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)
Proof of residency is required.
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
Click here to learn about Best Buy's electronics recycling program. There is a $10 charge for accepting several items, but you receive a $10 Best Buy gift card in return.

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
What they accept: 
  • 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.