Computers and other Electronics

USEPA and PADEP have not officially determined if computers, monitors, stereo equipment, and TVs are hazardous. However, USEPA is considering designating monitors a Universal Waste (proposed rule issued June 12, 2002 Federal Register vol. 67, No. 113).

• Computers and monitors are accepted at all HHW events and at the Citizen Drop-off Centers located at State Road and Ashburner Street, and at the center on Domino Lane and Umbria Street, Monday - Saturday, 8:00AM to 6:00PM.   Computers can also be dropped off at designated Southeastern Pennsylvania Regional HHW events.  The Regional map / schedule lists these events. Only computers and monitors are accepted at these events from homes.  Computers from businesses are not accepted.   
• For additional information on recycling other electronics, computer reuse and recycling programs,  go the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection's web site:

http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/airwaste/wm/HHW/Electronics/Home.htm

• For additional information on USEPA's "Plug-in To Recycling" campaign to encourage the recycling of computers and electronics go to the web address provided below:

http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/conserve/plugin/index.htm