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Mail-Back Programs: Recycling from Home from Earth911.com

A mail-back program offers collection and recycling/disposal of products by

sending them via mail. There may be fees associated with mail-in program

recycling, and it is best that you call or visit the website before sending in

products. They may have special packaging requirements or instructions for you

to follow.

Contents

What is a Mail-Back Program? .................................................................................................... 1

Batteries ...................................................................................................................................... 1

Cell Phones & Small Electronics .................................................................................................. 2

Electronic Media ......................................................................................................................... 7

Household Miscellaneous Items ................................................................................................. 9

Inkjet & Toner Cartridges .......................................................................................................... 14

Large Electronics ....................................................................................................................... 17

Light Bulbs ................................................................................................................................. 19

Medical Supplies ....................................................................................................................... 22

Paper ......................................................................................................................................... 23

Plastic ........................................................................................................................................ 23

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Last Updated: July 5, 2011

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Batteries

Battery Mart

1 Battery Drive

Winchester, VA 22601

(800) 405-2121

http://www.batterymart.com

Car batteries, NiCad batteries, lead-acid batteries (non-automotive), other batteries,

rechargeable batteries

This program does not pay for shipping costs. Please call for further details.

Battery Solutions iRecycle Kit

Howell, MI 48843

(800) 852-8127

http://www.batteryrecycling.com

Cell phones, mp3 players, NiCad batteries, other batteries, rechargeable batteries,

single-use batteries

The iRecycle Kit includes everything you need to recycle your batteries and handheld

electronics. You simply collect all dry-cell battery types and hand-held electronics

together and mail them in. Please visit the website to order the Kit.

Cell Phones & Small Electronics

Barclay Enterprises

Colton, CA 92324

(800) 513-9962

http://www.barclayent.com/t-waste.htm

Cell phones, telephones

Please visit the website to fill out a return authorization form, and you will receive more

information.

Cash For Critters

Phoenix, AZ 85080

(602) 467-7027

http://www.cashforcritters.com

Cell phones

This program is open to any organization, either for-profit or nonprofit, needing to raise

funds. This includes all animal rescue groups, animal rights groups, animal protection

agencies, animal shelters and animal welfare groups or any kind of nonprofit

organization wanting to raise money. Please call or visit the website for more

information.

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Cell Funds

Los Angeles, CA 91411

(866) 874-6759

http://www.mycellfunds.com

Cell phones

This program buys used cell phones. Please visit the website for shipping information.

Cell Phones for Soldiers

Norwell, MA 02061

(781) 588-2608

http://www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com/index.html

Cell phones

This organization uses the funds received from recycling to help soldiers abroad talk to

their families at home.

Charitable Recycling Program

Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302

(888) 300-1052

http://www.charitablerecycling.com

Cell phones

Donations are accepted by mail, but please visit the website for a shipping label. This

program accepts any used or retired cell phone. For each phone received, a donation

will be made to charity.

eCycle Group

Ojai, CA 93023

(800) 416-5251

http://www.ecyclegroup.com

Cell phones, inkjet cartridges, mp3 players, toner cartridges

This program supplies pre-paid shipping labels. It purchases empty inkjet and laser

cartridges from a variety of sources including primary schools, colleges and universities,

businesses and individual collectors. It pays top dollar for empty printer cartridges which

makes it a fundraising source. Please call or visit the web site for more information.

EcoPhones Electronics Recycling

Dallas, TX 75220

(888) 326-7466

http://www.ecophones.com

Cell phones, inkjet cartridges, mp3 players

This program will pay for cell phones, laptops, inkjet cartridges, digital and video

cameras, mp3 players and gold jewelry. Please visit the website for shipping

information.

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ecyclecenter

Minneapolis, MN 55413

(651) 775-6817

http://www.ecyclecenter.com

Cell phones

This program is a secure mobile device management service. It destroys data

electronically or physically. Please visit the website to download a shipping label.

GreenCanDo.org

P.O. Box 324

Massapequa Park, 11762

(888) 340-1121

http://www.greencando.org/

Cell phones, inkjet cartridges, mp3 players, toner cartridges

This program offers free shipping labels. Please visit the website for more information.

GreenPhone Recycling Program

Boulder, CO 80301

(310) 294-5400

http://greenphone.com/

Cell phones

GreenPhone offers a trade-in program to recycle cell phones for cash. It also plants a

tree for every device recycled. Please visit the website to get started.

iRecyclePhones.com

1 City Boulevard West 1120, Orange, CA 92868

(949) 274-2247

http://www.irecyclephones.com

Cell phones

Please note: iRecyclePhones.com will pay for shipping throughout the United States.

Please visit the website to request a prepaid shipping box to be delivered to the address

of your choice.

