Electronics Recycling

Electronic Waste commonly referred to as e-waste may contain both hazardous materials and valuable resources. Electronic waste may contain toxic materials, such as lead, mercury, and hexavalent chromium that, if improperly handled, may be released into the environment and threaten our health. E-waste may also contain valuable resources that can be reused or recycled to conserve virgin resources.

In an effort to prevent these materials from entering landfills, the Monroe County Recycling and Green Community Program and the Habitat for Humanity Restore are partnering to offer the free collection of electronic waste on an ongoing basis. The Restore will be accepting computer systems, monitors, CPUs, printers, keyboards, peripherals, laptops, and televisions (no console TVs). The Habitat for Humanity Restore is located at 840 LaPlaisance Road in Monroe. They will accept materials from 10 am until 5 pm, Tuesday through Saturday. For questions, please contact the Restore at 734-243-1108 or Dan Rock, Recycling and Green Community Coordinator at 734-240-7909.

New Drop-off Location in Bedford

Bedford Township Hall located at 8100 Jackman Road, Temperance, MI 48182, now has an electronics recycling drop-off of smaller items. Microwave ovens and other electronic waste items that are too big for the Recycle IT bin opening at the Bedford Township Hall and can be dropped off at the ReStore or just a few miles away at:

Recycle IT, USA Toledo
5265 Tractor Road
Suite L
Toledo, OH 43612

Recycle IT can be reached at 833-419-2989.

Acceptable Items

Anything that plugs into your home electrical outlet. Accepted items at this location are as follows:

• Alkaline and rechargeable batteries (batteries must be sealed in Ziploc bag)
• CDs and DVDs
• Cell and landline phones
• Cell phone chargers
• Christmas lights
• Computers, laptops, tablets, and peripherals
• Extension cords and charger cords
• Flat screen monitors
• Hard drives (hard drives destroyed)
• iPads and iPods
• Printers and copiers
• Radios and stereos
• Small bathroom and kitchen electric appliances (i.e. hairdryers, toasters, etc.)
• Video games and consoles

Please note: No televisions are accepted. No cassette or VHS tapes