Computers
Laptops, desktop computers, and all-in-one computers
Is E-Waste Recycling Free?
Most Items Are Free
Most common household electronics can be recycled at no charge through Green Earth’s residential drop-off program. This includes computers, phones, tablets, printers, cables, gaming systems, and many other household electronics.
Certain items require a handling fee because of their size, materials, or specialized processing requirements. These include televisions, computer monitors, and appliances containing refrigerant.
See the current fees and accepted-item details below.
Certain items require a handling fee because of their size, materials, or specialized processing requirements. These include televisions, computer monitors, and appliances containing refrigerant.
See the current fees and accepted-item details below.
What Is Free to Recycle?
Many common household electronics can be dropped off at Green Earth’s St. Joseph, Michigan location at no charge. Accepted items and fees at community recycling events may vary by event.
Phones & Tablets
Smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices
Printers & Scanners
Inkjet printers, laser printers, and scanners
Audio & Video Devices
DVD players, speakers, and other accepted media equipment
Networking Equipment
Routers, modems, and network switches
Computer Peripherals
Keyboards, mice, webcams, and other accessories
Small Electronics
Calculators, radios, and other accepted household electronics
Cables & Cords
Power cords, chargers, adapters, and other cables
Gaming Equipment
Gaming consoles, controllers, and handheld systems
Storage Devices
USB drives, external hard drives, and other removable storage devices
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These items are free for residential drop-off at our St. Joseph location.
Fees & Pricing
Most accepted household electronics can be recycled at no charge. Certain items require a handling fee because of their size, materials, or specialized processing requirements.
Free to Recycle
Computers and laptops
Phones and tablets
Printers and scanners
Keyboards, mice, and cables
Most small electronics
Small household appliances
Scrap metal
Items With Handling Fees
Computer Monitors
All types and sizes
All types and sizes
$10 each
Televisions
All types and sizes
All types and sizes
$20 each
Appliances With Refrigerant
Accepted refrigerators, freezers, and similar appliances
Accepted refrigerators, freezers, and similar appliances
$10 each
Payment Methods
We accept cash, checks, credit cards, and debit cards for items requiring a handling fee.
Witnessed Data Destruction
For additional assurance, Green Earth offers witnessed destruction for certain data-bearing devices.
Hard Drives
Our team can remove and shred the hard drive while you watch.
Our team can remove and shred the hard drive while you watch.
$10 each
Tablets & Cell Phones
Devices with an easily removable battery
Devices with an easily removable battery
$10 each
Devices requiring additional disassembly for battery removal
$15 each
For large quantities or witnessed destruction requests, please call ahead to confirm technician availability.
Witnessed
Data Destruction
Green Earth offers witnessed destruction services for certain data-bearing devices.
Hard Drives
Our team can remove and shred the hard drive while you watch.
$10 each
Tablets and Cell Phones
Devices requiring additional disassembly for battery removal
$15 each
Why Some Items Have Fees
Certain electronics require additional handling, storage, and specialized processing. These fees help cover those added costs while allowing Green Earth to continue offering free residential recycling for many common electronics.
Specialized Materials
Some televisions and monitors contain materials that require specialized downstream processing, including lead in CRT glass and mercury in certain older display technologies.
Additional Handling
TVs and monitors can be large, heavy, and fragile. They often require extra labor, careful handling, and secure palletizing before they can be transported for further processing.
Storage & Logistics
Certain electronics must be accumulated and stored until sufficient quantities are available for shipment to appropriate downstream processors. This increases storage, transportation, and logistics costs.
Handling fees help offset these additional costs while supporting responsible recycling for the electronics we accept.
Handling fees help offset these additional costs while supporting responsible recycling for the electronics we accept.
The small fee helps us continue offering free recycling for most electronics while ensuring we handle all items responsibly.
Residential vs Business Electronics Recycling
Green Earth offers different recycling options depending on whether you are recycling personal household electronics or managing technology from a business, school, government agency, or other organization.
Residential Drop-Offs
Our St. Joseph drop-off program makes it easy for residents to recycle unwanted household electronics.
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Personal household electronics
Many items accepted at no charge
No appointment required for standard drop-offs
Handling fees for TVs, monitors, and appliances with refrigerant
Witnessed data destruction options available
Large residential loads accepted, although calling ahead is recommended
Business Electronics Recycling
Businesses, schools, government agencies, and other organizations can use Green Earth’s commercial recycling and IT asset disposition services for larger quantities and more complex technology requirements.
Bulk electronics recycling
Scheduled pickup options
Secure data destruction
IT asset tracking
Chain-of-custody documentation
Inventory and disposition reporting
NIST SP 800-88-aligned data destruction options
Custom solutions for single or multiple locations