Electronics
To responsibly dispose of your e-waste, please bring them to the Recycling Center located at 3270 S Adams Canyon Road, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. No appointments are needed.
Scroll down for what goes where, FAQs and fees.
Where to Recycle/Dispose
| Electronic Device |
Where to Recycle or Dispose |
|---|---|
| Cameras |
Recycle at Recycling Center |
| Cell Phones |
Recycle at Recycling Center |
| CDs and DVDs | Donate or Trash |
| Computers | Recycle at Recycling Center |
| DVD Players/ VCRs |
Recycle at Recycling Center |
| Ink and Toner Cartridges |
Recycle at Staples |
| Laptops |
Recycle at Recycling Center |
| Monitors | Recycle at Recycling Center |
| Printers/ Scanners | Recycle at Recycling Center |
| Smoke detectors | Ionization smoke detectors have a small amount of radioactive isotope embedded: Mail in to Curie Services. Photoelectric smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors can be recycled with electronics at Recycling Center during business hours. |
| Vacuum/Coffee Maker/Blender/Toaster |
Visit Appliances Page |
| Televisions | Recycle at Recycling Center |
| Speakers | Can't be recycled; Trash Transfer Station |
Electronics & E-Waste
Includes: Digital and Video Cameras, Remote Controllers, Video Game Hardware, Computer Monitors, Keyboards, Mice, Tablets, Computers, Printers, Home and Office Telephones, Chargers, Power Cords, Electric Clocks, String Lights, Mobile Phones and Accessories, Televisions, Electronic Toys.
Electronics contain valuable and/or hazardous materials and often require special processing to ensure proper recycling. These items should never be placed in the trash.
Drop-Off Guidelines
Bring electronics to the Teton County Recycling Center during office hours.
If possible, remove all batteries before drop-off — battery recycling bins are located on-site.
Some small electronics (e.g., phones, chargers) can be dropped off 24/7 in the designated bins near the Recycling Center office.
Item-Specific Notes
Speakers with wood or plastic casings and plastic media cases (DVD/CD/cassette cases) should be placed in the trash.
DVDs and CDs may be donated or thrown away.
Mobile phones, earbuds, chargers, and accessories may be dropped off in the blue bins on a shelving unit near the Recycling Center office—available 24/7.
Vape pens and electronic smoking devices should be treated as hazardous waste and dropped off during business hours at the Recycling Center.
E-Waste Frequently Asked Questions
Electronic waste can be disposed of at the Recycling Center during business hours only. No appointments needed. The Trash Transfer Station cannot accept electronic waste.
Fees — Do I have to pay?
- Businesses are asked to pay the full cost of electronic waste recycling – $.50 per pound. This includes shipping and processing of electronic waste.
- Residents are asked to pay what they can towards disposal (disposal cost $.50 per pound). ISWR will not turn residents away if they cannot pay for electronic disposal.
ISWR receives grants for electronic waste recycling from the Teton Conservation District, the Brinson Foundation and Teton County Weed and Pest District. These grants help subsidize the cost of e-waste recycling for those who cannot afford to pay the whole price.
Do I have to erase everything from my hard-drive?
Teton County ISWR sends their materials to ECS out of Santa Clara, CA. They are "E-Stewards" and "R2" certified which are the highest certifications available for responsible electronic recycling. However, if there are concerns we suggest finding a means to destroy the data on the hard-drive. Integrated Solid Waste and Recycling does not do any processing with the electronics.
Do I have to bring my electronics to the Recycling Center?
Electronics are banned from the Teton County Trash Transfer Station. Electronics may be dropped at the Recycling Center or at other "R2" and "E-Steward" certified organizations to ensure responsible disposal of electronics.
Where do the Electronics Go?
Proper disposal and recycling of computers and electronics is top priority for Teton County ISWR - specifically - making sure that electronic waste is not shipped to third world countries for dismantling and recycling. JCR sends e-waste to ECS Refining in Santa Clara, CA. ECS operates an electronics recovery and recycling program driven by funding from electronics manufacturers. Established in Wyoming in 2011, ECS operates programs in Montana, Idaho and North and South Dakota – states in which there is no legislated responsibility or requirement to take back these materials.