You trust us when it's time to buy the latest electronics. You can also trust us to help you safely dispose of your old ones.
Regardless of where you bought it, what brand it is, or how old it is: bring it to us. We'll make sure it's properly and safely recycled. It's all part of our Greener Together™ program.
And we'll take just about anything electronic, including TVs, DVD players, computer monitors, audio and video cables, cell phones, and more. Most things are recycled absolutely free, with a few restrictions.
e-Cycling West Virginia
In 2008, the state of West Virginia passed an electronics recycling law that requires manufacturers of certain electronic devices to finance a system of collection and recycling opportunities for West Virginia residents.
For more information on recycling electronics in West Virginia, please visit e-Cycling West Virginia.
E-Cycle Wisconsin
In 2009 the state of Wisconsin passed an electronics recycling law which requires manufacturers of certain electronic devices to finance a system of collection and recycling opportunities for Wisconsin residents. For more information on recycling electronics in Wisconsin, please visit E-Cycle Wisconsin.
E-Cycle Washington
In 2007 the state of Washington passed a law which requires manufacturers of certain electronic equipment to operate system of collection and recycling opportunities for Washington resident, or participate in the state run program.
For more information on recycling electronics in Washington, please visit E-Cycle Washington.
Virginia's Computer Recovery and Recycling Act
In 2008, the state of Virginia passed into law the Computer Recovery and Recycling Act. The law requires manufacturers of certain electronics devices to finance a program that provides Virginia households a reasonably convenient system of collection and recycling opportunities for certain electronic devices.
Through our recycling programs Best Buy collected for recycling over 163,000 pounds of computer equipment in the state of Virginia from July 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009.
Computer Equipment Collection in Virginia: July 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009
| Total Weight Collected | Total Weight Recycled | Total Weight Refurbished/Resold |
| 163,252 lbs | 105,837 lbs | 57,415 lbs |
For more information on electronics recycling in Virginia, please visit Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.
The Texas Computer Equipment Recycling Act
The Texas Computer Equipment Recycling Act went into effect on September 1, 2008. The law requires manufacturers to provide Texas household consumers with free and reasonably convenient collection, re-use and recycling opportunities for certain devices.
For more information on electronics recycling in Texas, please visit www.TexasRecyclesComputers.org
Rhode Island Electronics Waste Prevention, Reuse and Recycling Act
The state of Rhode Island pass a law in 2008 which requires manufacturers of certain electronics devices to finance a program that provides Rhode Island households a reasonably convenient system of collection and recycling opportunities for certain electronic devices.
For more information on electronics recycling in Rhode Island, please visit Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management.
Oregon E-Cycles
In 2007 the state of Oregon passed a law which requires manufacturers of certain electronic equipment to operate system of collection and recycling opportunities for Oregon resident, or participate in the state run program.
For more information on recycling electronics in Oregon, please visit www.OregonEcycles.org
Oklahoma Computer Recovery Act
In 2008 the state of Oklahoma passed the Oklahoma Computer Recovery Act, which requires manufacturers of certain electronic equipment to finance a system of collection and recycling opportunities for Oklahoma residents.
For more information on recycling electronics in Oklahoma, please visit Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality.
New Jersey Electronics Recycling and Reuse
In 2008, the state of New Jersey passed an electronics recycling law that requires manufacturers of certain electronic devices to finance a system of collection and recycling opportunities for New Jersey residents. For more information on recycling electronics in New Jersey, please visit New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
Manufacturer Responsibility and Consumer Convenience Equipment Collection and Recovery Act
In 2008 the state of Missouri passed the Manufacturer Responsibility and Consumer Convenience Equipment Collection and Recovery Act, which requires manufacturers of certain electronic equipment to finance a system of collection and recycling opportunities for Missouri residents.
For more information on recycling electronics in Missouri, please visit e-cycle Missouri.
Minnesota's Electronics Recycling Act
In 2008 the state of Minnesota passed an electronics recycling law that requires manufacturers of certain electronic devices to finance a system of collection and recycling opportunities for Minnesota residents. For more information on recycling electronics in Minnesota, please visit Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
Michigan Electronics Recycling and Reuse
In 2009, the state of Michigan passed an electronics recycling law that requires manufacturers of certain electronic devices to finance a system of collection and recycling opportunities for Michigan residents. For more information on recycling electronics in Michigan, please visit Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment.
Maine's Household Television and Computer Monitor Recycling Law
The state of Maine pass a law in 2006 which requires manufacturers of certain electronic devices to finance a program that provides Maine households a reasonably convenient system of collection and recycling opportunities for certain electronic devices.
For more information on electronics recycling in Maine, please visit Maine Department of Environmental Protection.
eCycling in Maryland
In 2006 the state of Maryland passed an electronics recycling law that requires manufacturers of certain electronic devices to finance a system of collection and recycling opportunities for Maryland residents. For more information on recycling electronics in Maryland, please visit Maryland Department of Environment at eCycling Maryland.
Recycling Electronics in Indiana
In May of 2009 the state of Indiana passed an electronics recycling law that requires manufacturers of certain electronic devices to finance a system of collection and recycling opportunities for Indiana residents.
For more information on recycling electronics in Indiana, please visit Recycle Indiana.
Illinois' Electronic Products Recycling and Reuse Act
The Electronic Products Recycling and Reuse Act was signed into law September 17, 2008. The law requires manufacturers to set up and pay for the collection, transportation and recycling of their products sold in Illinois.
For more information on recycling electronics in Illinois, please visit the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
Hawaii Electronic Waste and Television Recycling and Recovery Act
In 2008 the state of Hawaii passed an electronics recycling law that requires manufacturers of certain electronic devices to finance a system of collection and recycling opportunities for Hawaii residents.
For more information on recycling electronics in Hawaii, please visit Hawaii Department of Health.
An Act Concerning the Collection and Recycling of Covered Electronic Devices
The state of Connecticut pass a law in 2007 which requires manufacturers to finance a program that provides Connecticut households a reasonably convenient system of collection and recycling opportunities for certain electronic devices.
For more information on electronics recycling in Connecticut, please visit the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection.
California Electronic Waste Recycling Act
In 2004 the state of California passed a law which requires retailers to collect an advanced recovery fee when a consumer purchases a new televisions or monitors. The fee is deposited in a fund managed by the state of California, which was created to finance recycling of unwanted electronics.
For more information on recycling electronics in California, please visit www.erecycle.org.
Other recycling resources
Recycling kiosks
Every U.S. Best Buy store has free kiosks, just inside the door, for you to drop off inkjet cartridges, rechargeable batteries, CDs/DVDs, and gift cards. Find a store near you.
Tech Trade-In
Exchange select gently used electronics for a Best Buy gift card. Go to www.bestbuy.com/tradein.
TV and appliance haul-away
We'll remove an old TV or appliance from your home for free when a replacement Best Buy product is delivered by Geek Squad® or Best Buy® Home Delivery. Exclusions apply. Learn more.
TV and appliance pickup
For a fee, Best Buy will remove up to two TV units , or two appliances, or one TV and one appliance from your home for recycling.
Recycle
If we don't accept it, we can help you find a place that does. Visit these websites to find alternate locations to recycle products:
1-800-RECYCLING or www.1800recycling.com
My Green Electronics - Enter ZIP code to search: www.mygreeelectronics.org
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