E-waste

Electronic Waste

Electronic waste (e-waste) consists of any type of household electronics that contain a circuit board.  Many of these types of waste contain toxic compounds and deserve a proper disposal like  mercury, lead, cadmium, and PCBs. CRTs can contain 4-8 pounds of lead in an average TV or computer monitor.  The toxic compounds are removed, the valuable metals are recovered, and the recyclable materials are recycled.  This process minimizes the waste that goes to the landfill.

Reuse/Recycling Options

• Techs & Trainers Incorporated - 713-839-7177 - 5933 Bellaire Blvd. #111, Houston, TX 77081; techs1234@yahoo.com
  A 501 (c) 3 Nonprofit Organization that reuses old computers as training tools for special needs workers. The refurbished computers are then used to bring technology to people with disabilities.

• TechnologyRecycler.net may pickup many types of working or non-working electronic equipment for recycling at no cost. Possible charges depend on what you are recycling.  You can arrange a pickup by filling out their online form or contacting them at info@technologyrecycler.net. The list of acceptable items can be found HERE.

• City of Houston Westpark Recycling Center - 5900 Westpark (near Fountainview), Houston, TX  77057
  HOURS OF OPERATION:  Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  This facility accepts computers and other residential electronic scrap in addition to traditional recyclables.

• Electronic waste can be recycled as household hazardous waste (HHW).  Fortunately, at the same time you can dispose of the old paint, fertilizer, pool chemicals, or other cleaners you have cluttering up your garage. You can visit the HHW section of the web to view opportunities by clicking HERE.

For more information than provided below, call and leave a message for a volunteer on Bellaire Recycling Committee’s Hotline at 713-662-8173 or send an email to the Bellaire Recycling Committee.