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence Cell Phone Donation Program

Dexter, MI 48130

(303) 839-1852

http://www.ncadv.org/takeaction/DonateaPhone.php

Cell phones

Proceeds from the collection and sale of deactivated cell phones help fund the NCADV’s

mission to end violence in the home. Please visit the website for a pre-paid postage slip.

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Nextworth Electronics Recycling

Lawrence, MA 01840

(978) 374-6398

http://www.nextworth.com

Cell phones, game console, mp3 players

This program buys used gadgets, games and media. Please visit the website to get a

quote and for shipping information.

Phone Fund

631 S 31st St, Richmond, CA 94804

(800) 981-9019

http://www.phonefund.com

Cell phones, computer donation, electronics (digital cameras and PDAs)

Your donation can be directed to the school of your choice by sending your used cell

phones, batteries and accessories to us with the school of your choice noted when you

ship the phones. Please visit website to generate a free shipping label and donation

letter for your tax records. This is a mail-in program.

ReCellular, Inc. DONATE A PHONE® Program

2555 Bishop Circle

West Dexter, MI 48130

(800) 441-1544

http://www.wirelessfoundation.org

Cell phones

This program recycles used wireless phones to help the environment and raise funds for

a variety of charities. Most phones are resold as economical alternatives to new phones

or refurbished to become lifelines for domestic violence victims. The rest are safely

recycled in accordance with all applicable U.S. environmental regulations. Please visit

the website for shipping information.

Recycle For a Cause

451 W 69th St

Loveland, CO 80538

(877) 790-1870

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=43633284

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Cell phones, inkjet cartridges, toner cartridges

This program accepts ink and toner cartridges, cell phones, iPods, laptops, PDA’s, video

games and video game consoles, GPS devices, digital cameras, and DVD movies. It

donates a large percentage of the proceeds to charitable organizations that coincide

with seven different programs; recycle for Pets, Water, Hunger Relief, Victims of

Domestic Violence, Global Warming, Refugees and Soldiers.

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Recycle It America

Mound, MN 55364

(612) 483-3500

http://www.recycleitamerica.com/

Cell phones, computer monitors, game consoles, mp3 players

This company provide free shipping and recycling, and also offers rewards for items of

value. Please visit the website to get started.

Shelter Alliance

2201 SW 145th Ave #209

Hollywood, FL 33027

(866) 744-1003

http://www.shelteralliance.net/

Cell phones

Donate cell phones to benefit a nonprofit organization. Visit the website for free

shipping information.

Sprint Project Connect

Overland Park, KS 66251

(866) 364-5680

http://www.sprint.com/responsibility/communities_across/project_connect.html

Cell phones

Sprint Project Connect is a free service for anyone who has wireless phones, batteries,

accessories and data cards that they no longer use, regardless of makes and model,

carrier or condition. The net proceeds from all equipment collected will fund and

promote free Internet safety resources for kids. To recycle your wireless device, pick up

a free, postage-paid envelope at any Sprint-owned store nationwide. Or, print the free,

pre-paid shipping label on the website.

Two-Way Radio Recycling Program

Carlsbad, CA 92011

(888) 742-5893

http://www.TwoWayDirect.com/

Two-way radios

Earn money by recycling your old two-way radios, batteries and accessories. Please visit

the website for a quote and shipping information.

US Recycling

1118 Shop Road, Columbia, SC 29201

(888) 628-3639

http://www.usrecycleink.com

Cell phones, inkjet cartridges, mp3 players, office machines, toner cartridges

This program pays cash for empty printer cartridges, used cell phones and IT equipment.

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Watts Wireless Cell Phone Recycling Program

Haltom City, TX 76117

(800) 557-9201

http://www.phones4funds.org

Cell phones and other wireless communication equipment

This is a National Program. For consumers and businesses that are outside of the Fort

Worth area, please call for information and a shipping label.

Electronic Media

Alternative Community Training (ACT)

2200 Burlington St.

Columbia, MO 65202

(800) 359-4607

http://www.actrecycling.org/donations/howtodonate.asp

Cell phones, cassette tapes, compact discs, floppy disks, jewel cases, video tapes

ACT is a non-profit organization that works in conjunction with GreenDisk and offers a

convenient, comprehensive recycling program for electronic media and cell phones.

Please visit the website and complete and submit the Online Donor Form.

Back Thru The Future CD/DVD Recycling Program

1 Park Dr #9

Franklin, NJ 07419

(973) 823-9752

http://www.cdrecyclingforfree.com/

Compact discs/DVDs, jewel cases

Place your CDs and/or DVDs in suitable shipping package. Transportation expense is

your cost. It is important that you separate the discs from the jewel case and remove

any paper. Please write “CD” on the outside of your shipping package.

CD Recycling Center of America

68 Stiles Rd

Salem, NH 03079

(603) 894-5553

http://cdrecyclingcenter.org

Compact discs/DVDs, jewel cases

This program recycles the disc, the paper booklet and any other paper or cardboard that

comes with the disc. Please separate discs and paper prior to sending them in, and label

boxes accordingly. You are responsible for shipping costs.

