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E-Waste Recycling Program (More options, lower fees!)

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.  Download a copy of the program flier.

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 fee ranging from $3-$10 per item will be charged to cover the City's cost of handling and proper recycling.  At the time of your appointment, 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.

What items are accepted? 

  • Televisions - $10 each
  • CRT monitors - $7 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.