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Old televisions, both digital and analog may be recycled with a variety of groups and organizations (small fees may apply) or taken to a county-sponsored electronics recycling event. If these options do not work for you, you may dispose of your television(s) for a fee.
Learn about the digital television conversion on the cable portion of our Web site.
Collection Events
Upcoming Electronic Recycling Events are posted online on our Calendar of Events.
Organizations Accepting Used Electronics
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.
Following is a list of local organizations and businesses 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 or
businesses 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 703-324-5230, TTY 711.)
Best Buy
All store locations in Fairfax County are accepting used televisions, computers, phones, cameras, and other electronics devices and peripherals (e.g., printers, faxes, keyboards). Customers can bring in no more than two units per day, per household. There is a $10 charge for TVs, CRTs, monitors and laptops. Customers are given a $10 Best Buy gift card to offset the cost. Not accepted: Televisions or monitor screens greater than 32," console televisions, air conditioners, microwaves or appliances.Kiosks in the front of all Best Buy stores accept ink cartridges, rechargeable batteries, and cell phones, CDs, DVDs and PDAs for recycling. See local stores for more information.
Davis Memorial Goodwill Industries
202-715-2637
Ask for Maurice Gregory. Will take computers with a 486 microprocessor or later if working.eAsset Solutions, LLC.
703-534-5865
Will recycle wires, cables, connectors, CRT monitors, PCs, printers, and other obsolete equipment. Equipment typically purchased outright or consigned includes: telephones, phone systems, unused toner or printer cartridges, network/communication devices, unused equipment with original packaging, laptops less than four years old, dot matrix, laser, or specialty printers in excellent working condition, satellite and RF equipment, and other types of high end equipment.E-Tech Recycling, Inc.
703-378-5500
Accepts any type of computer equipment, televisions, telephones, camcorders, etc.
Disposal fees charged for monitors and televisions. Also accepts CDs and DVDs for recycling.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.Good Will Industries
1-800-741-0186
Computer recycling is provided through a program cosponsored by Goodwill, Dell and the Reconnect Partnership. Computers may be of any brand, age or condition. Good Will locations also accept other electronics such as stereos and televisions. Not accepted: Stereos or televisions that are contained within console units.LG Take-Back Program
703-207-9100
LG, Zenith and GoldStar brands ONLY. Electronics by these manufacturers may include: televisions, monitors, audio equipment, video cassette players and recorders, DVD players and recorders, combination TV/VCR and TV/DVD units. Cell phones, GPS units and PDA devices are accepted regardless of manufacturer.PC Recycler, Inc.
703-436-1967
Accepts computers and laptops, printers, fax machines, copiers, televisions, telephones, stereos, etc. Some fees apply. Hosts public drop-off events on the second Saturday of each month in Chantilly. Offers computer pick-up service and computer drive destruction.Salvation Army
703-642-9276
Accepts working electronics such as televisions, computers (less than 4 years old), stereos, telephones, etc. Not accepted: console televisions or stereos.ServiceSource
703-461-6000
Will take any PCs working or not. A fee is charged per monitor to offset special disposal costs. Not accepted: Monitors with broken glass.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 fee charged for large items. See local stores for more information.Waste Not Recycling
703-787-0200
Ask for Jack Hope. Will accept computers, cell phones, printers, etc. Location primarily accepts paper (all types) and has on and off-site shredding locations. Businesses may bring bottles and cans to be recycled.
Phones for Soldiers
By recycling your cell phone at a participating location, you can help soldiers stay in touch with their families back home. The Cell Phones for Soldiers program works to turn old cell phones into minutes of prepaid calling cards for U.S. troops. Your donation is tax deductible.
See Also:
Digital
Television Conversion
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Green IT: Computer and Electronic Recycling in Fairfax County (PDF)
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