Computers & Electronic Waste

Electronic waste, commonly referred to as e-waste, is banned from all Vermont landfills. Electronic waste contains heavy metals such as cadmium, lead, mercury, and PBDE’s which if disposed of improperly can leach out polluting the environment and causing harmful health effects. Electronics also contain precious metals such as copper and gold which can be salvaged, along with much of the plastic. Recycling not only reduces the amount of waste going to landfills but also reduces the rate at which we need to mine these finite resources.

Computers, monitors, printers, peripherals and televisions can be taken to any of the sites listed below and dropped off for free. This service is available to households, 501c3 charities, school districts and small businesses with less than 10 employees. Items accepted free include:

• Computers (such as desktops, all-in-one computers, laptops, notebooks, netbooks, and tablets)
• Computer monitors (any type, i.e., CRTs, flat panel displays, LCD displays, plasma displays)
• Printers (most types including multifunctional machines – does not include floor-standing models)
• Televisions (any type, i.e., CRTs, flat panel displays, LCD displays, plasma displays)
• Computer Peripherals (items sold exclusively for external use which connect to a computer such as a mouse, keyboard, scanner, external hard drive, modem, UPS, computer speakers, etc.)

Other electronic items such as VCRs, DVD players, radios, stereo equipment and others are also accepted, but there may be a charge. Check with the facility first.