E-Cycle Washington Program

It's that time of year, when people begin thinking about spring clean up. Do you have electronic equipment you need to recycle? Then you may find the enclosed information helpful.

From DOE website

Washington State has a FREE, convenient and environmentally responsible recycling program for computers, monitors, laptops and televisions. 

See up-to-date collection data for 2010 sorted by product type and by county of origin. (The collection data for 2011 will be available beginning in February.) 

See 2010 year-in-total collection data. 

See 2009 year-in-total collection data. 

2009 Annual Report 
The first Annual Report of the E-Cycle Washington program is now available. As required by rule, this report provides detailed information on the collection and recycling of televisions, computers and monitors through the manufacturer funded E-Cycle Washington program in 2009. Ecology has reviewed and approved this report provided by the manufacturers through the Washington Materials Management & Financing Authority. 

Who can use the program?
Households, small businesses, schools & school districts, small governments, special purpose districts, and charities can recycle electronic products free of charge in this program. Click here for more information. 

Where can I recycle?
Call 1-800-RECYCLE or visit recycle gov to find electronic product recycling services in your area. 

What can I recycle for free?
televisions
computers
computer monitors
portable or laptop computers

Please note that computer peripherals such as keyboards, mice, and printers are not included in this program. 

Why recycle electronics?
Many electronics, especially TVs and computers, contain toxic materials such as lead, cadmium and mercury. Reusing and recycling electronics keeps these toxic materials out of our landfills and incinerators and also recovers valuable resources. The electronic equipment this program collects will be taken apart and separated into materials such as glass, plastic, metal and toxic chemicals. All recycling will follow performance standards set up by the Department of Ecology. 

What if my electronic equipment still works?
Many groups and businesses focus on making used electronics available for reuse. Click here for more information on donating your electronics for reuse.