Computer Recycling in Phoenix, AZ

Computers and hard drives are on Phoenix's list for the free once-a-year HHW home collection for residential solid waste customers. Westech Recyclers near downtown recycles computers free and wipes the data.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

5 ways to get rid of a computer in Phoenix

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All 5 Free 2 Drop-off 3 Services & pickup 2

CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · PhoenixNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $85.00
How it works
Book online, set out your computer and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.
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Westech RecyclersDrop-off · 220 S. 9th St. Suite 400B, PhoenixFree
Where
220 S. 9th St. Suite 400B
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Hours
Not listed. Call before you go.
Cost & rules
Computers
AcceptedFree (documented)
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
City of Phoenix Household Hazardous Waste Home CollectionCity service · PhoenixPhoenix residentsFree
How it works
Free at-home pickup of household hazardous waste and some electronics for Phoenix residential solid waste customers, one collection per customer per calendar year. Schedule online with your city services account number; items go in a box labeled "HHW" next to the garage or front door.
Cost & rules
- One home collection per residential solid waste customer per calendar year.
- Before you go: Seal items in leakproof containers inside a box labeled "HHW"; set it next to the garage or front door, not at the curb.
Official page (opens in new tab)
Maricopa County New River Transfer StationDrop-off · outside Phoenix · 41835 North New River Road, New RiverMaricopa County residentsCost not listed
Where
41835 North New River Road
New River, AZ 85087
Hours
Wednesday–Saturday, 7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Cost & rules
Computers
AcceptedCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Maricopa County Cave Creek Transfer StationDrop-off · outside Phoenix · 3955 East Carefree Highway, Cave CreekMaricopa County residentsCost not listed
Where
3955 East Carefree Highway
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
Hours
Wednesday–Saturday, 7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Cost & rules
Computers
AcceptedCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)

Before you go

List each device and describe any damage to the operator.
Back up your files and erase the device using the maker’s instructions.
Ask whether documented data destruction is offered and what it costs.

More about computers

Arizona rules

ADEQ says some municipalities offer electronics recycling with their household hazardous waste programs and points residents to city or county programs and certified recycler locators (SERI, e-Stewards). Source: ADEQ: Composting, Recycling & Household Hazardous Waste FAQs (opens in new tab)
ADEQ encourages people to use a certified (R2 or e-Stewards) e-waste recycler. Source: ADEQ: E-Waste Recycling (opens in new tab)

More Arizona rules (3)

If a battery can't be removed from an electronic device, ADEQ advises sending the whole device to an e-waste collector or recycler. Source: ADEQ fact sheet FS-25-06: Taking Charge, an at-home guide to handling used batteries (opens in new tab)
ADEQ states that household hazardous waste from the public is exempt from solid and hazardous waste regulation. Source: ADEQ: Lead-Acid Batteries (opens in new tab)
ADEQ advises residents to check their city's recycling program first and, if none, to see whether their county offers a recycling drop-off service. Source: ADEQ: Composting, Recycling & Household Hazardous Waste FAQs (opens in new tab)

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Maricopa County Environmental Services: Accepted Items & Fees (transfer stations) (opens in new tab) · Maricopa County
- County transfer station services are open to all Maricopa County residents; no ID is required at the recycling centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted recyclable electronics include cell phones, printer cartridges, desktop/laptop computers, DVD players, fax machines and gaming systems. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted electronics also include LCD/CRT monitors, microwaves and printers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- County transfer station services are open to all Maricopa County residents; no ID is required at the recycling centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted recyclable electronics include cell phones, printer cartridges, desktop/laptop computers, DVD players, fax machines and gaming systems. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted electronics also include LCD/CRT monitors, microwaves, printers, stereos and speakers, telephones and televisions (consoles, HDTV, plasma, portable). Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Phoenix: Household Hazardous Waste Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Phoenix Public Works
- Phoenix solid waste customers are eligible for a free HHW collection service from home. Checked October 26, 2026.
- One HHW home collection is allowed per solid waste customer per calendar year. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Only customers with a residential solid waste account are eligible. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Items must be in sealed leakproof containers inside a box labeled HHW. Checked October 26, 2026.
City of Phoenix: Acceptable HHW items for Home Pick-up (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Phoenix Public Works
- Business or commercial waste is listed as unacceptable. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Computers/hard drives and monitors with unbroken glass are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
Westech Recyclers: Recycled Electronics (opens in new tab) · Westech Recyclers
- Westech recycles most donated electronics free of charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Computers and laptops are on Westech's accepted list; data is destroyed for you. Checked October 26, 2026.
Westech Recyclers: Residential Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab) · Westech Recyclers
- Residential services include free drop-off at Westech warehouses and free recycling of listed electronics, plus free data wiping. Checked October 26, 2026.
ADEQ: Lead-Acid Batteries (opens in new tab) · Arizona Department of Environmental Quality · effective August 4, 2025
- ADEQ states that household hazardous waste from the public is exempt from solid and hazardous waste regulation. Checked October 26, 2026.
ADEQ: Composting, Recycling & Household Hazardous Waste FAQs (opens in new tab) · Arizona Department of Environmental Quality · effective October 28, 2025
- ADEQ says some municipalities offer electronics recycling with their household hazardous waste programs and points residents to city or county programs and certified recycler locators (SERI, e-Stewards). Checked October 26, 2026.
- ADEQ advises residents to check their city's recycling program first and, if none, to see whether their county offers a recycling drop-off service. Checked October 26, 2026.
ADEQ: E-Waste Recycling (opens in new tab) · Arizona Department of Environmental Quality · effective October 28, 2025
- ADEQ encourages people to use a certified (R2 or e-Stewards) e-waste recycler. Checked October 26, 2026.
ADEQ fact sheet FS-25-06: Taking Charge, an at-home guide to handling used batteries (opens in new tab) · Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
- If a battery can't be removed from an electronic device, ADEQ advises sending the whole device to an e-waste collector or recycler. Checked October 26, 2026.

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