Electronics Recycling
Wondering how to get recycle your old TV, computer, printer, or other electronics? At DRC Technologies, we don’t just repair computers & electronics, we offer e-waste recycling as well.
E-waste by appointment only
We are currently accepting electronics waste via no contact drop-off and by appointment only. Please contact us to set up an appointment. Currently only taking appointments Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10 AM – 3 PM.
Our Services
We offer e-waste recycling at our retail location in Northampton, PA. And, unlike the occasional County or Township events, we’re open five days a week by appointment for convenient drop off.
- We take most anything with a plug: from computers, TVs, phones & air conditioners to hair dryers, razors & electric weed whackers.
- Most electronics are free to recycle. We do have to charge for some items due to the chemicals/heavy metals in their components (see the list below).
- Anyone can participate in our electronics recycling program. You don’t need to be a resident of any particular county, township, or borough.
- We offer data transfer services in the event that you need your documents, photos, and music transferred from one electronic device to another.
- We offer hard drive destruction. Our services give you peace of mind that any personal information won’t be able to be accessed by others.
Our location
We’re conveniently located at 2005 Main St, Northampton, PA.
Our building sits on the corner of Main St & East 20th St (a one way alley) directly across the street from the Roxy Theater. Please enter the one way alley to access our parking lot and electronics waste drop off area.
Please note that dropping off e-waste without prior permission and/or payment is considered to be illegal dumping. Offenders will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Electronics Waste Recycling Prices 2023
We’ll take most anything with a plug for FREE! That includes laptops, cell phones, electric weed whackers, hair dryers, light fixtures, microwaves, coffee makers, and much, much more. And, we’ll even take your old printer ink or toner cartridges.
| Computer Monitor | $25 |
| All-In-One Computer | $25 |
| TV (35″ or less) | $51 |
| TV (36″ or more, wooden console, or projection TVs) | $69 |
| Air Conditioner | $35 |
| Dehumidifier | $35 |
| Mini Fridge | $35 |
| Smart Board | $25 |
| Large Copiers | $35 |
| Car Batteries (sealed, not leaking) | $15 |
| Uncertified Hard Drive Destruction -for towers & standalone drives -for iMac, All-in-one, laptop | $20 $50 |
Free Electronics Waste Recycling Items
- Small household appliances including, but not limited to: coffee makers & Keurigs, toasters, microwaves, blenders, mixers, electric can openers, food dehydrators, clocks, automatic dog or cat feeders, Christmas lights, fans, vacuums, lamps & ballasts (no bulbs), ceiling fans
- Gardening equipment (electric only-no gas powered): weed whackers, power washers, pool pumps (free of water), electric trimmers
- Power tools (electric or rechargeable): drills, nail guns, battery operated screwdrivers, screw guns, grinders, sanders, handheld saws, etc.
- Small electronic devices: cell phones, charging cords, docking stations, tablets, home phones, iPods, mp3 players, kindle/nook, cameras, flashes
- Recyclable Batteries: Rechargeable batteries bearing the recycle symbol – typically Nickel Cadmium or Lithium Ion. NO ALKALINE BATTERIES. *Please note: We accept Lead-Acid batteries for a fee.*
- Printers: desktop inkjet or laser printers, desktop copiers, photo printers, ink & toner cartridges
- Gaming systems & toys: Nintendo Wii, Game Cube, PlayStation, game controllers & cables, RC cars, other handheld electronic games or toys
- Computers: desktop, laptop, speakers, keyboard, mouse, power supplies, battery back ups, loose computer components
- Audio visual equipment: DVD players, VCRs, AV cables, remotes, HDMI & VGA cables, cassette players, stereos, receivers, record players, speakers (no wooden cases), CD players, radios, alarm clocks, digital & manual cameras, security cameras, baby monitors
- Cords & other electrical items: extension cords, sniffers, surge protectors, speaker wires, cables
Electronics Waste We DO NOT Accept
- Alkaline batteries
- Light bulbs
- DVDs, CDs, cassette tapes, VHS tapes
Have an electric or electronic item that’s not on our recycling list?
The Environmental Impact of Electronics Waste on the Earth
According to the United Nations, 20 to 50 million metric tons of e-waste are discarded every year.
That’s a lot of e-waste!
- The U.S. comes in second in the world for most e-waste created.
- It’s estimated that 40 percent of the heavy metals in U.S. landfills come from discarded electronics. Those heavy metals leach into your water table, local streams, lakes and ponds.
At DRC Technologies, we aim to change those numbers by keeping electronics waste out of our landfills, our earth, and our water.
And, thanks to our customers, we helped recycle over 63,000 pounds of e-waste in 2020!