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CD Recycling Central

c/o Polysource International Inc.

13505 Yorba Ave, Unit R

Chino, CA 91710

Cell phones, compact discs/DVDs, floppy disks, inkjet cartridges, jewel cases, toner

cartridges, video tapes

http://www.cdrecyclingcentral.com/

If you shred the CDs, please don’t shred the paper and cases along with it. This program

will will send you via fax or mail a Certificate of Destruction upon request.

Envirom CD, Inc.

20810 Cork Cir

Yorba Linda, CA 92886

(714) 694-0925

http://www.envirom.com

Compact discs

This program offers certified destruction and recycling of CDs. This includes

documentation of destruction, but the sender pays shipping charges. Please call for

more information.

Green Disk

Issaquah, WA 98209

(800) 305-3475

http://greendisk.com/

Cell phones, compact discs/DVDs, computer monitors, computer recycling, floppy disks,

inkjet cartridges, mp3 players, office machines, toner cartridges, video tapes (and cases)

Please call or visit the website for shipping information and additional information. This

is a fee-based service.

MRC Polymers Compact Disc Recycling Program

3535 W 31st St

Chicago, IL 60623

(773) 890-9000

Compact discs/DVDs, jewel cases

Please mail all CDs/DVDs and jewel cases to Data Management Services c/o DADC

Recycling Program. Please keep CDs and DVDs separate and remove any paper from

jewel cases.

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Household Miscellaneous Items

American Children’s Safety Network License Plate Recycling Program

PO Box 146

Paris, MO 65275

(660) 346-0307

http://www.amchildsafety.org/

License plates

This program recycles vehicle license plates and car tags, new and old, and uses the

proceeds to purchase bicycle helmets and give them to schools, police departments, fire

departments and health departments.

Armstrong World Industries Ceiling Tile Program

Lancaster, PA 17604

(877) 276-7876

http://www.armstrong.com/sustainability/programs-recycling.html

Ceiling tiles

This company recycles mineral fiber ceiling tiles. Tiles must be pre-approved prior to

shipping. Please call for a representative in your area and more detailed instructions.

Awardex Trophy Recycling Program

Barrington, IL 60010

(847) 794-3347

http://greentrophyproject.org/blog/

Trophies

Awardex will accept trophies, medals, plaques and awards and recycle them for parts or

re-engrave and donate them. Please call or visit the website for details on where to send

trophies.

CEMCO Cylinder Disposal

Auburn, NY 13021

(315) 253-2886

http://www.cylinderdisposal.com

Propane tanks

This mail-in program specializes in the complete recovery of the contents remaining and

the recovery of small one pound propane cylinders (camping stove type). Please call to

schedule a shipment or drop-off.

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Crazy Crayon Recycle Program

721 Village Rd

Pelican Lake, WI 54463

(800) 561-0922

http://www.crazycrayons.com/recycle_program.html

Crayons

This program takes takes unwanted, rejected, broken crayons and recycles them into

fresh, new crayons. It accepts all crayons, but please know that crayons from foreign

countries will be sorted out and discarded since they may contain lead and plastics. E-

mail LuAnn at LuAnn@CrazyCrayons.com with additional questions.

Dreamscapes Recycling Program

35344 Sarah Lynn Dr #202

Dade City, FL 33525

(866) 446-9172

http://www.recycleyoursextoy.com/recylce_sex_toy.html

Adult toys

Please wash your toy with soap and water before shipping it. Remove the batteries and

place your clean toy into a sealed plastic or paper bag and then pack it for shipping.

Please be sure to include your name and email address along with the toy to receive a

$10 gift card. If you do not desire a gift card, please mark the bottom of your box with a

big “X.”

Educational Assistance Limited

Glen Ellyn, IL 60138

(630) 690-0010

http://www.inventorydonations.org/

Computer donation, computer monitors, household furniture, household item

donation/reuse, office furniture, reusable appliance donation, scrap metal, tools

EAL helps turn excess or unwanted inventory, gently used equipment and services into

college tuition for needy students. It also accepts donations of cash, securities and other

valuable assets. If you wish to donate inventory or services to EAL, the first step is to

download, complete, and fax the inventory form on the website, so that EAL can

determine if donations meet the criteria. In most cases, the donor takes care of shipping

costs as they may be tax deductible.

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Garment Recovery Systems Tyvek Recycling Program

2030 E Summer St

Hammond, IN 46320

(219) 989-4627

http://www.garmentrecoverysystems.com

Tyvek® apparel

This program accepts lab coats and coveralls, aprons, frocks, sleeves, boot/shoe covers

and hoods. It pays for shipping if you print a label from the website. If you are have non-

Tyvek® disposable apparel, please visit the website for further evaluation.

