eCycling

Trashing your old PCs and electronics does not compute!

Why e-Cycle?

Computers and other consumer electronics are a rapidly growing part of the solid waste stream. With newer, faster computers and consumer electronics available, County residents need outlets to properly dispose of their old equipment. Computers, televisions and other electronic equipment can contain lead, mercury, cadmium and other toxic materials.

These items also contain valuable metals such as gold, silver and palladium, and can be recycled through special programs.

Howard County's eCycling program accepts the following materials:

• Computer processors and accessories
• Monitors
• Keyboards
• Printers
• Scanners
• Mice
• Cables
• Laptop computers
• TVs
• VCRs
• Radios
• CD Players
• Phones and cellular phones
• Pagers

You can dispose of your eCyclable items at the Alpha Ridge Landfill. Residents using the landfill are required to show their drivers licenses as proof of residence in Howard County.

Alpha Ridge Landfill
Resident’s Convenience Area
2350 Marriottsville Road
Marriottsville, MD
410-313-6444
Hours: Monday – Saturday 8am – 4 pm

Other eCycling Information

Check out these sites to see where you can donate or recycle your old computer, cellphones, and other electronic products:

Computers: lazarus.org

General Electronics: epa.gov/epaoswer/hazwaste/recycle/ecycling/donate.htm

Cell Phones: epa.gov/cellphones/cell-recycling-locations.htm

Businesses who wish to deliver electronic materials to the County's eCycling center must purchase a commercial recycling permit ($5 per year). There is a business limit of 5 pieces per trip. Businesses with large amounts of eWaste are encouraged to visit: MDrecycles.org. Residents and businesses that are looking to donate computers should also visit this site.

You can also recycle your cell phone by donating it to the Sheriff’s department to assist victims of Domestic Violence. Cell phones with access to the 911 emergency line can be provided to victims of domestic violence. Please contact Corporal Bryan Waser at 410-313-4152 for more information. Your donation is tax deductible and a receipt will be provided.

For more information please contact:

Bureau of Environmental Services
Recycling Division
6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite 514
Columbia, Maryland 21046
410-313-6444