The NYS Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act requires manufacturers of covered electronic equipment to collect and recycle or reuse their brands of products from residents and small businesses, for free. A number of retailers and community organizations work with manufacturers to accept electronics, or voluntarily offer their own recycling programs for a wide range of electronics.

The NYC Department of Sanitation is launching e-cycleNYC, with Electronic Recyclers International with funding from electronics manufacturers. e-cycleNYC is an innovative new program where NYC apartment buildings can sign up for a free and convenient service to pick up and recycle unwanted electronics.

For additional recycling and reuse options for end-of-life electronics, visit electronics recycling. Entities not covered by the law should visit electronics recycling info for businesses.

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e-cycleNYC
other electronics recycling options
electronics take-back requirements for retailers 
ny state dec's guidance for consumers  

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Highlighted Options 

	The take-back programs highlighted below go above and beyond the minimum collection requirements mandated by law. These include manufacturer-funded programs that accept a wide variety of types and brands of electronics, as well as retailer and community programs. All programs listed accept all brands of electronics and accept working and non-working electronics with no purchase necessary.
	The trade-in programs listed in products and services offer monetary incentives for used electronics based on appraisal. Some programs have in-store services, while others provide pre-paid shipping labels. If your item is valued at little or nothing, these programs still offer free recycling.
	To find programs specific to your brand of covered electronic equipment, visit your manufacturer’s website or call their toll-free telephone number listed on the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's list of electronic equipment manufacturers registered in NYS .

If a manufacturer refuses to recycle your electronics, report it to the NY State Department of Environmental Conservation  online or call 1-800-TIPP DEC (1-800-847-7332).

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Highlighted Take-Back Programs

Best Buy  accepts up to three items per household per day free of charge (size restrictions apply). They also offer haul-away and pickup  programs for console or large TVs and appliances.

convenient drop-off locations and offers pickup service

 accepts all covered electronics, including TV's, as well as non-covered electronics

Electronic Manufacturers Recycling Management Company  offers NY residents a free, postage-paid mail-back program for any brand of electronic equipment, as well as local drop-off locations.

mailback service and convenient drop-off locations

Goodwill Industries  and Dell Reconnect  accept any brand of old computer and peripherals (keyboards, mice, printers, etc.) for FREE at Goodwill stores. Some locations also accept TVs through We Recycle! . Residents are responsible for removing data from hard drives.

convenient drop-off locations

 accepts all covered electronics, including TV's

Lower East Side Ecology Center  partners with electronics manufacturers and community groups to offer NYC residents, small businesses (max. 50 employees), and non-profit organizations convenient electronics collection and recycling events throughout the five boroughs, as well as a permanent e-waste collection center  located in Brooklyn.
469 President Street
(at Nevins Street)
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 858-8777

permanent drop-off location and community events

 accepts all covered electronics, including TV's, as well as non-covered electronics

Office Depot  accepts any brand of used electronics for $5, $10, or $15 depending on the size of the item. See their store locator  to find the closest retail location.

convenient drop-off locations (charges a fee)

 accepts most covered electronics, including small TV's, as well as non-covered electronics

Salvation Army  partners with computer and TV manufacturers to collect any type/brand of consumer electronics for recycling for FREE at their stores.

convenient drop-off locations

 accepts all covered electronics, including TV's

Sims Recycling Solutions  offers NY residents a free, postage-paid mail-back program for any brand of electronic equipment, as well as local collection events (see their website for a listing of upcoming events).

mailback service and community events

 accepts all covered electronics, including TV's

Sony  partners with local retailers to accept small and medium size electronics of any brand.  Use their store locator to find a place near you.

 accepts some small covered electronics as well as non-covered electronics

Staples  and Hewlett-Packard have partnered to offer free recycling for all brands of electronics at Staples retail locations across the U.S. The recycling service is available to small businesses and individuals who want to recycle old computers, cell phones, MP3 players, and other electronic devices.

convenient drop-off locations and offers pickup service

 accepts all covered electronics as well as non-covered electronics

We Recycle!  offers NY residents a free, postage-paid mail-back program for any brand of electronic equipment in addition to drop-off sites at Goodwill Industries  as well as various community collection events. In addition, We Recycle! has also partnered with The 4th Bin for premium pick-up service available for a fee.

mailback service, community events, and pickup service

 accepts all covered electronics, including TV's

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other electronics recycling options 

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