THE DO'S AND DONT'S
We like to say, if it has a plug or a power source, we can recycle it. But let's get specific. Here are the lists of what we can -- and can't -- take.
These lists apply to both business and residential recycling. If you have items you would like to recycle, you can come to one of our many community recycling events or drop them off during business hours at our Rochester facilities -- FREE of charge.
WE DO ACCEPT
Computer Devices
PCs/Laptops
Monitors
CRT, LCD, Security
Networking Devices
Servers, Routers, Switches, Hubs, Arrays
Printing Devices
Printers, Fax Machines, Scanners, Copiers, Duplicators, Plotters, Typewriters
Audio/Video Devices
CD/DVD/VHS/Blue-Ray Players, MP3 Players, iPods, Projectors, Stereos, Video Game Consoles, Speakers, Receivers (audio, cable, satellite), Recorders, Converter Boxes, Amplifiers, Equalizers
Communication Devices
Cell Phones, PDA’s, Telephones, Pagers, Answering Machines
Lab/Test & Measurement Devices
Meters, Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, Bit Error Rate Testers, Signal Generators, Spectrum Analyzers, Digital Multimeters, DC Power Supplies, Frequency Counters & Timers, Probes & Accessories, Video Test
Telecommunication Devices
Power Supplies
UPSs (Uninterrupted Power Supplies), Surge Protectors
Microwaves
Peripherals
All items used in the function of these devices (Ie. keyboards, mice, speakers, pointing devices, etc.)
Wire/Cabling
All cables, wires and power cords used in the function of these devices
Hardware
All parts that are, or once were, part of these devices (Ie. circuit boards, hard drives, RAM, processors, power supplies, optical/floppy drives, etc.)
Batteries
Only those from laptops or UPSs
WE CAN'T ACCEPT
Household Hazardous Waste
Paint, Oil, Cleaning Supplies, Medication (pills, liquids, etc.)
Liquids
Any and all liquids
Light-bulbs/Lamps
Florescent, Incandescent, HID, Flood, PL, Biax, etc.
Home Appliances
Washers/Driers, Dishwashers, Refrigerators, Air Conditioners, Dehumidifiers, Stoves, Vacuum Cleaners, Lamps
Batteries
Alkaline, Lead-acid, etc. (except for Laptop or UPS)
Gas Powered Equipment
Lawn Equipment
Televisions
CRT, Flat Panel (LCD, Plasma, LED), Console, Projection