Computers & Electronics

While electronic waste is a small portion of overall waste in Vermont, it is the fastest growing portion of all waste. Electronic devices contain toxic materials (including lead, mercury, and chromium) that should be managed responsibly as well as precious metals (such as gold) that should be recovered and recycled. Electronic waste is banned from all Vermont landfills and recycling these items not only reduces the amount of waste going to landfills it also reduces the rate at which we need to mine these finite resources. Electronic waste does NOT get recycled with curbside recycling.

The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation’s E-Cycles program provides convenient and free collection of computers, monitors, printers, computer peripherals, and televisions to consumers, charities, school districts, and small businesses that employ 10 or fewer individuals. Other individuals who bring in seven (7) or fewer devices can also recycle at no charge.