The Ecology Center started its E-Waste Reuse and Recycling Program in 2003 and has diverted over 10.5 million pounds of unwanted electronics from landfills or incineration. While electronics represent a small percentage of our overall waste stream, they contribute disproportionate amounts of toxins and heavy metals to our landfills. By keeping electronic waste out of landfills, the Ecology Center helps to ensure that this waste stream does not pollute our air, water, and communities.
E-Waste
E-waste collection events
The Ecology Center hosts free collection events in partnership with community groups and elected officials across NYC to accept unwanted electronics from NYC residents, small businesses, and nonprofits. We guarantee data security, and donations are tax-deductible.
The following working and nonworking electronic equipment will be accepted at collection events:
- Computers (laptops and desktops, servers, mainframes)
- Monitors (CRT and flat-screen)
- Handheld devices (smartphones, tablets, MP3 players, e-readers, etc.)
- Network devices (routers, hubs, modems, etc.)
- Peripherals (keyboards, mice, cables, cords, chargers, etc.)
- Components (hard drives, CD-ROMs, circuit boards, power supplies, etc.)
- Printers, scanners, fax machines
- TVs, VCRs, DVRs, DVD and Blu-ray players
- Digital converter boxes, cable/satellite receivers
- Video game consoles and accessories
- Cell phones, pagers, PDAs
- Audiovisual equipment (cameras, microphones, stereo equipment, etc.)
We do not accept:
- Batteries, except lead-acid batteries from uninterrupted power supply (UPS) systems
- Media such as discs, DVDs, VHS tapes, and cassette tapes
- Household appliances, including air conditioners and microwaves
- Smoke detectors
- Humidifiers and dehumidifiers
Please refer to our FAQ to find out how to responsibly dispose of unaccepted items.
Process
Upcoming Collection Events
St. Albans (113-50 Farmers Blvd)
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Park Slope (Washington Park)
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