Recycle Small Electronics at Your Post Office
White, plastic envelopes -- just like the one pictured here -- can be used to mail in small electronics for recycling at no cost to you. The postage-paid mailers are free and can be picked up from your local post office.
Items that may be placed in the envelopes:
- cell phones
- PDAs
- digital cameras
- MP3 players
- inkjet cartridges
- other small electronics
Electronics received through this program will either be reused, recycled or broken down into their component parts for reuse and recycling.
Adapt Your Analog TV
On February 17, 2009 all full-power broadcast television stations in the United States will stop broadcasting on analog airwaves and begin broadcasting only in digital. This DOES NOT mean that you will need to get rid of your existing analog TV in order to watch over-the-air broadcasts. Instead, a digital-to-analog converter box will allow you to continue using your analog TV. For more information about the digital TV transition, go to the Federal Communication’s Commission Web site. To obtain a coupon good toward the purchase of an eligible digital-to-analog converter box, call 1-888-388-2009, TTY 1-877-530-2634.
Take Back Programs
Several electronics manufacturers will help you recycle your old computer, printer, etc., for FREE when you purchase a new one from them. Some will even pick up the old unit(s) from your home. Contact your manufacturer for details.
Organizations Accepting Donations
Following is a list of local organizations that accept used electronics
for reuse and recycling. Please read the descriptions carefully as the
types of equipment accepted vary substantially among locations. Remember
to ask if a fee is charged. (Disclaimer: The Fairfax
County Division of Solid Waste Collection and Recycling does not endorse
any of the organizations listed. This information is provided as a
general public service. If you know of any changes or additions to this
list, please contact us via e-mail or by calling
703-802-3322, TTY 711.)
Davis Memorial Goodwill Industries
202-715-2637
Ask for Maurice Gregory. Will take computers with a 486 microprocessor or later if working.E-Tech Recycling, Inc.
703-378-5500
Accepts any type of computer equipment, televisions, telephones, camcorders, etc.
Disposal fees charged for monitors ($7) and televisions ($15-$35).EMS Professional Software
1-240-683-5949
Buys and sells old and used computer software.Gifts in Kind International
703-836-2121
Ask for Lena Douglas. Accepts complete working systems. Pentium II or greater. Minimum of 10.PC Recycler, Inc.
1-800-731-1909
Accepts computers and laptops, printers, fax machines, copiers, televisions, telephones, stereos, etc. Some fees apply. Hosts public drop-off events on the second Friday and Saturday of each month in Chantilly. Offers pick-up service and computer drive destruction.Salvation Army
703-642-9276
Accepts working computers less than 4 years old.ServiceSource
703-461-6000
Will take any PCs working or not.
A $10 fee is charged per monitor to offset special disposal costs.
(NOTE: Monitors with broken glass cannot be accepted.)Staples
All U.S. store locations accepting used computers, monitors, laptops, printers and faxes. The item(s) did not need to be purchased through Staples. There is a $10 charge per large item. See local stores for more information.Turtle Wings
410-975-9046
Will pick up and recycle electronics from homes and offices for a nominal fee.Thomas Jefferson High School
703-750-8300
Will accept Pentium III or better and SPARC/SOLARS stations.
Local Collection Events
Upcoming Computer Recycling Events are posted online on our Calendar of Events.