Lamb Awards Recycling Program

Westminster, MD 21157

(410) 876-1444

http://www.lambawards.com/recycle.html

Trophies

Lamb Awards will either donate matching sets to charities in need or break the trophies

down for parts. These parts will go on to other trophy winners. Please visit the website

before sending any trophies. This program also accepts old plaques, sculptures and

medals. You are responsible for any expenses related to shipping the old items here.

Lions In Sight Recycling Program

1404 Lemon Street, Vallejo, CA 94590

(707) 648-2306

http://www.lionsinsight.org/

Glasses

Lions In Sight is dedicated to bringing basic eye care and eyeglasses to a world of people

in need. Please place your eyeglasses in a box with tissue or newspaper padding and

mail to the address listed or look for a Lions In Sight collection box where you buy your

glasses.

Locks of Love Hair Donation Program

West Palm Beach, FL 33405

(561) 833-7332

http://www.locksoflove.org/donate.html

Hair

Locks of Love is a public non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially

disadvantaged children in the United States and Canada under age 21 suffering from

long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. To participate, please visit the website

for donation information. Hair must be at least 10 inches long and in ponytail form.

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Matter of Trust Hair Recycling Program

San Francisco, CA 94114

(415) 235-2403

http://www.matteroftrust.org/programs/hairmatsinfo.html

Hair

Matter of Trust takes hair and fur clippings and nylons, and uses them to make hair mats

to help clean up oil spills. Please visit the website to register, and then you will receive

an address to send hair to. Please do not include anything besides hair and nylons.

New Eyes For the Needy

Short Hills, NJ 07078

(973) 376-4903

http://www.neweyesfortheneedy.com/impact/recycle.html

Glasses

New Eyes for the Needy is a non-profit charity that purchases new prescription glasses

for poor residents of the U.S. and recycles donated eyeglasses for distribution to

indigent people overseas. This program accepts reading glasses and sunglasses, hearing

aids, watches and jewelry, silverware and giftware and dentures with gold inlays. Please

call for proper mailing instructions, and be sure to include your return address inside the

package so that this organization can send you an acknowledgement.

Nike Reuse-A-Shoe Program

3552 Avenue of Commerce

Memphis, TN 38125

(800) 344-6453

http://www.nikereuseashoe.com/

Shoes

This program accepts any athletic shoe that does not contain metal. You can visit the

website to download a shipping label. There are also drop-off locations in some Nike

Factory Stores.

Rebounces Tennis Ball Recycling Program

1313 Hwy 62-65 N, Suite F

Harrison, AR 72601

(888) 630-5696

http://www.rebounces.com/page/Recycle-Old-Tennis-Ball-With-Us.aspx

Tennis balls

To receive a prepaid shipping label, send an email to info@rebounces.com with your

name, shipping address and the number of balls you wish to send. Pre-paid shipping is

only available for quantities of 100 balls or more. Once shipped, balls will be re-

pressurized to industry standard pressure and offered for purchase as practice balls.

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Recycle Your Mat

1855 W 2nd Ave

Eugene, OR 97402

(541) 556-9191

http://recycleyourmat.com

Yoga mats

Once your mat is received, you will be emailed a coupon for your next order to

Manduka gear.

Scarlet Girl Recycling Program

5331 SW Macadam Ave, Ste 258-409

Portland, OR 97239

(503) 616-3931

http://www.scarletgirl.com/

Adult toys

This program will recycle your unwanted or broken adult toys. For each package of toys

submitted Scarlet Girl will give you a $10 credit toward a future purchase. Simply mail

your clean, dry adult toys and they will be disinfected and disassembled to remove and

segregate all components and electronics.

Sheer No Nonsense Pantyhose Recycling Program

3707 W Fifth St

Lumberton, NC 28358

http://www.nononsense.com/PantyhoseRecycling.aspx

Pantyhose

To participate in this program, put all pantyhose, nylon knee highs and tights in a box,

regardless of brand. You can download and print a shipping label from the website, then

send in for recycling.

The Bra Recyclers

3317 S Higley Rd Suite #114-441

Gilbert, AZ 85297

(480) 988-2283

http://www.brarecycling.com/

Bras

All bras must be washed. Please fill out the Bra Recycling Form on the website and mail

to the attention of Elaine Birks-Mitchell.

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Total Awards & Promotions Trophy Recycling Program

7475 Mineral Point Rd

Madison, WI 53717

(608) 833-1716

http://www.awardsmall.com/Trophy-Recycling_ep_46.html

Trophies

Total Awards & Promotions will accept trophies, medals, plaques and awards and

recycle them for parts or re-engrave and donate them to non-profits.

