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Electronics Recycling
Background of E-waste Ban
On July 1, 2011 The Discarded Computer Equipment and Television Management Law, otherwise known as the E-Waste Banwent into effect. This ban regulates the disposal of electronic equipment. These items can no longer be placed in your regular trash and must be taken to a proper electronic recycling site.
What is E-Waste?
| TVs | Modems | Electronic Games | Telephone Systems |
| VCRs | Desktop Computers | Mobile Phones | Uninterruptible Power Supplies |
| Stereos | Servers | MP3 Players | Printed Circuit Boards |
| Tape Players | Laptops / Docking Stations | PDAs | Routers |
| Radios | Automated Typewriters | Portable Calculators | Power and Network Cables |
| Fax Machines | Copy Machines | Network Hubs | |
| DVD and CD Players | CD-ROM Drivers | Controllers | |
| Telephones | Hard Drives | Switching Boxes | |
| Rechargeable Batteries |
FOUR WAYS TO RECYCLE E-WASTE:
1. CURBSIDE
As of May 1, 2018 Burlington residents can leave discarded e-waste on the curb on your regular trash day and the city will dispose of them at a charge of $15 per item collected will be charged to your utility bill.
2. FREE E-WASTE COLLECTION EVENT
Stop by and drop off any e-waste for free. This is limited to Burlington residents and must be household e-waste. Download the e-waste flyer for full limitations and directions.
February Collection Event
Saturday, February 4, 2023
9:00am-2:00pm
234 E. Summit Avenue
(Public Works Parking Lot)
October Collection Event
Saturday, October 7, 2023
9:00am-2:00pm
234 E. Summit Avenue
(Public Works Parking Lot)
3. ALAMANCE COUNTY LANDFILL
Alamance County Landfill offers electronic recycling at the Convenience Center located at the Landfill. Learn More
4. OTHER MANUFACTURERS AND RETAILERS
There are also various electronics recycling programs offered by manufacturers and retailers. There is more information on those programs on the Manufacturers’ Recycling Programs and Retailers’ Recycling Programs pages.
FOUR WAYS TO RECYCLE E-WASTE:
1. CURBSIDE
Starting May 1, 2018 Burlington residents can place e-waste items curbside on their normal garbage route day and Burlington crews will tag the item and pick it up. Each item will be a charge of $15.00 (per item) on the residents water bill. Example: One T.V. and one VCR will equal a $30.00 charge on the residents water bill.
2. FREE E-WASTE COLLECTION EVENT
Stop by and drop off any e-waste for free. This is limited to Burlington residents and must be household e-waste. Download the e-waste flyer for full limitations and directions. (2019 Flyer coming soon)Saturday, February 2
Saturday, October 5
9:00am-2:00pm
234 E. Summit Avenue (Public Works Parking Lot)
3. ALAMANCE COUNTY LANDFILL
Alamance County Landfill offers electronic recycling at the Convenience Center located at the Landfill.
4. OTHER MANUFACTURERS AND RETAILERS
There are also various electronics recycling programs offered by manufacturers and retailers. There is more information on those programs on the Manufacturers’ Recycling Programs and Retailers’ Recycling Programs pages.
FOUR WAYS TO RECYCLE E-WASTE:
1. CURBSIDE
Starting May 1, 2018 Burlington residents can place e-waste items curbside on their normal garbage route day and Burlington crews will tag the item and pick it up. Each item will be a charge of $15.00 (per item) on the residents water bill. Example: One T.V. and one VCR will equal a $30.00 charge on the residents water bill.
2. FREE E-WASTE COLLECTION EVENT
Stop by and drop off any e-waste for free. This is limited to Burlington residents and must be household e-waste. Download the e-waste flyer for full limitations and directions. (2019 Flyer coming soon)Saturday, February 2
Saturday, October 5
9:00am-2:00pm
234 E. Summit Avenue (Public Works Parking Lot)
3. ALAMANCE COUNTY LANDFILL
Alamance County Landfill offers electronic recycling at the Convenience Center located at the Landfill.
4. OTHER MANUFACTURERS AND RETAILERS
There are also various electronics recycling programs offered by manufacturers and retailers. There is more information on those programs on the Manufacturers’ Recycling Programs and Retailers’ Recycling Programs pages.
FOUR WAYS TO RECYCLE E-WASTE:
1. CURBSIDE
Starting May 1, 2018 Burlington residents can place e-waste items curbside on their normal garbage route day and Burlington crews will tag the item and pick it up. Each item will be a charge of $15.00 (per item) on the residents water bill. Example: One T.V. and one VCR will equal a $30.00 charge on the residents water bill.
2. FREE E-WASTE COLLECTION EVENT
Stop by and drop off any e-waste for free. This is limited to Burlington residents and must be household e-waste. Download the e-waste flyer for full limitations and directions. (2019 Flyer coming soon)Saturday, February 2
Saturday, October 5
9:00am-2:00pm
234 E. Summit Avenue (Public Works Parking Lot)
3. ALAMANCE COUNTY LANDFILL
Alamance County Landfill offers electronic recycling at the Convenience Center located at the Landfill.
4. OTHER MANUFACTURERS AND RETAILERS
There are also various electronics recycling programs offered by manufacturers and retailers. There is more information on those programs on the Manufacturers’ Recycling Programs and Retailers’ Recycling Programs pages.
FOUR WAYS TO RECYCLE E-WASTE:
1. CURBSIDE
Starting May 1, 2018 Burlington residents can place e-waste items curbside on their normal garbage route day and Burlington crews will tag the item and pick it up. Each item will be a charge of $15.00 (per item) on the residents water bill. Example: One T.V. and one VCR will equal a $30.00 charge on the residents water bill.
2. FREE E-WASTE COLLECTION EVENT
Stop by and drop off any e-waste for free. This is limited to Burlington residents and must be household e-waste. Download the e-waste flyer for full limitations and directions. (2019 Flyer coming soon)Saturday, February 2
Saturday, October 5
9:00am-2:00pm
234 E. Summit Avenue (Public Works Parking Lot)
3. ALAMANCE COUNTY LANDFILL
Alamance County Landfill offers electronic recycling at the Convenience Center located at the Landfill.
4. OTHER MANUFACTURERS AND RETAILERS
There are also various electronics recycling programs offered by manufacturers and retailers. There is more information on those programs on the Manufacturers’ Recycling Programs and Retailers’ Recycling Programs pages.