Businesses

Effective July 1, 2011, North Carolina has banned the disposal of computer equipment and televisions. Businesses and other non-household entities have many options for complying with the disposal ban, which helps to conserve resources and return valuable materials to the economy. Opportunities to recycle computer equipment, televisions and other electronics include:

• Contact your local government recycling program to find out if they accept electronics from businesses. 
• Find an electronics recycler by:
  • Searching the NC Recycling Markets Directory to find companies that recycle computer equipment and televisions.
  • Checking NC DEQ's Division of Waste Management list of registered electronics recyclers.
  • Finding a certified R2 or e-Stewards electronics recycler.
• Check with the manufacturer of your equipment - many offer takeback or recycling programs to business customers. NC DEQ's Division of Waste Management maintains a list of computer equipment manufacturers and television manufacturers registered in North Carolina.
• Depending on the nature and quality of the equipment, retail takeback programs may be available.

If you need assistance finding a recycler for your business electronics, contact Sandy Skolochenko at (919) 707-8147.