Stark County, Ohio, E-Recycling
It is important to recycle old electronics and computer equipment rather than just throwing these things away. Electronics and computers are an environmental hazard if not disposed of properly. The materials used in the circuitry, including lead and mercury, can contaminate the Earth and the local environment if thrown in a landfill.
Privacy or Identity Concerns and Computer Recycling
Before you donate or recycle you computer it is important to protect your privacy by removing all your personal information and data from the computer's memory. Simply deleting your files or formatting the disk will not completely remove your info. The tools used by BetterBuilt.com permanently destroys data to the Department of Defense (DoD) standard for removing classified information. Your hard drive is removed from the machine for completion of this process. Call us today at 330-493-7500 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
POC
Stark-Tuscarawas-Wayne Joint Solid Waste Management District
For Stark County, please contact Wendy Bullock at 800-678-9839 or e-mail her at [email protected]
Recycling is more than just tossing it in a different type of trashcan! Find out more:
Find a Local Program
The Dell Reconnect program benefits Goodwill Industries by refurbishing usable computers to make them available and affordable to the local community. Computers that cannot be refurbished are recycled responsibly and prevent dangerous materials from entering the landfills.
Protect your data first: contact us (330-493-7500) to permanently remove any private or sensitive information from your computer's memory before donating your computers here. These are the local drop off locations to recycle your computer with Dell Reconnect:
- 1500 Canton Road, Akron, OH 44312
- 2420 Wedgewood Drive, Akron, OH 44312
- 570 East Waterloo Road, Akron, OH 44319
- 3235 Manchester Road, Akron, OH 44319
- 15 Midway Plaza, Tallmadge, OH 44278
- 2528 OH-59, Kent, OH 44240
- 1725 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
RecycleNation maintains a list and map of recycling centers that accept different types of materials including computers and electronics. Click here for a list of North Canton recycling locations on a map, search by zip code.
BestBuy offers a recycling program at it's store locations. Click here for the BestBuy Recycling Program
Canton, Ohio - Midwest ComTel
1502 12th St SW
Canton, OH 44706
330-499-5789
Alliance, Ohio - Carpenter Metal Solutions *does not take CRT's
803 South Mahoning Ave
Alliance, Ohio 44601
330-680-4121 (Office)
[email protected]
Earth 911
Earth 911 is a comprehensive communication medium for the environment. Earth 911 has taken environmental hotlines, web sites and other information sources nationwide, and consolidated them into one network. Once you contact the Earth 911 network, you will find community-specific information on eCycling and much more.
Electronic Industries Alliance's Consumer Education Initiative
The Industries Alliance's eCycling Central Web site helps consumers find reuse, recycling and donation programs for electronics products in their state.
Donation Programs
Preventing waste in the first place is usually preferable to any waste management option...including recycling. When you outgrow your computers, cell phones and other equipment, and pass them onto new users, that's reuse. Learn more about the benefits of Reusing and Donating Electronics.
Computers
Recycling and Reuse Network
RRN has been recycling older computers from across America since 1994, providing low or no-cost computers, computer instruction, and technical services to organizations and individuals in need.
Computer & Education / Computer Recycling Center (California residents only)
Computers & Education reuses computers, and Computer Recycling Center promotes the highest and best re-use of computer and electronic equipment, and recycles unusable items.
Computers for Schools (CFSA)
CFSA is a non-profit professional association of organizations involved in the management of refreshed (functional systems replaced by up-to-date equipment) computers and their placement into our nation’s schools and educational institutions.
Earth 911
Earth 911 is a comprehensive communication medium for the environment. Earth 911 has taken environmental hotlines, web sites and other information sources nationwide, and consolidated them into one network. Once you contact the Earth 911 network, you will find community-specific information on eCycling and much more.
eBay's Rethink Initiative
On this site you can find information, tools and solutions that make it easy to find new users for idle computers and electronics, and responsibly recycle unwanted products.
National Cristina Foundation
This organization accepts donations of used computer equipment from individuals and corporations in all 50 States. In turn, NCF directs the equipment to non profit organizations, schools, and public agencies that use the equipment for training, job development, educational programs and other related projects to improve the lives of people with disabilities, students at risk, and economically disadvantaged people.
