New York residents are encouraged to recycle certain electronic devices, especially during the summer months. In the state of New York, disposing of TVs, computer monitors, and other electronics in household garbage is prohibited. Recycling old electronic equipment helps conserve valuable resources and keeps hazardous waste out of landfills. Reverse Logistics Group (RLG) provides hundreds of convenient electronics collection sites across New York, allowing consumers to responsibly recycle items like televisions, printers, monitors, and more.
The free collection sites are open to households, as well as small non-profits, businesses, and schools. Commonly recyclable electronic devices include:
- Desktop and laptop computers
- Desktop printers
- Gaming consoles
- E-readers
- Small-scale servers
- Portable digital music players that are battery powered
- Mice
- Keyboards
- Computer speakers
- Computer monitors
- Televisions
- VCRs, DVD players, DVRs
- Signal converter boxes
- Cable and satellite receivers
- Mobile phones
- Tablets
In New York, recycling certain electronic items isn鈥檛 just required by law鈥攊t鈥檚 also a vital step in building a more sustainable, circular economy. Reverse Logistics Group (RLG) is dedicated to meeting the growing need for electronics recycling by simplifying consumer access to certified facilities capable of safely processing e-waste. As a global compliance services provider, RLG also assists producers, including brands and manufacturers, in meeting regulatory requirements for packaging, batteries, and beyond.