--- title: 10+ Free Electronics Recycling Locations in Seattle description: Recycle your electronics for free in Seattle at these 15+ prime locations. No cost to recycle goods and help protect the environment. See locations & hours. image: https://blog.livinggreentechnology.org/hubfs/choice-gdd1a82280_1920.jpg --- [![green rgb](https://blog.livinggreentechnology.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/green%20rgb.png?width=810&name=green%20rgb.png "green rgb")](http://www.livinggreentechnology.org) - [Default HubSpot Blog](https://blog.livinggreentechnology.org/blog) ![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/2432204/hubfs/z-creative%20assets/Customer_Overview_Header_Image.jpg?width=1600&name=Customer_Overview_Header_Image.jpg) # Living Green Technology Blog #### The latest and greatest in recycling & green living news and events # [10+ Free Electronics Recycling Locations in Seattle](https://blog.livinggreentechnology.org/blog/10-free-electronics-recycling-locations-in-seattle) ![close](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/2432204/AK-UI%20Builder/close-button.svg) ### Categories - [E-Waste (7)](https://blog.livinggreentechnology.org/blog/tag/e-waste) - [Electronics Recycling (7)](https://blog.livinggreentechnology.org/blog/tag/electronics-recycling) - [Green Living (7)](https://blog.livinggreentechnology.org/blog/tag/green-living) - [Refurbished Electronics (4)](https://blog.livinggreentechnology.org/blog/tag/refurbished-electronics) - [Cryptocurrency (1)](https://blog.livinggreentechnology.org/blog/tag/cryptocurrency) - [Data Destruction (1)](https://blog.livinggreentechnology.org/blog/tag/data-destruction) - [Green News (1)](https://blog.livinggreentechnology.org/blog/tag/green-news) - [Living Green Events (1)](https://blog.livinggreentechnology.org/blog/tag/living-green-events) - [Recycling (1)](https://blog.livinggreentechnology.org/blog/tag/recycling) - [Solar Energy (1)](https://blog.livinggreentechnology.org/blog/tag/solar-energy) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Popular Stories [10+ Free Electronics Recycling Locations in Seattle](https://blog.livinggreentechnology.org/blog/10-free-electronics-recycling-locations-in-seattle) Aug 11, 2022 [How to (Safely) Dispose of Old Electronics](https://blog.livinggreentechnology.org/blog/how-to-safely-dispose-of-old-electronics) Oct 19, 2022 [Best Metal Recycling Locations in Seattle](https://blog.livinggreentechnology.org/blog/best-metal-recycling-locations-in-seattle) Dec 09, 2022 [Building a Sustainable Home with Recyclable Materials](https://blog.livinggreentechnology.org/blog/building-a-sustainable-home-with-recyclable-materials) Nov 05, 2024 [Recycling and Proper Disposal Keeps Mattresses Out of Landfills](https://blog.livinggreentechnology.org/blog/recycling-and-proper-disposal-keeps-matresses-out-of-landfills) Mar 29, 2018 Categories | Subscribe | Populars - - - - Written by Living Green Technology on August 11, 2022 # Where to Find Free Electronics Recycling in Seattle Did you know that only about [12% of electronic waste](https://www.dosomething.org/us/facts/11-facts-about-e-waste) is recycled? This is a staggering statistic, considering how toxic electronic waste (aka “e-waste”) can be to the environment! One reason why this statistic is so high is because many consumers don’t know that certain electronics are recyclable. Another reason is that, even if they do know how to recycle electronics, many people don’t know where to actually take their recyclable electronics. But if you are a Seattle resident, we’re here to help! Here are a few free electronic recycling facilities near Seattle! ## What electronics are recyclable in Seattle? [E-Cycle Washington](https://blog.livinggreentechnology.org/blog/what-is-e-cycle-washington) is a free program that makes it easy