eCycling

Why eCycle?

Computers and other consumer electronics are a 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, which should be disposed of properly.

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

eCycling Options:

Local eCycling Locations: mygreenelectronics.org

Local Non-Profit Locations: techsoup.org

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

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

For a detailed list of local eCycling opportunities click here.

Howard County's eCycling program accepts the following materials:

• Computer processors and accessories
• Circuit boards
• Monitors
• Keyboards
• Printers
• Scanners
• Mice
• Cables
• Laptop computers
• TVs
• VCR/DVD players
• Radios/Stereos
• 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
Residents' Convenience Area
2350 Marriottsville Road
Marriottsville, MD
410-313-6444
Hours: Monday – Saturday 8am – 4 pm

Business eCycling

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 electronic waste are encouraged to visit: MDrecycles.org. Residents and businesses that are looking to donate computers should also visit this site.

For more information please contact:

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