As of January 1, 2011 ACUA can no longer accept any electronics for recycling.
The following sections provide links or information on how to properly handle electronics - Recycle them!
Many Atlantic County municipalities have implemented their own electronics collection programs, so it's best to check with your town first. Click here for a list of municipal contacts.
Additional Local Options for Electronics Recycling:
Best Buy Stores:
As part of Best Buy's Electronics Recycling program, residents can recycle many electronic items, including tube TVs up to 32", DVD players, home and car audio, MP3 players, desktop or laptop computers, cell phones, small electrics, fans and vacuums. You can bring in up to three items a day, per household, and there is no cost to the consumer.
Use their haul-away or pickup programs for console TV's of any size or tube TV's and monitors larger than 32" (A fee is applied. Please contact the local store for more information).
Goodwill Stores:
In addition, Dell Computer, in partnership with Goodwill Industries, accepts any brand of computer equipment in any condition free of charge, as well just about anything that can be connected to a computer. Goodwill also accept TVs in partnership with WM Recycle America. For more information on what's accepted, or to find a participating Goodwill location in your area, visit www.reconnectpartnership.com.
Earth 911:
Earth911 provides a list of disposal locations for electronics near you. Be sure to enter 'electronics' in the first search box and your zip code in the second box.
The NJ Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) also maintains a list of consumer electronics recycling facilities.
Click here to view the NJDEP list of facilities.
Additional Disposal Information:
Kitchen Appliances (see Metals)
Stereo Speakers - dispose of as trash, or if large, bulky waste
Cell Phones
Ink Jet Cartridges click here to find out where to recycle ink jet cartridges
Toner Cartridges click here to find out where to recycle toner cartridges
CDs / DVDs
For more information on the importance of proper electonics recycling, watch Annie Leonard's video "The Story of Electronics" by clicking here.