Electronic Waste
Many electronics contain toxins and should not go in the garbage or recycling. Waste Connections provides the right tools to properly recycle and dispose of these unwanted electronics.
Disposal and Reuse Options
There are many ways to donate and dispose of unwanted electronics. For computers, televisions, or electronics that are still functioning, consider wiping their data and donating to a thrift store like ReTails. For up-to-date information on reuse and disposal locations and instructions, please use the RecycleRight tool. Click on Recycling A-Z Directory and type in a description of the item, such as “batteries” or “cell phones.”
Disposal with Waste Connections
Batteries that are disposed of incorrectly can cause dangerous fires. Please collect batteries in a clear, resealable plastic bag with both ends of each battery taped over. When the bag is ready for disposal, residential single-family homes can place the bag on a white piece of paper on top of their recycling carts for collection during their normal recycling service. The white paper helps with visibility so the driver knows to stop and collect the batteries.
Batteries can also be brought to Waste Connections transfer stations or various places in the Clark County community. Please use the RecycleRight tool and click on Recycling A-Z Directory and search for “batteries” for the most updated list of drop-off locations. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Florescent, CFL, and HID lightbulbs can be recycled with LightRecycle Washington. Find collection sites near you at their website.
