NYCWasteLess: Electronics Take-Back Programs

Electronics Take-Back and Trade-In Programs

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 working with a consortium of manufacturers to accept electronics at upcoming SAFE disposal events.

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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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.
	The trade-in programs listed in products and services offer monetray 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 (PDF) .

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 locations, any brand, accepts TV's, offers pickup service

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 locations, any brand, accepts 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
*permanant site, any brand, accepts TV's

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 locations, any brand (for a fee)

Per Scholas accepts computers, peripherals and televisions. Call to schedule an appointment; fees may apply.
1575 Bronx River Avenue
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 772-0651
*any brand, accepts TV's

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

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.
*any brand, accepts TV's, offers pickup service

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other electronics recycling options