Closest sites
- Landfill
- C&D landfill
- Transfer station
- C&D recycling
- Hazardous waste
- Electronics
- Tires
- Scrap metal
- Yard waste
What the official guidance says
Wipe your data and pull the batteries
EPA advises deleting personal information before you donate or recycle a device, and removing batteries, which may need to be recycled separately. (EPA: Electronics Donation and Recycling)
Keep lithium-ion batteries out of the trash
Lithium-ion batteries and devices containing them should not go in household garbage or recycling bins, according to EPA. (EPA: Electronics Donation and Recycling)
Use a take-back program or certified recycler
Manufacturers and retailers offer donation and recycling options. EPA suggests checking for recycling facilities in your state or community, and its Certified Electronics Recyclers page explains what recycler certification means. (EPA: Electronics Donation and Recycling)
What cities say about electronics
From each city or county's official page, as we read it on the date shown.
- Houston, TXNot accepted: garbage and food waste, rocks, dirt, bricks, concrete, TVs, truck tires, paint and chemicals. (City of Houston Solid Waste: Residential Drop-Off Centers, checked October 28, 2026)
- Dallas, TXThey take household waste, furniture, grass clippings and brush, scrap metal, recyclables, electronics (residents only) and up to 6 tires a year, 25 inches or smaller. (City of Dallas Sanitation: Landfill and Transfer Stations, checked October 28, 2026)
- Fort Worth, TXThey take bagged garbage, bulk trash, bagged yard waste, scrap metal, appliances (Freon need not be removed), electronics, up to 4 tires every six months, household hazardous waste (20 gallons every 3 months) and small repair and remodel waste (one visit a month, up to 5 cubic yards). (City of Fort Worth: Drop-Off Stations, checked October 28, 2026)
- San Diego, CATVs and other CRTs, appliances, electronic and universal waste, and household hazardous materials are not accepted at the landfill and must be disposed of elsewhere. (City of San Diego: Miramar Landfill & Greenery, checked October 28, 2026)
- Nashville, TNFree: recycling, compostables, electronics (East, Ezell, Omohundro; up to 100 lbs), household hazardous waste (East and Ezell; up to 15 gallons or 100 lbs) and 4 tires without rims a month. (Metro Nashville: Convenience Center hours and locations, checked October 28, 2026)
- Minneapolis, MNOver the voucher limit: $41 per ton of garbage or construction debris, $25 per appliance, electronic item or mattress, and tires from $6 each, plus a $15 administrative fee. (City of Minneapolis: Drop-Off Items & Fees, checked October 28, 2026)
- Columbus, OHColumbus residents can drop off bulk waste (furniture and mattresses in poor condition), non-refrigerant appliances, electronics, yard waste and recycling for free at the Alum Creek (2100 Alum Creek Dr) and Georgesville (1550 Georgesville Rd) Waste and Reuse Convenience Centers. (City of Columbus: Waste and Reuse Convenience Centers, checked October 28, 2026)
- Atlanta, GALive Thrive's Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (CHaRM Atlanta), 1110 Hill St SE, takes items that don't belong in the trash, such as household chemicals and paint, electronics, appliances and mattresses. (Live Thrive: CHaRM, checked October 28, 2026)
Sites by state
1,758 sites in EPA's data are listed as electronics. Pick a state for the full list and map.
- Alabama3
- Alaska11
- Arizona55
- Arkansas56
- California30
- Colorado72
- Connecticut6
- Delaware1
- Florida34
- Georgia74
- Hawaii3
- Idaho15
- Illinois30
- Indiana34
- Iowa10
- Kansas26
- Kentucky33
- Louisiana3
- Maine1
- Maryland22
- Massachusetts40
- Michigan35
- Minnesota53
- Mississippi7
- Missouri32
- Montana19
- Nebraska24
- Nevada9
- New Hampshire8
- New Jersey279
- New Mexico40
- New York53
- North Carolina68
- North Dakota7
- Ohio52
- Oklahoma29
- Oregon111
- Pennsylvania11
- Rhode Island4
- South Carolina98
- South Dakota16
- Tennessee16
- Texas38
- Utah12
- Vermont89
- Virginia7
- Washington27
- Wisconsin33
- Wyoming22
Other disposal guides
- How to get rid of an old mattressWhere to take an old mattress: free state recycling programs (CA, CT, OR, RI), city drop-off fees like $5-$25,…
- How to dispose of a refrigerator or other applianceEPA guidance on getting rid of refrigerators, freezers, AC units and other appliances: utility bounty programs,…
- How to dispose of old tiresWhere to take old tires: retailer take-back, city drop-off limits (often 4-6 free), per-tire fees, and 1,400+…
- How to dispose of paint, batteries and household chemicalsWhere to take paint, batteries, motor oil, pesticides and cleaners: EPA household hazardous waste rules,…
Facility data: EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (DDRT) (downloaded October 28, 2026; EPA Data License) and EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) landfill data, which we use to drop landfills LMOP lists as closed. Each listing names the state or national source EPA compiled it from and that record's date where given. Search uses U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer centroids. Last checked October 28, 2026.
Rules and fees change, and not every site takes the public. Listings come from EPA and state agency records, not from the operators. Some sites accept only commercial haulers, residents, or certain materials, and hours change with holidays and weather. Call or check the operator's official page before you load the truck. Dumpster Price Map is independent and not affiliated with any facility or government agency. Spot an error? Tell us.
FAQ
Where can I drop off old electronics near me?
Search your ZIP code on this page: the finder is preset to electronics sites from EPA data (1,758 nationwide listed as electronics). Call ahead, since accepted items, limits and fees vary by site.
Wipe your data and pull the batteries
EPA advises deleting personal information before you donate or recycle a device, and removing batteries, which may need to be recycled separately.
Keep lithium-ion batteries out of the trash
Lithium-ion batteries and devices containing them should not go in household garbage or recycling bins, according to EPA.
Use a take-back program or certified recycler
Manufacturers and retailers offer donation and recycling options. EPA suggests checking for recycling facilities in your state or community, and its Certified Electronics Recyclers page explains what recycler certification means.