No Charge for Computer Disposal

Metro Waste Authority Partners with Goodwill
to Accept Computers at No Cost

Residents can now drop off computers and their accessories at the Metro Hazardous Waste Drop-Off free of charge; however, a $0.50/lb. charge still applies to electronics (televisions, radios and other gadgets you no longer want).

“By partnering with Goodwill’s Dell Reconnect Program, we no longer pay the cost to ship these items for de-manufacturing,” said Judi Mendenhall, Metro Hazardous Waste Drop-Off facility manager. “We still encourage residents to recycle computers wherever is most convenient, but many people like the one-stop shop service we have and bring all hazardous items they’ve cleaned out of their house at the same time.”

List of Accepted Computer Items

• Computers, computer parts (desktop, laptop and tablets)
• Computer monitors and terminals (CRT and LCD)
• Computer accessories (keyboards, mice, speakers
• Computer related electronics (networking equipment, web-cameras, laptop docks, etc.)
• Batteries and battery backups
• Cords and cables (including AC adapters, power cables and internal ribbons)
• Flash drives
• Floppies and magnetic media
• Hard drives, optical drives and floppy drives (external or internal)
• Ink & toner cartridges
• Internal computer components (motherboards,cards, power supplies, etc.)
• Printers
• Software, CDs and DVDs
• Scanners
• Tablets

Computers contain hazardous but valuable and scarce materials. Luckily, more companies are reusing these materials, resulting in more free recycling options for residents. Learn more about the Metro Hazardous Waste Drop-Off and other local options on www.WhereItShouldGo.com.

Businesses
Businesses can dispose of computers and electronics at the Metro Hazardous Waste Drop-Off, but must pay the $0.50/lb. charge. Qualifying businesses can also dispose of hazardous materials. For information about businesses services, call 515.333.4434.

For more information, visit www.WhereItShouldGo.com or call 515.244.0021.