# I have an old computer. How do I recycle it?

## Private Computers

For residents of of the City of Los Angeles and the County of Los Angeles a privately owned, non-university computer, <span class="caps">UCLA</span> and the City of Los Angeles have an [eWaste program at <span class="caps">UCLA</span>](http://www.lacitysan.org/solid_resources/pdfs/safe-ucla-flyer_english.pdf) for “Residential Special Materials and Electronic Waste”.

LA County also operates a **household** waste program. See [http://ladpw.org/general/enotify/Calendar\_Template/Calendar.aspx](http://ladpw.org/general/enotify/Calendar_Template/Calendar.aspx).

Best Buy Electronic Recycling Program   
As Sustainability becomes the hot topic on campus, we would like to also provide a program, offered by Best Buy, that allows you to eWaste or recycle electronics from your home. This program is open to everyone, does not cost anything, and accepts up to two items per household per day. For more information on this program, please visit [http://www.bestbuy.com/recycling](http://www.bestbuy.com/recycling) or for more information on Sustainability on campus, visit [http://www.sustain.ucla.edu](http://www.sustain.ucla.edu).

## University Computers

<span class="caps">UCLA</span> Facilities Management will collect eWaste for a small fee. Submit an <span class="caps">FSR</span>. Information about their recycling programs is available at [https://www.facilities.ucla.edu/services/recycling-waste-management](https://www.facilities.ucla.edu/services/recycling-waste-management) and [https://www.ehs.ucla.edu/hazwaste/types/electronic](https://www.ehs.ucla.edu/hazwaste/types/electronic).

<span class="caps">UCLA</span> Equipment Management offers the [Dollar $aver](http://www.equipment.ucla.edu/DollarSaver_Main.htm) program. Campus departments may place free advertisements for the sale of surplus equipment including computers.

Lastly, any minor computer salvage can be done through our Preferred Surplus Dealers: [http://www.equipment.ucla.edu/pdf/DollarSaver/PreferredSurplusDealers.htm](http://www.equipment.ucla.edu/pdf/DollarSaver/PreferredSurplusDealers.htm)

For large volume of surplus try state-approved Off Lease Clearinghouse (661 729-2677) as they only charge $25 for the lot and will take just about anything electronic. Other vendors will charge $25 for each monitor, for example.

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- [System Recycling With Xubuntu](http://www.linux-mag.com/id/3025/) – Linux Magazine article April 4th, 2007By Jason Perlow

## Alternative Electronics Recycler

Here is an alternative electronics recycling company based in Fresno. The company will pick up e-waste in bulk free of charge. Additionally, they will certify the destruction of obsolete hard disks. See contact information below:

Kevin J. Dillon  
Co-Founder, Chief Marketing Officer  
Electric Recyclers International, Inc.  
1-800-<span class="caps">RECYCLING</span>  
d: 559.442.3990  
f: 559.442.3999  
[http://www.electronicrecyclers.com](http://www.electronicrecyclers.com)

## Another Electronics Recycler

Here’s another free recycler who is state approved:  
Off Lease Clearinghouse  
824 West Ave L-6, Unit D  
Lancaster, CA 93534  
(661) 729-2677

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## Electronics Recycler who offers free Pickup

This company is based in CA and they will come and pick up items in your area if you schedule with them beforehand. They will also give you a certificate afterward.

Electronic Recycling Solutions  
[http://ers2recycle.com](http://ers2recycle.com)

Contact info:  
Tracy Taggert  
<info@ers2recycle.com>