The Grand Canyon State will look to prevent a supply of obsolete electronics from going to landfills by holding a statewide Tech Recycle Day on January 24.
Arizonans can visit any Data Doctors location that Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to drop off computers and computer accessories, which will then be recycled by Westech Recyclers.
Accepted products include:
Although Arizona has a growing population, it has not yet established recycling laws for e-waste.
- Computers
- Main frames/servers
- Printers
- Audio/visual equipment
- Telecom devices
- Wires/cables
- Batteries
- Power strips
Televisions are absent from the accepted list, although they could see higher demand for recycling with the digital switch just a month away. If you’re looking to recycle a television or any other electronic, you can use Earth911 to find a local drop-off location or pick-up service.
“Excess waste in our landfills is a nationwide concern. It has been estimated that landfills are being filled with obsolete computer equipment now in as much quantity as they were being filled with old tires in the 1980′s,” said Tom Holland, business development manager, Westech Recyclers.
For those in the Phoenix area, Arizona’s largest city, there will be three additional drop-off points:
- Avnet Corporate Office
2211 S. 47th Street, Phoenix, 85034 - Avnet Pecos Road Facility
6700 W. Morelos Place, Chandler, 85226 - OneNeck Corporate Headquarters
5301 N. Pima Road, Suite 100, Scottsdale, 85250
Arizona is the nation’s 20th largest state by population and the fastest growing state according to 2006 census data. However, the state currently has no legislation regarding electronics recycling.
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