Des Moines

Electronics & E-Waste

Electronic waste, or E-Waste, includes computers, monitors, and televisions.

These products are not allowed in the garbage because they contain toxic materials that can be hazardous to human health and the environment.

• Computers, laptops and televisions can be taken to E-Cycle Washington drop off locations where they are collected for reuse or recycling at no charge. Call 1-800 RECYCLE or visit the E-Cycle Washington website for E-Waste Disposal locations and information.

• The Take It Back Network provides information on how to dispose of all unwanted electronics.

Cell Phones

Over 125 million cell phones are discarded each year, resulting in over 65,000 tons of waste!

• Collective Good refurbishes donated cell phones and uses them to provide affordable wireless service throughout the Caribbean and Latin America.

• The Charitable Recycling program donates used cell phones to charitable organizations.

• Interested in buying a used and refurbished cell phone? ReCellular recycles and resells used cell phones and accessories.