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E-Waste Recycling

photos of old mother boards, wires, and discarded electronicsWe live in an increasingly connected world driven by technology. Rapid changes and improvements in electronic devices increase e-waste as older devices are thrown away. When you recycle your old electronic devices you save space in local landfills and reduce environmental pollution by potentially harmful toxins. Recycling old electronic devices is also good for the economy. Making products from recycled materials saves energy and water, decreases greenhouse gas emissions, all while reducing the negative impacts of mining precious metals and other raw materials. 

The Schenectady County Compost & Resident Recycling Facility is an official drop-off location and member of the eWASTE Alliance Partnership Alliance. All items collected are recycled in accordance with the New York State Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act.

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With a valid Permit Card, the following electronic items may be recycled at no additional charge.
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Batteries
Business machines
Cables/IT accessories
Cameras
Cassettes
CD's
Computer accessories (mice, keyboards, speakers, etc.)
Computers
Copiers
DVD's
Electronic scrap
Fax machines
Light bulbs including fluorescent
Gaming devices
Lab & medical electronics
Laptops     
Mainframe/midrange
Monitors
MP3 Players

Networking gear
PDA's
Phone systems/Cell phones  
Power supplies
Printers/plotters (ink, toner, cartridges)
Routers & switches
Scanners
Scientific equipment
Security equipment
Servers and racks
Stereo equipment
Storage devices (external hard drives, SD/memory cards, etc.)
Tablets
Telecommunication equipment
Televisions (all sizes/types)
Terminals       
UPS
VHS Tapes
Video and audio equipment

 

 

Items containing Mercury
(thermostats, switches, medical devices, thermometers)
Smoke or carbon monoxide detectors
Household hazardous waste/liquids
Propane tanks
Radioactive materials
Small appliances 
(toasters, coffee makers, irons, etc.)