When we did our resident survey for our recycling program this summer, one of the top requests for special events is an e-waste collection. This was surprising, because while the county used to host annual e-waste collection, we stopped because there is no longer a need for them. Why? Because there are places you can take your e-waste (televisions, computers, etc.) year-round!
Clearly this is an opportunity for us to provide more information for the community, so here is a quick rundown of where you can take your electronic waste.
Televisions
Whether you have a flat screen television that has gone on the fritz, or a big old tube television sitting in the corner of your grandma’s basement to get rid of – Goodwill is there for you! Their recycling drop-off site at 1357 Division St. in Adrian (not the store, but at the SE Michigan Goodwill headquarters next to Lowes), accepts televisions!
Flat panel TVs are free to recycle, but there is a fee for the CRT (tube) televisions. Small ones start at $10, up to $40 for the big wood boxed ones. If you have questions about the size, call 517-263-2135.
Computers and other devices
Besides televisions, Goodwill accepts computers, monitors (fee applies for CRT), and many other electronic devices, such as game consoles and printers.
Staples, 1416 S Main St. in Adrian, accepts computers and other smaller electronic devices, such as digital cameras, scanners, mp3 players, etc. For a full list of what they accept, visit their website.