Yemm and Hart Wine Cork Recycling

425 N Chamber Dr

Fredericktown, MO 63645

(573) 783-5434

http://www.yemmhart.com/news+/winecorkrecycling.htm

Corks

Send your wine and Champagne cork stoppers prepaid (paid by sender) to Yemm & Hart

via UPS or USPS.

Inkjet & Toner Cartridges

Brother Cartridge Collection Program

Memphis, TN 38133

http://www.brother-usa.com/environment/

Toner cartridges

This is a national mail-in program offered by Brother International. For more

information or to print a free prepaid label, please visit the website.

CartridgeFundraising.com

Rochester, NY 14609

(800) 594-4468

http://www.cartridgefundraising.com

Cell phones, inkjet cartridges, toner cartridges

This program pays you to recycle old cell phones, empty inkjet and laser printer

cartridges. Please contact the company for specific model numbers, other brands and

cash amounts paid for each.

Coastal Recycling Centers

Palm Desert, CA 92260

(760) 636-4892

http://www.coastalrecyclingcenters.com

Cell phones, inkjet cartridges, toner cartridges

Please visit the website for pre-paid shipping containers.

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CURE Recycling

Woodstock, GA 30188

(404) 680-1043

http://www.curerecycling.com

Cell phones, inkjet cartridges

CURE Recycling recovers used printer cartridges, PDAs and cell phones from schools,

businesses, non-profit organizations and government agencies, which are inspected and

recycled for reuse. Please visit the website for more information and pre-paid shipping

labels.

Enviro Solutions LLC

Lexington, SC 29071

(803) 629-3218

http://www.envirosolutionsllc.com

Cell phones, inkjet cartridges, toner cartridges

This is a national program and will send free collection and shipping materials to any

location. Return costs are pre-paid. Please visit the website to obtain free shipping

materials.

Freerecycling.com

Laguna Niguel, CA 92607

(949) 363-8201

http://www.freerecycling.com

Cell phones, compact discs, inkjet cartridges

This program will pay per cartridge and phone sent, and pays for shipping nationwide.

FundingFactory.com

Erie, PA 16507

(888) 883-8237

http://www.fundingfactory.com

Cell phones, inkjet cartridges, toner cartridges

Please call or visit the website to receive your welcome kit containing a sampling of

available postage paid boxes. Recycling is available at no cost to the sender. This

program awards points for items collected which are redeemable toward technology,

sports equipment, playground equipment or cash. Points are provided based on the

brand of the item you have. This program offers schools and nonprofits a fundraising

opportunity

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Laser Save

843 State Route 33 #11

Freehold, NJ 07728

(732) 431-3339

http://www.lasersave.com/index.php?main_page=page&id=20&chapter=0

Inkjet cartridges, toner cartridges

This program accepts ink and laser cartridges for drop-off or by mail. Laser Save

provides replacement and original toner supplies for laser printers, fax, desk jets and

copiers in addition to new and refurbished equipment. Once your cartridge is received,

you will have the option of receiving a check or making a donation to a charity such as

Child Help USA.

Nukote International

Franklin, TN 37064

(866) 527-0650

http://www.nukote.com/sustainability/collectionprograms.php

Inkjet cartridges, toner cartridges

This program only accepts specific brands and models of cartridges, but will pay for

those products. Please call or visit the website for information and for free collection

supplies (envelopes, bins).

Printpal Recycling

910 Chevy Way

Medford, OR 97504

(888) 772-1361

Inkjet cartridges, toner cartridges

Please call for a JetPak mailer to send your cartridges in.

Recycle Rewards

Erie, PA 16507

(888) 336-9181

http://www.rrewards.com

Cell phones, inkjet cartridges, toner cartridges

Recycle Rewards is a program designed to make fundraising simple, educational,

ecological and profitable. Please visit the website to obtain a shipping label.

Shadow Fax, Inc.

4601 Helgesen Drive

Madison, WI 53718

(800) 837-1918

http://www.shadow-fax.com

Toner cartridges

This program only accepts laser printer toner cartridges. Please call for a label, shipping

instructions or for pick-up information.

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The Recycling Factory

6185 S Valley View Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89118

(866) 538-8321

http://therecyclingfactory.com

Cell phones, inkjet cartridges, toner cartridges

Please call or visit the website for current prices paid for materials and to receive

shipping materials.

Large Electronics

Apple Computer Recycling Program

Cupertino, CA 95014

(888) 638-2761

http://www.apple.com/environment/recycling/nationalservices/us.html

Computer monitors, computer recycling, mp3 players

Apple’s free computer and iPod recycling programs in the US make it easy for

consumers to help protect the environment. This program involves purchasing a prepaid

shipping label and shipping your used computer or monitor to Apple’s recycling partner.

In certain states, there is no fee for recycling.

