RECYCLE ELECTRONICS & INK CARTRIDGES

Did you know?

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• Electronic devices contain metals (like copper, gold, tantalum...) that can be reused to make new devices, hence saving energy, reducing pollution, and protecting the earth's natural resources by not mining for virgin ore to create new metals.

• Electronic devices contain toxic substances (lead, mercury...) that will end up in landfill if not properly disposed of. 

• Some of your old devices can be fixed and reused. Reusing old devices allows to lower the impact of manufacturing new ones. 

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CompuCycle is your best option! All the waste the company receives is shredded here in Houston. All materials from plastic to copper are separated and recovered to create new devices..  

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Some other options in Houston: : 

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The below City of Houston recycling centers accept up to 5 electronics items.

Accepted items: Monitors, CPUs, TVs, VCR/DVD/Blu Ray Players, Stereo equipment, Computers and Computer equipments: 

• Westpark depositary Center

• ESC South

• ESC North

• City of Laporte Public Works Recycling Center

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Other locations: ​

• CompuCycle - CompuCycle accepts a large list of electronics like memory chips, monitors, cable boxes... . Check list of accepted electronics

• Houston Electronic Recycle - HER accepts printers, copiers, scanners, most office equipment, lab and dental equipment.

• Best Buy - Best BUY stores take all kinds of e-waste, bought in Best Buy or not. Check list of accepted electronics

• Goodwill - Goodwill partners with Dell to recycle our old electronics. They accept items like monitors, mice, keyboards, cords and cables. Check list of accepted electronics 

• Staples - check list of accepted electronics

• Target - Target stores accept Phone and MP3. Recycling bins are usually located at the entrance of the store. 

• T-mobile/ATT/Sprint - most of the phone providers have a  phone and wireless devices recycling program. 

• South Post Oak Recycling Center - Check list of accepted electronics

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Extension cords and electrical wires are accepted by most of the metal recyclers in Houston.

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