Electronics Recycling Resources for West Virginia Consumers

The following list of resources has been compiled by the NationalCenter for Electronics Recycling (NCER) to assist West Virginia consumers in finding viable options for reusing and recycling their used electronics.

  1. NCER Sponsored Collection Events

Check the NCER website at for locations of collection events in West Virginia. In 2006, the NCER and its partners hosted events in 9 counties. Most events were held on a Saturday for 5-6 hours. Event times and locations are currently being planned for 2007 and will be announced on the website and in local newspapers and other media.

  1. Government-sponsored collections

In West Virginia, there are occasional recycling opportunities electronics run by local governments. Local governments may hold periodic collection events. To find if an event is being held in your county, check the West Virginia Solid Waste Management Board website at:

  1. Private companynon-profit collectors

Although private recyclers prefer to handle larger quantities of equipment from business and institutional customers, they will also sometime handle individual requests. There are two private recyclers in the state. Individuals are encouraged to contact these companies in advance to see whether and how material is accepted. Amandi Services has an electronics recycling operation in Davisville, WV. To find out how to recycle your equipment with Amandi, please contact Amandi at: 800-711-6010,

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  1. Non-profit collectors

Non-profit organizations such as Goodwill and the Salvation Army usually accept used electronic equipment in working condition. However, it is always helpful to call ahead to ask if the organization accepts the device you are interested in donating. Many times, these non-profits are given equipment that cannot be resold or donated, which puts an extra financial burden on them when they are forced to pay for proper disposal or recycling. Older computers (more than 5-7 years old) are many times not accepted by these organizations.

Goodwill

  • Goodwill Industries of Kanawha Valley accepts electronic equipment and appliances in working condition at these locations. For more info, see:
  • Other Goodwill websites:

Salvation Army

  • To donate, contact either an Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) or a local Salvation Army unit. Generally, ARCs operate in a 50-mile radius of their location. For more information, see:

Electronics Recycling Resources of a National Scope

  1. National Manufacturer Programs

Most major computer companies run their own national mailback programs. Usually for a fee, but sometimes free, these companies will send you a pre-paid mailing label, or let you print the label using their website. You then package your unwanted computer equipment and send them along, or arrange a pickup.

  • HP: Mail-back program with home/office pickup for $13-34 depending on the type and quantity of hardware to be returned. Any HP or non-HP brands of personal/office computer equipment or peripherals are accepted. This includes printers, scanners, fax machines, personal computers, desk-top servers, monitors, handheld devices, etc. – along with their associated external components such as cables, mice, keyboards, etc. This program does not accept accept monitors with broken glass or other types of consumer electronic equipment such as VCRs, DVDs, televisions, etc.
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  • IBM: The IBM PC Recycling Service allows consumers and businesses to recycle any manufacturer's PCs, including system units, monitors, printers and optional attachments for $29.99 which includes shipping.
  • For more information on the service go to:
  • Intel:Intel offers a mail-back program for any Intel branded product sold to individual consumers, such as Intel boxed processors, Intel boxed motherboards and Intel brand network cards. Historical items such as Intel brand PC cameras, Intel brand PC microscopes, Intel brand keyboards, etc. are also appropriate for returning to Intel for proper recycling. You are responsible for packaging and shipping the item/s to the appropriate address, and Intel will ensure returned products are properly recycled
  • For more information, see:
  • Apple: Offers free computer take-back and recycling with the purchase of a new Mac. US customers who buy a new Mac through the Apple Store or Apple’s retail stores will receive free shipping and environmentally friendly disposal of their old computer. To recycle a used computer or other electronic equipment without purchase, Apple customers in the U.S. and Canadasee:
  • Dell:You will need to provide your own box and packing material.Dell offers free PC recycling at any time for Dell-brand products. Dell also offersfree recycling when purchasing a new Dell product. Dell offers a mail-back program for any brand PC and related equipment for $10 per box (i.e. one PC per box, one monitor per box).
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  • Canon: Canon offers a mail-back program that accepts CANON brand of consumer binoculars, camcorders, cameras (digital & film), fax machines, ImageCLASS products, PC copiers, printers, projectors or other video equipment, or scanners. Pricing is based on the product category::
  • $6, plus applicable sales tax – Binoculars, Camcorders, Cameras, Compact Photo Printers, Film Scanners and Video Equipment
  • $12, plus applicable sales tax – Flatbed Scanners (CanoScan) and Bubble Jet Products: printers, multifunction all-in-ones, and fax machines
  • $36, plus applicable sales tax – ImageCLASS Products, Laser Fax Machines and PC Copiers
  • For more information, call 1-800-385-2155 and tell the representative that you would like to participate in the Canon Consumer Product Recycling Program or go to:
  • Epson: Epson offers a mail-back program that accepts EPSON printer, scanner, digital camera, laptop, computer or projector. The fee for this service is only $10 per item which includes shipping and recycling costs. Users of the service also receive a $5 coupon per item returned, for use at the Epson Store.
  • For more information, see:
  • Gateway: Gateway offers a trade-in program and a recycling program available to customers who have made a recent Gateway purchase. In order to verify your eligibility, you will need to provide a valid serial number and proof of purchase of your new Gateway or eMachines product. The cost of the recycling program is determined by entering its weight at the site below.
  • Trade-in Program information:
  • Recycling Program information:
  • Toshiba: Toshiba offers a trade-in program
  • Lexmark: Lexmark offers a mail back program called the Lexmark Equipment Collection Program. Through this program, customers may return any end-of-life Lexmark branded products (inkjet and laser printers, all-in-one products and multifunction products), and Lexmark will recycle the equipment for free.
  • For more information, call 859-232-3022 or go to
  1. Other National Directories
  1. Cell Phone Recycling Programs
  • Overview of cell phone recycling and directory at CTIA’s Wireless The New Recyclable site:
  • The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation accepts cell phones at all of their retail partner locations. Participating retailer include Office Depot, Home Depot, Radio Shack, Lowes, Drop boxes are located at each of these locations and can be found by searching online or calling 1-800-8-BATTERY:
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  • Verizon Wireless HopeLine Program -
  • Wireless Foundation Donate-A-Phone Program -
  • ReCellular Inc. -