A-Z Computer Recycling & Liquidation

1661 South Brookhurst, Unit 1, Anaheim, CA 92804

(714) 563-1029

http://www.spintradeexchange.com/

Computer monitors, computer recycling, electronics, office machines

A-Z computer liquidators specialize in buying, selling, remarketing and recycling used

computer parts, electronic components, telecom, network, lab and test equipment, and

peripherals. There is no charge to bring in laptops, P4 / P3 / G4 / G3 windows and Mac

desktop and towers, laptop parts and laptop accessories. All hard drives, CD-ROMs,

loose PC boards / cards, all cables, all retail packaged / sealed software, all telephone

equipment, all test equipment, all networking equipment (hubs, routers, switches, etc.).

Please visit the website for further information regarding any fees.

Computer Corps

6373 Highway 50 East, Carson City, NV 89701

(775) 883-2323

http://www.computercorps.org/

Compact discs, computer donation, computer monitors, computer recycling, electronics,

office machines

You may contact this program by e-mail at computercorps@att.net or by fax at 775-883-

7676. This program accepts all electronic waste except televisions.

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Dell Global Recycling

Round Rock, TX 78682

(888) 576-3818

http://www.dell.com/recycling

Computer monitors, computers

Dell gives several different options as to how you can get rid of your computers. You

may trade it in for store credit toward new Dell hardware, auction it via DellAuction.com

or donate it, through the National Cristina Foundation, to disabled or economically

disadvantaged children and adults. Please either call or visit the website for more info.

Hewlett-Packard Planet Partners Recycling Program

Palo Alto, CA 94304

(888) 485-1849

http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/index.html

Cell phones, computer monitors, computers, electronics, inkjet cartridges, mp3 players,

office machines, toner cartridges

HP recycling services provides an easy way to recycle computer equipment, printing

supplies and electronics regardless of brand. Please visit the website for information on

how to ship materials based on where you live.

Intercon Solutions

4401 West Ogden Avenue

Chicago, IL 60623

(888) 452-5642

http://www.interconrecycling.com

Compact discs, computer donations, computer monitors, computer recycling, electronics,

game console reuse, NiCad batteries, nonferrous metal, office machines, rechargeable

batteries, telephones, televisions

Intercon Recycling, with over 30 years of recycling experience and a fully approved

environmental facility, is equipped to handle the recycling needs for corporations of any

size as well as individuals. Specifically, we deal with all types of computers, electronics,

miscellaneous electrical equipment, scrap metals, cables, and some other recyclables

such as batteries. As a growing recycling company that cares deeply about the

environment, they would like to help you maintain a firm grasp on your company

environmental liabilities. You can send your equipment to them in Chicago for recycling.

For a quote please send a complete list of items to be recycled via fax or email. Once

they receive the equipment they will send you a Certificate of Recycling that releases

your company from any environmental liabilities. It is not legally necessary at this time

for individuals to receive Certificates of Recycling but they provide them anyway. At

Intercon Recycling, they have a Zero-tolerance landfill policy, which means that no part

of any equipment sent to them will end up in a landfill. You may also call 773-521-5642,

fax them at 773-762-2604, or email them at info@interconrecycling.com for more

information.

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PC Disposal

Olathe, KS 66062

(877) 244-0250

http://pcdisposal.com

Cell phones, computer monitors, computer recycling, electronics, telephones, televisions

This program will accept computers, monitors, televisions, electronics, phone systems,

main frames, printers, plotters, and more. Please visit www.pcdisposal.com for

packaging materials and instructions.

Light Bulbs

All Lamp Recycling, LLC

Joplin, MO 64802

(417) 782-7244

http://www.alllamprecycling.com

Ballasts, CFLs, fluorescent tubes, NiCad batteries, other batteries, rechargeable batteries,

single-use batteries

Please call or visit the website to order a recycling container. This program provides a

recycling certificate.

Atlantic Lamp Recycling

Wayne, PA 19087

(888) 296-0700

http://www.atlanticinlandenvironmental.com

Ballasts, CFLs, fluorescent tubes, neon lights, NiCad batteries, rechargeable batteries

To order a Lamp Recycling Kit, please call or visit the website. This program accepts

lamps, ballasts, batteries, electronic scrap, PCB’s and other hazardous materials via mail.

Christmas Light Source Recycling Program

1923 6th Ave

Fort Worth, TX 76110

(866) 926-4877

http://www.christmas-light-source.com/Christmas-Lights-Recycling-

Program_c_210.html

String lights

Please box Christmas lights (broken or unbroken) and send to the address provided.

Include your name, address and email address and you’ll receive an email code good for

10% off a single order of Christmas lights (one rebate coupon per household). The lights

will be recycled and the proceeds from the recycling will be used to buy books that are

donated to the DFW Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.

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Eco Lights Northwest Recycling Program

Seattle, WA 98134

(206) 343-7443

http://www.ecolights.com

Ballasts, CFLs, fluorescent bulbs, items containing mercury, NiCad batteries, mercury

thermostats, other batteries, rechargeable batteries, single-use batteries

This program offers pre-paid recycling kits for all lighting sources, fixtures bulbs,

batteries and other mercury containing items. Please call for additional information.

