Electronics accepted at the curb:

Computer CPUs, monitors, laptops
Keyboards, mice, speakers, cables, circuit boards
NEW! PDA's, MP3 players, calculators, other handheld electronics in clear plastic bags
Cell phones in clear plastic bags
Copy machines, scanners, printers
VCR & DVD players; stereos
TVs (limit 21" screen)
NEW! Microwaves

Not accepted at the curb:
Kitchen appliances (blenders, stoves, etc.)
Wood frame stereo speakers
TVs over 21" screen size

* Items larger than 2 x 2 x 2 ft
* Items weighing over 60 pounds

*Bulky items collected for a fee with advance request at 1-800-592-9995 or online:

Bothell Bulky Item
Issaquah Bulky Item
Kirkland Bulky Item
Redmond Bulky Item

Electronics Reuse and Recycling


Circuit boards in electronics like computers and TVS contain heavy metals that are banned from the garbage according to King County regulations. Electronics must be reused or recycled.

Reuse is Better than Recycling! It is always better to reuse an item, rather than recycling it. For example, you can give unwanted electronics to friends or take some of them to local second hand stores.

Curbside Non-working Electronics Recycling in some cities:
Bothell,, Issaquah, Kirkland and Redmond residents (inside city limits) can recycle non-working electronics at the curb after advance request. Electronics collected at the curb are not reused, but are broken down to reclaim metal, glass and plastic.

Electronics Curbside Collection Advance Request:
Contact Waste Management at least one day before your regular collection day at 1-800-592-9995 or online below:

City of Bothell Electronics Request


City of Issaquah Electronics Request


City of Kirkland Electronics Request


City of Redmond Electronics Request


Putting electronics at the curb after advance request:

  • Put electronics (limit 2x2x2 ft, 60 lbs) 2 feet from your Blue Recycling Cart.
  • Put smaller electronics like cell phones, keyboards, and cables in clear plastic bags.
  • Do not put electronic items in the cart, as they are collected and recycled separately.

 

Other electronics disposal options:

Ecycle Washington: Free TV, Computer & Monitor Recycling

Earth 911 Electronics Disposal by City or Zip


King County Take It Back Network, 206 296-4466


Where Do Electronics Go?

Total Reclaim separates CRTs and other computer equipment into component parts; leaded glass, precious and non-precious metals, plastics, circuit boards, motors, and so forth, making the recyclables available to recyclers both locally and nationally.



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