How to Recycle Electronic Waste and Computers
City of Columbia E-Waste Recycling Program
City of Columbia Department of Public Works
2910 Colonial Drive; off of Slighs Road
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 9:30 - 3:30
Proof of residency is required.
What they accept:
- Electronic waste including end-of-life computers, monitors, televisions, VCRs, DVD players, audio and stereo equipment, cellular phones, digital cameras, and other electronic devices
- Alkaline and rechargeable batteries
- Florescent bulbs (including compact florescents)
Richland County E-Waste Recycling Program
Two Locations:
- Lower Richland Drop-off Center, 10531 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia (Hours: Monday - Saturday 8:00am to 5:30pm; Sunday 12:30 to 5:30pm)
- Richland County C&D Landfill, 1070 Caughman Road North, off Monticello Road, Columbia (Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 4:30; Saturday 7:00 am to 12:30 pm)
What they accept:
- Electronic waste: old computers, monitors, fax machines and other office equipment (TVs, radios, and VCRS are not acce
E-waste Recycling at A Recycling Center
A Recycling Center at
1009 Fontaine Road in Columbia accepts several electronic items for recycling. There is a small fee for most items. For more inforamtion, call (803) 786-6690
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm; Saturday 8:30am – 12:30pm.
What they accept:
- Computer monitors ($12 flat fee)
- CPUs (no charge)
- Other household electronics ($.20 - $1/pound) including televisions, copiers, computer accessories, fax machines, and printers.
ecoNEW
ecoNEW is a recycling and consumer electronics trade-in program that allows consumers to easily and safely dispose of their unwanted eligible electronics and computer equipment in an eco-friendly way. Click here to learn more.
GreenDisk
The GreenDisk Technotrash Pack-IT Service is designed to meet the recycling needs of individuals and organizations that accumulate small amounts of technotrash. Simply put your technotrash into a box, estimate the weight of your box, order the Pack-IT Service, print out the shipping label, and send the box off to GreenDisk … using your preferred shipper at your convenience. All content on media is destroyed and all of the physical materials are disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner. The price is $6.95 for up to 20 lbs. and $.30 per additional pound. Click here to learn more or order the service.
Retailer Programs
Do your Part: Recycle Home Electronics - a great guide from SC DHEC's Office of Waste Reduction and Recycling
Best Buy
- 7006 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29223 / 736-2529
- 370 Harbison Rd., Columbia, SC 29212 / 749-2188
- 5135 Sunset Blvd., Lexington, SC 29072 / 957-0590
Staples
- 4464 Devine St., Columbia, SC 29205 / 787-5916
- 281 Park Terrace Dr., Columbia, SC 29212 / 407-0254
- 2746 Decker Blvd., Columbia, SC 29223 / 865-0149
- for a $10 charge: office machines, computer monitors, computers
- for free: any inkjet and toner cartridges, rechargeable batteries, and cell phones.
- for HP, Lexmark and Dell brand inkjet and toner cartridges, Staples offers a $3 coupon.