Electronics Recycling

New Electronics Recycling Law, Effective January 1, 2009

Do you have old or broken computers and computer parts collecting dust under somebody’s desk or in that storage closet? Now you can create more space. Remember, electronics are no longer allowed in the garbage or at the transfer stations.

FREE recycling for: computers, computer monitors, TVs and laptops ONLY.

• View 1-minute E-Cycle Informational Video 
• E-Cycle Washington General Fact Sheet, October 2009

Consumer Frequently Asked Questions
FREE Auburn E-Cycle Washington Recycling locations:
A Plus Removal & Recycle 116 Clay St. N.W., Suite #B1, 98001	253-737-4441 or 206-396-5543	Mon. - Fri., 6:00 AM. - 5:00 PM. Sat., 8:00 AM. - 12:00 PM
Goodwill 1519 Auburn Way S., 98002	253-573-1333 (information)	Mon. - Sat., 9:00 AM. - 9:00 PM. Sun., 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM No Console TV's
FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS & SMALL BUSINESSES ONLY State of Washington Surplus (GSA) 2301 C St. S.W. 98001 (Collection is at the back door of 2401 C St. S.W.)	253-333-3651	Tue. - Fri., 9:00 AM. - 4:00 PM. Sat., 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Additional FREE E-Cycle Washington Recycling Locations:
Take It Back Network
Goodwill	25814 102nd Pl. S.E., Kent 98030
Salvation Army	16735 S.E. 272nd St., Covington 98042
Goodwill Wal-Mart Donation	19205 SR 410 East, Bonney Lake 98391
Goodwill Quik Mark	NE corner 215th St. & SR 410, Bonney Lake 98391
Salvation Army	20901 SR 410 East, Bonney Lake 98391
PC Recycle	29100 Pacific Hwy. S., Suite #1, Federal Way 98003
Total Reclaim	2200 - 6th Ave. S., Seattle 98104

Electronic Recycling Drop-off Locations (fees vary):

Due to the expenses in the collection, transport, disassembly and/or disposal of electronics, drop-off centers that are not part of the E-Cycle Washington program, may charge a recycling fee. Please call ahead to check on the costs and material restrictions.

Locations:

• A Plus Removal & Recycle, 116 Clay Street NW, Suite#B1, Auburn, 253-737-4441
• Office Depot, 1227 Auburn Way N., Auburn, 253-735-2732
• Valley Recycling, 312 W. Valley Hwy., Pacific, 253-833-5431
• Staples, 18129 E. Valley Hwy., Kent, 425-291-5301

Items Accepted: (Call for a complete list of items)

• computer monitors, towers, laptops
• televisions
• consumer electronics (like stereos, VCR’s, DVD players, radios, microwaves, etc.)
• gaming boxes (PlayStation, x-box, etc.)
• cell phones
• desktop printers
• copiers, fax machines
• batteries

Electronic Recycling Educational Videos

Basel Action Network

"Exporting Harm: The High-Tech Trashing of Asia"
The new hard-hitting documentary on the dumping of toxic computer wastes to China that continues to open peoples' eyes to the true horror of the high-tech revolution.

“The Digital Dump: Exporting High-Tech Re-use and Abuse to Africa”
The photo-documentary report exposes the ugly underbelly of what is thought to be an escalating global trade in toxic, obsolete, discarded computers and other e-scrap collected in North America and Europe and sent to developing countries by waste brokers and so-called recyclers.

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