RECONNECT
RECONNECT is a comprehensive electronics recovery, reuse and environmentally responsible recycling partnership between Goodwill Industries and Dell, Inc. for consumers in participating communities.
Students Recycling Used Technology (StRUT)
StRUT provides technology-based education for K-16 students through the process of refurbishing donated equipment for schools.
Cell Phones
AT&T Reuse & Recycle
AT&T invites consumers and business to participate in the tax deductible recycling of used wireless phones, accessories and batteries (regardless of the manufacturer or carrier) through the AT&T Reuse & Recycle Program.
HYLA Mobile
HYLA Mobile, formerly eRecyclingCorps, is a world leader in mobile device recycling and disposal. Mobile devices that are in OK condition are refurbished and re-introduced into the market. Devices that are not salvageable are sent to an electronics recycler for processing. HYLA Mobile collects phones through most mobile carriers and at CellAgain kiosks located throughout the US.
CTIA Recycling Wireless Devices and Accessories
Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) and its member companies are committed to the goal of sustainable development and the environmentally sound management of their wireless products at end-of-life. Through its Wireless . . . The New Recyclable program, CTIA provides the public options to safely and properly recycle used wireless devices.
Sprint Project Connect
Sprint Project Connect, a wireless phone donation and recycling program, raises money and support for the children of America while providing an environmentally friendly way to dispose of used wireless phones. Donated wireless phones are either recycled or resold, and a portion of the net proceeds from resale are used to educate children to use technology in safe and sustainable ways.
T-Mobile
T-Mobile's handset recycling program promotes the recycling and reuse of old wireless devices that might otherwise end up in landfills or incinerators--and 100% of the net proceeds from handset recycling benefit the charitable efforts of the T-Mobile Huddle Up program, a national community outreach program that connects kids from single-parent families in high-need, urban communities to positive people, places, and programs.
Verizon
Recycle your used devices with Verizon and you
may be eligible to receive a Verizon Wireless gift
card. They accept cell phones, tablets, netbooks
and mobile hotspot devices from any carrier. For
every device recycled, they will also make a $1
contribution to HopeLine® from Verizon.
Recycling Programs
If donation for reuse or repair is no longer practical, you can send your used electronics for recycling. Electronic equipment can be recycled for recovery of metals, plastics, glass and other materials. To find a program in your community, you might want to start with your state or local government's Web site. Additional sources of information on recycling programs include:
e-cycle St. Louis: Electronics Recycling for the Region
This consumer electronics collection program has been developed by the St. Louis Regional Partnership for Electronics Recovery to encourage reuse and recycling of unwanted electronics in the St. Louis region.
eBay's Rethink Initiative
On this site you can find information, tools and solutions that make it easy to find new users for idle computers and electronics, and responsibly recycle unwanted products.
CalRecycle.ca.gov
This Web site provides guidance and information to consumers in California about recycling electronics.
Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC)
RBRC can help you recycle portable rechargeable batteries commonly found in cordless power tools, cellular and cordless phones, laptop computers, camcorders, digital cameras, and remote control toys. Search for collection sites by zip code.
RECONNECT
RECONNECT is a comprehensive electronics recovery, reuse and environmentally responsible recycling partnership between Goodwill Industries and Dell, Inc. for consumers in participating communities.
Federal Electronic Challenge
If you are a government agency or a business, check out the Federal Electronics Challenge for tools on how a large institution can donate or recycle its used electronics.
Manufacturer Asset Recovery, Trade-In, and Leasing Programs
Several manufacturers offer equipment asset recovery or end-of-life management programs, generally for corporate clients. In addition, some manufacturers offer trade-in programs that provide a rebate on new personal computers for returning your used PC. Purchasers who don't want the responsibility of dealing with end-of-life equipment, but still prefer to use the most up-to-date products, should consider leasing instead of purchasing. This option allows them to return old equipment to the vendor for upgrades or credits toward future purchases. Leasing also eliminates consumer responsibilities for proper product disposal or management because they do not own the equipment. Another option involves selecting a dealer, retailer, or manufacturer that operates a product take-back program and allows consumers to return old equipment when purchasing new products or system upgrades. Please check specific program details on the company's website.
Apple
DELL
Hewlett-Packard
NEC Electronics
Recycle/Resell in the UK