for Seattleites to recycle electronics. They provide a helpful list of items that can be recycled at most e-waste facilities: - Desktop computers - Laptops - TV and computer monitors - Tablets - E-readers - Portable DVD players Other facilities (not including E-Cycle Washington) accept what are called “peripheral” electronics (i.e. mostly electronic accessories) as well. These items include: - Keyboards - Printers - Ink and toner cartridges - Cell phones If you have any of the recyclable electronics above, check out the following locations for free electronic recycling services: ## 1. Living Green Technology Living Green Technology offers electronics recycling services for [Residents](https://www.livinggreentechnology.org/residential-electronics-recycling/) and [Businesses](https://www.livinggreentechnology.org/business-electronics-recycling/) in Washington State and [Oregon](https://www.livinggreentechnology.org/portland/). We have locations in [Seattle](https://www.livinggreentechnology.org/seattle/), [Auburn](https://www.livinggreentechnology.org/auburn/), [Bellevue](https://www.livinggreentechnology.org/bellevue/), [Bothell](https://www.livinggreentechnology.org/bothell/), [Issaquah](https://www.livinggreentechnology.org/issaquah/), [Kirkland](https://www.livinggreentechnology.org/kirkland/), [Redmond](https://www.livinggreentechnology.org/redmond/), and [Renton](https://www.livinggreentechnology.org/renton/). **Residential recycling services are 100% free. Simply stop by one of our locations and drop off any of the following items:** - Laptops, Desktops & Monitors - Mobile Phones & Tablets - Servers - Cables, Software & Accessories. - Modems & Routers - Office Phones - Telecom Systems - Game Consoles - iPods & MP3s - Printers & Ink Toners **Seattle location:** 3417 Evanston Ave N Unit 224, Seattle, WA 98103 **Phone:** (253) 204-4438 **Hours:** Saturday 10AM–6PM Sunday 10AM–3PM Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 10AM–2PM Thursday 10AM–2PM Friday 10AM–6PM ## 2. [E-Cycle Washington](https://ecology.wa.gov/Waste-Toxics/Reducing-recycling-waste/Our-recycling-programs/Electronics-E-Cycle) E-Cycle Washington is Washington’s best-known free electronics recycling program. With over [**230 locations**](https://ecyclewa.org/) across Washington, it’s easy for most residents to find an e-waste recycling drop-off in their area. Stop by one of the many E- Cycle Washington locations and drop off the following items: - Televisions - Computers - Laptops - Monitors - Tablets - E-readers - Portable DVD players [**Find your closest E-Cycle Washington location**](https://ecyclewa.org/) **Website:** [ecyclewa.org](https://ecyclewa.org/) **Cost:** E-Cycle Washington accepts televisions, computers, computer monitors, and laptop computers from households at no cost. There may be a charge for home pick-up, curbside services, or other premium services. ## 3. [Friendly Earth International, Inc.](https://friendlyearth.org/) Friendly Earth International Inc. provides electronics recycling for Seattle residents and businesses. Residents can recycle electronics at the Seattle public drop-off location. **Seattle location:** 1560 1st Ave South Seattle, WA 98134 **Phone:** (206) 367-411 **Hours:** Monday through Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm **Residential Pickups:** Residential E-Recycling Pickups may also be scheduled during normal business hours for a flat fee. ## 4. [1 Green Planet](https://www.1greenplanet.com/) 1 Green Plane’s mission is to provide free recycling to everyone! They offer free drop-off recycling at their Renton, WA location, as well as free computer pick-ups. **Renton location:** 851 Houser Way N Renton, WA 98057 **Phone:** (425) 428-4414 **Hours:** Saturday Closed Sunday Closed Monday 6:30AM–3PM Tuesday 6:30AM–3PM Wednesday 6:30AM–3PM Thursday 