Olathe residents wanting to recycle their old household computers and other electronics are able to do so through the City's E-Waste Recycling Program. This program is available to Olathe residential sanitation customers only. 

What is E-waste?
Electronics waste (E-waste) includes all types of obsolete, unused, or unwanted electronic equipment.  Personal computers (PCs), consisting of central processing units (CPUs), monitors or cathode ray tubes (CRTs), keyboards, and miscellaneous peripheral items, comprise the largest volume of E-waste.  E-waste also includes a wide variety of other items such as televisions, VCRs, stereos, radios, cell phones, and DVD players.

Why bother recycling?
E-waste management is one of the most important emerging issues in the solid waste industry.  At present time, E-waste is not considered hazardous waste and may be disposed of with regular trash.  However, these items contain large amounts of lead and other non-renewable resources.  The City's E-waste Recycling Program provides a means for Olathe residents to offer these items for reuse or recycling.

How do I participate in the City’s E-Waste Recycling Program?
Olathe residents can call 971-9311 to schedule an appointment to bring in their e-waste items a limited number of days each week.  A fee ranging from $3-$15 per item will be charged to cover the City's cost of handling and proper recycling.  At the time of your appointment, please go to the Customer Service front desk or drive through window at 1385 S Robinson to pay for the item(s).  Once the items are paid for, you will be directed to the household hazardous waste site (1420 Robinson - on the same campus) where the item(s) will be received.  You will be asked to show your photo ID and a copy of your City of Olathe utility bill (showing residential sanitation charges), and to sign a waiver accepting the program requirements. NOTE:  E-waste is not accepted at the monthly household hazardous waste collection events.  An appointment is needed to drop off E-waste.

What items are accepted? 

• Televisions - $15 each
• CRT monitors - $10 each
• Computers (CPUs/servers), laptops, non-CRT monitors, printers, scanners - $3 each
• Small electronics* (e.g., microwaves, VCRs, DVD/CD players, fax machines) - $3 each
• Accessories (cables, keyboards, mice, adapters, small external disk drives) – no charge

*Electronics weighing less than 15 pounds each.

Why does it cost to recycle my E-waste?
The fees are charged to cover the City's costs for handling and proper recycling by a third party recycler.

What other options for E-waste recycling are there?

Goodwill has begun an E-waste recycling service. They do not charge a fee, but they might not accept all forms of E-waste.  To see if there is a local Goodwill center that will accept used computer equipment and a list of the equipment that they will receive, go to Reconnect Partnership.

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