Environmental LED Christmas Light Recycling Program

109 E Prairie St

Vicksburg, MI 49097

(866) 465-7334

http://www.environmentalled.com/Christmas-Light-Recycling-24.html

String lights

Send in your old Christmas lights for recycling and receive a 10% off coupon. Please put

lights in a cardboard box without any packing material or original boxes. Please mark

Attn: Christmas Light Recycling on your package. Include your name and email address

for the coupon.

HolidayLEDs.com Christmas Light Recycling Program

118 Rosehill Dr, Suite 1

Jackson, MI 49202

(866) 492-4330

http://www.holidayleds.com/holidayledscom_christmas_light_recycling_program

String lights

Please send lights in a cardboard or easily recycled box, and include the name and email

address (clearly printed) of the participant. All coupons will be emailed. Please do not

include anything other than the lights themselves, such as retail boxes, plastic bags and

any apparatus used to wind up or store the lights.

LampRecycling.com

2200 Ogden Ave #100

Lisle, IL 60532

(800) 909-9709

http://www.lamprecycling.com

Ballasts, CFLs, computers, computer monitors, electronics, floppy disks, fluorescent

bulbs, items containing mercury, mercury thermostats, NiCad batteries, office machines,

rechargeable batteries, single-use batteries, telephones, televisions

Through the EasyPak recycling containers, you can recycle fluorescent bulbs, batteries,

ballasts and electronics. You will receive a certificate officially recognizing your recycling

efforts as well as access to online recycling reports that track your progress over time.

Please visit the website to order an EasyPak.

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Mercury Technologies of Minnesota Lamp Recycling Program

Pine City, MN 55063

(800) 864-3821

http://www.mercurytechnologies-mn.com/box.html

Ballasts, CFLs, fluorescent tubes

Mercury Technologies is the oldest fluorescent lamp recycling company in continuous

existence in the United States. It offers pre-paid recycling programs in several sizes, and

also accepts HID and incandescent lamps.

Partners in Planet Protection Recyclepak

Palmerton, PA 18071

(866) 323-4777

http://www.4pipp.com

Ballasts, CFLs, fluorescent tubes, items containing mercury (dental waste), mercury

thermostats, NiCad batteries, rechargeable batteries, single-use batteries

This program offers prepaid packaging to recycle lighting and electronic waste. Please

visit the website to order a relevant kit and for shipping instructions.

USA Lamp & Ballast Recycling, Inc.

Cincinnati, OH

(800) 778-6645

http://www.usalamp.com

Ballasts, CFLs, fluorescent tubes, incandescent bulbs, items containing mercury, NiCad

batteries, other batteries, rechargeable batteries, single-use batteries

Please call for a pre-paid recycling kit. This mail-in program accepts fluorescent and

incandescent lamps, ballasts, electronic waste, all types of batteries and items

containing mercury.

Waste Management LampTracker

Phoenix, AZ 85008

(800) 664-1434

https://www.wmlamptracker.com

Ballasts, CFLs, fluorescent tubes, items containing mercury (dental waste), mercury

thermostats, NiCad batteries, other batteries, rechargeable batteries, single-use

batteries

Please go online to order a LampTracker Mercury VaporLok container. Your recycling

certificate of compliance will be sent to you via email as soon as your container is

received.

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Medical Supplies

Heritage Lifecycle Mailback

Indianapolis, IN 46231

(888) 347-7671

http://store.heritage-enviro.com/

CFLs, fluorescent tubes, lead-acid batteries (non-automotive), medical sharps, NiCad

batteries, other batteries, rechargeable batteries, single-use batteries, unwanted or

expired medications

Please call or visit the website for details on this program.

Mail Your Sharps

Irmo, SC 29063

(803) 829-8109

http://www.mailyoursharps.com

Items containing mercury, medical sharps, mercury thermostats

Please visit the website or call to order the mail back disposal container.

Meda Send Medical Waste Mail-Back Service

Seal Beach, CA 90740

(800) 200-3581

http://www.medadyne.com

Medical sharps

Since 2002, Medasend has supplied thousands of medical waste containers to

customers all over the United States. The program includes a container and pre-paid

return service. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Sharps Compliance Incorporated

9350 Kirby Drive, Suite 300, Houston, TX 77054

(800) 772-5657

http://www.sharpsinc.com

Medical sharps

Please contact customer support for product information and to order the Sharps

Disposal by Mail Kit.

Stericycle Mailback Program

Lake Forest, IL 60045

(800) 355-8773

http://www.stericycle.com/mailback-programs.html

Items containing mercury, medical sharps

The Stericycle Mailback Programs use specially designed, prepaid shipping containers

that comply with ADA, OSHA and EPA requirements. They’re also approved for transport

via US Mail. This program provides you with pre-paid recycling containers, as well as all

necessary documentation. There is a separate container for each collected material.

