Computer Recycling in Pine Bluff, AR
Computers are accepted as e-waste at the Jefferson County Recycling Center, 1800 East Harding; CARDS will not take electronics.
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- The same page also says the main facility (behind Pope Furniture) is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 1-4 pm. (Recycling Department (opens in new tab))
Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
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.
Arkansas rules
- DEQ says computers and other old electronics are accepted at some household hazardous waste collection centers and some recycling centers; call the nearest one first. Source: Arkansas DEQ: Electronics Reuse and Recycling (opens in new tab)
- The Legislature gave DEQ authority to ban electronic waste from municipal solid waste landfills beginning in January 2010. Source: Arkansas DEQ: Electronics Reuse and Recycling (opens in new tab)
More Arkansas rules (6)
- The state E-waste Grants Program is funded by selling state-owned computers that agencies no longer need; it funds local e-waste projects rather than a household program. Source: Arkansas DEQ: E-waste Grants (opens in new tab)
- A DEQ timeline says Act 970 of 2005 aimed to get the most benefit from state-agency-owned computers and electronics through sales and donations to schools and local governments. Source: Arkansas DEQ: 1991-2011 Historical Timeline of Solid Waste Management (opens in new tab)
- Accepted items vary by household hazardous waste center; DEQ tells residents to check with their local center. Source: Arkansas DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers (opens in new tab)
- Some collection centers run chemical exchange programs where reusable products are available at no charge. Source: Arkansas DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers (opens in new tab)
- DEQ lists 19 regional solid waste management districts; DEQ tells residents to contact their district about local garbage disposal or recycling. Source: Arkansas DEQ: Regional Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab)
- State rules set minimum requirements for convenient recyclable materials collection centers or systems so that Arkansas residents have the opportunity to recycle. Source: 8 CAR pt. 63: Rules for County Recycling Programs (Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission) (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (13)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Recycling Department (opens in new tab) · Jefferson County, Arkansas
- Jefferson County Recycling Department: 1800 East Harding, Pine Bluff, AR 71601; hours listed Monday-Friday 8-4 and 2nd/4th Saturday 8-12. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The same page also says the main facility (behind Pope Furniture) is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 1-4 pm. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · sources disagree.
- E-waste accepted includes computers, televisions, game consoles and small appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The department collects recyclables for the citizens of Jefferson County; bring pre-sorted items to the center. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Pine Bluff, AR CARDS Town Hall fact sheet (9/22/25) (opens in new tab) · City of Pine Bluff
- CARDS (Pine Bluff hauler since November 1, 2025) does not accept batteries, paint or electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Arkansas DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers (opens in new tab) · Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment, Division of Environmental Quality
- Accepted items vary by household hazardous waste center; DEQ tells residents to check with their local center. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Some collection centers run chemical exchange programs where reusable products are available at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Arkansas DEQ: Electronics Reuse and Recycling (opens in new tab) · Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment, Division of Environmental Quality
- The Legislature gave DEQ authority to ban electronic waste from municipal solid waste landfills beginning in January 2010. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DEQ says computers and other old electronics are accepted at some household hazardous waste collection centers and some recycling centers; call the nearest one first. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Arkansas DEQ: E-waste Grants (opens in new tab) · Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment, Division of Environmental Quality
- The state E-waste Grants Program is funded by selling state-owned computers that agencies no longer need; it funds local e-waste projects rather than a household program. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Arkansas DEQ: 1991-2011 Historical Timeline of Solid Waste Management (opens in new tab) · Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment, Division of Environmental Quality
- A DEQ timeline says Act 970 of 2005 aimed to get the most benefit from state-agency-owned computers and electronics through sales and donations to schools and local governments. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Arkansas DEQ: Regional Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab) · Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment, Division of Environmental Quality
- DEQ lists 19 regional solid waste management districts; DEQ tells residents to contact their district about local garbage disposal or recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
- 8 CAR pt. 63: Rules for County Recycling Programs (Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission) (opens in new tab) · Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission
- State rules set minimum requirements for convenient recyclable materials collection centers or systems so that Arkansas residents have the opportunity to recycle. Checked October 26, 2026.
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