donation center (listed below), and Goodwill will refurbish or recycle the equipment. Note: remove all data from your hard drive before donating.
Comprenew	629 Ionia Avenue Grand Rapids	616.451.4400	Website	Residents can recycle household electronics at no cost and basic data wipes on computers will be provided at no charge. Businesses must call first.
Valley City Environmental Services	1040 Market Avenue Grand Rapids	616.235.1500	Website

Staples	Staples makes it easy for customers to recycle e–waste by simply bringing their used computers, monitors, laptops, and desktop printers, faxes and all–in–ones to any U.S. Staples store. They also have options for for recycling ink and toner cartridges, cell phones and other personal electronics, and rechargeable batteries. See their website or stores for details.
Office Depot	Office Depot stores across the country are now offering a low cost recycling service for consumer electronics including everything from your computer to your digital camera and small televisions that will fit in the box. See their website or stores for details.
Costco	Trade in or recycle your old electronic equipment. The Trade-In Program is available to all customers of Costco who elect to trade in or recycle any qualifying consumer electronic product currently offered by the program. Based on the configuration and condition of your item, Costco will offer to purchase your item at the value displayed by the trade-in value estimator. You can use the online Value Estimator to display your potential trade-in value or send an item in for direct recycle.
RadioShack	The RadioShack Online Trade-In Program allows customers to exchange used, portable electronics for a RadioShack gift card.
Sams Club	EcoNEW allows anyone to redeem their unwanted electronics for a Sam’s Club gift card, the value of which is determined by the quantity and quality of electronics traded in. The program accepts most consumer electronics and office equipment. Program officials stated that all electronics collected will be processed domestically, with a no-landfill guarantee. Items will be evaluated for re-use or re-sale before being disassembled for recycling.
Best Buy	Free recycling drop-off kiosks just inside the door of every single U.S. Best Buy store, are available for consumers to drop off old cell phones, rechargeable batteries, and ink-jet cartridges at no cost. Best Buy hosts and/or sponsors a series of weekend recycling events at its store parking lots across the U.S.