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Paper

GreenTextbooks.org Recycling Program

1412 Plata Way

Sandy, UT 84093

(801) 523-8069

http://www.greentextbooks.org

Book recycling, compact discs

This program offers recycling of textbooks, DVDs and CDs. A minimum of 5 percent of

your donation will be given directly to non profit groups.

International Book Project

1440 Delaware Avenue

Lexington, KY 40505

(859) 254-6771

http://www.intlbookproject.org

Book donation

This program accepts books in excellent condition only. Please do not donate books with

broken bindings, excessive highlighting or torn/missing pages. The types of books with

the most need are textbooks less than 10 years old, dictionaries and vocational books.

Please download a shipping label from the website.

St. Simon Publishing

Germantown, TN 38183

(901) 219-6718

http://stsimonpublishing.com

Book recycling

Please visit the website for shipping information.

Plastic

ACH Foam Technologies

Multiple mailing locations

(800) 525-8697

http://www.achfoam.com/

#6 plastic, Styrofoam

This program accepts Expanded Polystyrene, but not in food container form. Please visit

the website to find the nearest mailing location.

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Alliance of Foam Packaging Recyclers

(410) 451-8340

http://epspackaging.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8&Itemid=4

#6 plastic, other plastic, packing peanut reuse

AFPR has created a unique mail-back program that allows virtually anyone with smaller

quantities of foam packaging access to Expanded Polystryrene (EPS) recycling. Visit the

website to find the nearest mail-in location and then send your EPS for recycling

through the U.S. Postal Service or other carrier.

Berkley Pure Fishing Company Fishing Line Recycling Program

1900 18th St

Spirit Lake, IA 51360

(800) 237-5539

Fishing line

http://myfwc.com/mrrp/faq.htm

This program accepts single filament, nylon fishing line that is unbraided and does not

contain wire. Lines that have a lot of plant material mixed in may not be recyclable.

Fishing line is recycled into tackle boxes, spools for line, fish habitats, and toys.

Dolco Packaging Egg Carton Recycling Program

Multiple mailing locations

(770) 963-6191

http://www.tekni-plex.com/companies/dolco.html

This program accepts plastic egg cartons only. Please visit the website to find the

nearest mailing location.

Earthworks PVC Recycling Program

Cleveland, OH 44139

(440) 349-3434

http://www.earthworkssystem.com

#3 plastic, gift cards

This program accepts scrap PVC, including plastic cards that should be free of holograms

or scratch-off labels. It does not accept plastic cards made of bioplastics. Please visit the

website for mailing information.

Preserve Gimme 5

823 NYS RT-13

Cortland, NY 13045

(888) 354-7296

http://www.preserveproducts.com/recycling/gimme5.html

#5 plastic, water filters

Send your #5 plastics via ground shipping (as opposed to air). Reuse a box if you can!

Include your return address on the box and add your name and email address inside the

box. Through a partnership with Brita, this program accepts Brita filters for recycling.

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The ReCap Co.

6465 Lewis Rd

Loveland, OH 45140

(513) 405-3300

http://recapcompany.com

Plastic bottle caps

If you have questions, please call Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

Timbron Products

4331 Pock Lane

Stockton, CA 95206

(209) 983-8393

http://www.timbron.com

#6 plastic, Styrofoam

Timbron International accepts Expanded Polystyrene (EPS), General Purpose

Polystyrene (GPPS) and HIPs (High Impact Polystyrene).

Tyvek Envelope Mail-in Recycling Program

8401 Fort Darling Rd

Richmond, VA 23237

(800) 222-5676

http://www2.dupont.com/Tyvek_Envelopes/en_US/tech_info/tech_environ.html

Tyvek envelopes

Please address your shipment to Shirley Wright. Please turn the envelope inside out, so

the unprinted white surface shows up on the outside. For quantities over 25 envelopes

per month, please call for more information.

TerraCycle Mail-in Recycling Brigade Program

Trenton, NJ 08638

(609) 393-4252

http://www.terracycle.net/brigades.html?locale=en-US

Plastic bags, plastic film, plastic lining, butter/yogurt containers, aluminum cans, candy

wrappers, cell phones, corks, digital cameras, drink boxes, frozen food boxes, inkjet

cartridges, laptops, mp3 players, tape dispensers, writing utensils

TerraCycle offers national programs (Brigades®) to collect previously non-recyclable or

hard to recycle waste. While some programs have a cost, most Brigades offer free

shipping as well as a donation to the charity or school of your choice for each piece of

material that you collect. Please visit the website to find out more about the currently

available Brigades, and how you can join. In addition to the materials listed, this

program also accepts candy wrappers, chip bags and other packaging.