Electronics Recycling

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Electronics Recycling (E-Waste)

Since 2008, the City of Lawrence and Douglas County have hosted periodic electronics recycling events, inviting customers to drop off their recyclable electronics free of charge.

The 2024 Electronics Recycling Event was held on June 8 at Free State High School in Lawrence, KS. The next drop-off event in Douglas County will be planned for 2025. Details will be posted here when information is available. 

Those looking for other options to recycle electronics should utilize the recyclable materials directory to find additional drop-off sites and other recycling options throughout the year. The annual recycling events are the only government-sponsored electronics disposal option able to be offered at this time.  

To learn more about past events and to watch for updates, you can also visit: https://lawrenceks.org/mso/electronics-recycling/ 

Recyclable Electronics Materials

The following materials are typically accepted at period community electronics recycling events

The following materials are typically accepted at period community electronics recycling events: 

  • anything with a cord or battery
  • computers, laptops, monitors**, speakers, keyboards, mice, servers,
  • microwaves, TVs**, gaming systems,
  • light fixtures, (non-PCB) ballasts,
  • stereos, radios, phones, audio / visual equipment,
  • lab equipment, cables, battery backup systems,
  • other small appliances

**CRT TVs and monitors are accepted for a fee. Costs are typically $20 and $40 per unit, depending on size.

 

Materials Not Accepted:

  • fire alarms, smoke detectors, and thermometers
  • all light bulbs and PCB ballasts
  • alkaline batteries (Douglas County residents can make an appointment to take these items to Household Hazardous Waste)
  • chemicals of any kind, especially hazardous ones
  • tires and furniture
  • large appliances and devices containing Freon

Historical Data

Since 2008, the City of Lawrence and Douglas County have hosted periodic electronics recycling events, inviting customers to drop off their recyclable electronics free of charge. 

Years 2008-2018 in the table below reflect the combined totals from two electronics recycling events per year. Totals from years 2020-2022 were from one event only. Events that also collected paper for shredding are in parenthesis.

YearPoundsVehicles
202272,489936
202179,1801,085
202099,9401,500+
2018170,2601,851
201746,962739
2016152,683 (31,300)1,778
2015138,8491,535
201487,7721,054
2013155,896 (27,400)1,582
201291,9811,149
201185,1651,163
2010114,2851,232
2009116,7121,202
2008112,6471,189
Total1,445,640 (58,700)16,910+