Electronics Recycling

The 2024 Electronics Recycling Event was held on June 8 at Free State High School in Lawrence, KS. The next drop-off event in Douglas County will be planned for 2025. Details will be posted here when information is available. 

Those looking for other options to recycle electronics should utilize the recyclable materials directory to find additional drop-off sites and other recycling options throughout the year. The annual recycling events are the only government-sponsored electronics disposal option able to be offered at this time.  

To learn more about past events and to watch for updates, you can also visit: https://lawrenceks.org/mso/electronics-recycling/ 

The following materials are typically accepted at period community electronics recycling events: 

• anything with a cord or battery
• computers, laptops, monitors**, speakers, keyboards, mice, servers,
• microwaves, TVs**, gaming systems,
• light fixtures, (non-PCB) ballasts,
• stereos, radios, phones, audio / visual equipment,
• lab equipment, cables, battery backup systems,
• other small appliances

**CRT TVs and monitors are accepted for a fee. Costs are typically $20 and $40 per unit, depending on size.

Materials Not Accepted:

• fire alarms, smoke detectors, and thermometers
• all light bulbs and PCB ballasts
• alkaline batteries (Douglas County residents can make an appointment to take these items to Household Hazardous Waste)
• chemicals of any kind, especially hazardous ones
• tires and furniture
• large appliances and devices containing Freon