Electronic Waste & Appliances

Electronic waste is a loosely defined term referring to electronics that are at the end of their useful life (i.e. broken) or no longer wanted. Almost anything with a cord a wall plug is classified as e-waste, including cords and wires themselves.

Household appliances include microwaves, refrigerators, stoves & washing machines. E-waste and household appliances are illegal to discard in the household trash or recycling because they contain hazardous materials like lead, arsenic and mercury. You must take these items to state-licensed facilities.

Electronic waste items:

Household Appliances:

	AC Units*		Dryers		Ovens/Stoves		Washing Machines
	Dishwashers		Microwaves		Refrigerators*		Water Heaters

*You may be eligible for a free pickup AND $35 for getting rid of your AC unit or refrigerator.
   Call JACO at 1-800-299-7573 for more information and to schedule a pick-up.

Most electronic waste is accepted free of charge at the facilities listed below.
Household appliances are typically accepted for a fee.

Cellular Phones

Do you know what's in your cell phone? Lead, cadmium, mercury and arsenic, all of which are detrimental to human and environmental health. There is an estimated 500 million cell phones ready for disposal. Cell phones must be taken to an e-waste facility, OR you can donate your old phones and chargers to charity organizations.

• www.securethecall.org: Donates phones for emergency purposes to people in need.
  
  
• www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com: Collects and sells phones so that overseas soldiers may call home.
  
  
• www.recellular.com: This directory can provide you with local drop-off information for a number of charities.