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The City of Madison's New Computer Recycling Program

 

The City of Madison now has a year round drop off recycling of computers, TV's, and consumer electronics.  This new program replaces the twice a year computer roundups.  The roundups will no longer be held.

We no longer collect Computer Monitors, Laptops, Computer CPU's and Televisions at the curb.  These items must now be brought to our two full service drop off sites for recycling.

What We Accept For Recycling

The Following Items Require a $10 Fee

CPU's  

Monitors

Laptop Computers

Televisions

(NOTE: the 2008 Recyclopedia states that the fee for TV's is $15.  We have decided to lower the fee to $10)

The Following Items Are Accepted Free of Charge

Keyboards        Miscellaneous Computer Parts

         Scanners        Mouse             

         Printers          Cables             

     Stereo components          VCR's  

            

   Cell Phones     Telephones

      DVD Players      Typewriters 

 

Drop Off Locations and Hours of Operation

Locations:

  • East: 4602 Sycamore Ave.
  • West: 1501 W. Badger Rd.

 

Hours of Operation:

    December 3rd through March 30th

       Monday through Friday 7 a.m. until 3 p.m.

    March 31st through December 2nd

  • Monday 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday 8:30 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
  • Thursday 8:30 a.m. until 8:00p.m.
  • Friday 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
  • Saturday 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
  • Sunday 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Paying the Recycling Fee

You must purchase a $10 fee sticker for each item which requires a fee.  Stickers are NOT sold at the drop off sites.  They are available at our offices, during regular business hours, at all Madison Public Libraries, and on line at www.madisonpay.com.

For complete details on where and how to purchase fee stickers....

 

For additional computer recycling options check the our computer recycling web site. ..

Collection Options

There are two private firms that offer collection of old electronics for a fee.  Those firms are;

File 13 E-Waste Solutions, 405 Investment Ct, Verona 866-913-6038.  Web link

1-800-Got Junk, P.O. Box 260196, Madison, 251-6716, 1-800-Got-Junk.  Web link

For additional computer recycling options check the Dane County Public Works web site: http://www.co.dane.wi.us/pubworks/recyc.htm

QUESTIONS?

Email: gdreckmann@cityofmadison.com or call 267-2626.