6:30AM–3PM Friday 6:30AM–3PM ## 5. [E-Recycle](http://e-recyclemi.com/) E-Recycle offers free e-waste recycling for the following items: - TVs (any size and shape) - Desktop and laptop computers - All computer peripherals and cables) - Tablets - E-Readers - Monitors - Cell Phones - DVD players - VCR players - Stereo equipment Note that there is a fee for fax machines, printers, and copiers $5.00 each. Copiers that are larger than the desktop copiers are $50 each. **Mercer Island location:** 7835 SE 30th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040 **Phone:** (206) 230-8188 **Hours:** Saturday Closed Sunday Closed Monday Closed Tuesday 10AM–5PM Wednesday 10AM–5PM Thursday 10AM–5PM Friday 10AM–5PM ## 6. Seattle Computer Recycling Despite the name, Seattle Computer Recycling offers electronics recycling of many items, including: - Computers - Laptops - Point of Sale equipment - Cell phones - Hard drives - Toner and ink cartridges - Stereos - Printers - LCD screens They also offer [secure data destruction](http://www.seattlecomputerrecycling.net/secure-data-destruction/), [corporate e-waste pickup](http://www.seattlecomputerrecycling.net/corporate-computer-recycling-e-waste-pick-up-service/), [computer sales](http://www.seattlecomputerrecycling.net/used-computer-sales/), and more.  **Seattle location:** 7523 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103 **Phone:** (206) 792-5210 **Hours:** Saturday 11AM–4PM Sunday Closed Monday Closed Tuesday 11AM–4PM Wednesday 11AM–4PM Thursday 11AM–4PM Friday11AM–4PM ## 7. [InterConnection](https://interconnection.org/) InterConnection is a charitable computer reuse and recycling program in Seattle, providing access to technology to under-served communities around the world. Local services include: - Free electronics recycling (drop-off) - Mail-in electronic recycling - E-waste pick-up - Secure data destruction **Seattle location:** 1121 N 35th St, Seattle, WA 98103 **Phone:** (206) 633-1517 **Hours:** Saturday Closed Sunday Closed Monday 10AM–3PM Tuesday 10AM–3PM Wednesday 10AM–3PM Thursday 10AM–3PM Friday 10AM–3PM ## 8. [E-Waste, LLC](http://www.e-wastes.com/) E-Waste, LLC in Washington offers recycling of the following items, free of charge: - Televisions - Computer Monitors - Desktop Computers - Laptops - Cell Phones These services are available to the following groups for free: Households, Non-Profit Organizations, Schools grades K-12, Small businesses with less than 50 employees, Small Governments, and [Special Districts](https://mrsc.org/Home/Explore-Topics/Governance/Forms-of-Government-and-Organization/Special-Purpose-Districts-in-Washington.aspxhttps://mrsc.org/Home/Explore-Topics/Governance/Forms-of-Government-and-Organization/Special-Purpose-Districts-in-Washington.aspx). **Lynnwood location:** 12424 Beverly Park Rd Suite A4, Lynnwood, WA 98087 **Phone:** (425) 239-4118 **Hours:** Saturday 8:30AM–2:30PM Sunday Closed Monday 8:30AM–4:30PM Tuesday 8:30AM–4:30PM Wednesday 8:30AM–4:30PM Thursday 8:30AM–4:30PM Friday 8:30AM–4:30PM ## 9. [Recycling Depot](https://recycledepot.center/) The Recycling Depot is a South Seattle-based organization offering recycling services to public, commercial, industrial, and governmental entities. They accept several [e-waste items](https://recycledepot.center/?page_id=72) as well as typical recyclable materials. **Seattle location:** 6004 Corson Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108 **Phone:** (206) 767-7211 **Hours:** Saturday 8:30AM–4:30PM Sunday 8:30AM–4:30PM Monday 8:30AM–4:30PM Tuesday 8:30AM–4:30PM Wednesday 8:30AM–4:30PM Thursday 6:30AM–4:30PM Friday 8:30AM–4:30PM ## 10. [3R Technology](https://3rtechnology.com/) 3R Technology is a local leader in asset disposition and e-waste recycling. This organization offers a slew of services, including [Logistics](https://3rtechnology.com/logistics/), Collection bins, [Data Destruction](https://3rtechnology.com/data-sanitization-shredding/), and more. **Residents can easily recycle the following items for FREE:** - Televisions (CRT, Plasma, and LCD) - for individuals and eCycle WA eligible entities - Monitors (CRT and LCD) - for individuals and eCycle WA eligible entities - Computers, Laptops, Tablets & Servers - Printers (Inkjet, Laser, and Dot Matrix) & Scanners - Keyboards - Mice - Audio/Video Equipment (Cassette, CD players, and Turntables, etc.) - Computer Speakers - Office Equipment - Consumer Electronics - UPS Battery Backups - Optical Media (Software, CDs, DVDs) - Satellite Equipment - Mobile Devices & Cellphones - Networking Equipment - Point of Sale and Restaurant Equipment - SLA and Lithium Batteries - Cables & Computer Parts - Discrete Electronic Components - Electronic Production and R&D Items - Lab, Medical & Test Equipment - Phones and Phone Systems - Motors, and other Electronic Scrap **These items are also accepted, but for a fee:** - Toner & Ink Cartridges - Copiers - Consumer Batteries - CRT TVs and Monitors (Pickup service only) - Non-Working LCD and Plasma TVs and Monitors (Pickup service only) - Magnetic and Optical Media (Tapes, Floppy Disks, CD and DVDs) **Kent location:** 8002 S 208th St E105, Kent, WA 98032 **Phone:** (206) 582-7100 **Hours:** Saturday Closed Sunday Closed Monday 8AM–4PM Tuesday 8AM–4PM Wednesday 8AM–4PM Thursday 8AM–4PM Friday 8AM–4PM ## Seattle Corporations that Accept Recycled Electronics In addition to private, non-profit, and government-run programs, Seattle also hosts a variety of companies that universally offer limited electronics recycling services.  **These corporations often accept old, expired, and/or broken electronics:** - [Best Buy](https://www.bestbuy.com/site/services/recycling/pcmcat149900050025.c?id=pcmcat149900050025) - [Staples](https://www.staples.com/sbd/cre/marketing/sustainability-center/recycling-services/electronics/) - [HP](https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/tech-takes/how-to-recycle-old-computers) - [Xerox](https://www.xerox.com/en-us/about/ehs/equipment-recycling) - [LG](https://www.lg.com/us/public-notices/general/the-lg-electronics-recycling-program) - [Samsung](https://www.samsung.com/us/aboutsamsung/sustainability/environment/responsible-recycling/) - [TMobile](https://www.t-mobile.com/responsibility/sustainability/our-customers/recycling-matters) - [Dell](https://www.dell.com/en-us/dt/corporate/social-impact/advancing-sustainability/how-to-recycle.htm?gacd=9643275-1040-5761040-266682520-0&dgc=st&gclid=Cj0KCQjwheyUBhD-ARIsAHJNM-ONrypJYMgGGIXpbOTxmRj9HZGB3XulxwUA4_8ecqGF24E0yrdEtdEaAt2JEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&nclid=kEpQ1ogVQuQKaq8C2a22fjnZ7KRjVM6_sMpG-pn-vlCmzk2CNBQnhEJMrgI8VqoO#/) - [Sony](https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00206411) Visit each corporation’s website for more information about drop-off locations, accepted items, and more. ## Tips Before Donating or Recycling Your Used Electronics Before choosing to recycle your used electronics, we recommend considering the following tips: - **For computers or laptops** - Consider updating or upgrading your hardware or software, rather than replacing your computer completely - **Destroy your data** - Delete all personal information from your device, either by wiping it yourself or using a [secure data destruction service](https://www.livinggreentechnology.org/secure-data-destruction/) - **Remove batteries** - Remove the batteries from your old devices, as these can often be recycled separately ## Recycle Electronics for Free in Seattle Living Green is proud to be a trusted resource for electronics recycling for Seattle residents and businesses. 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