CURBCYCLE PICKUP · We’ll pick it up and recycle it for you.Book a pickup →
Book a pickup

Computer Recycling in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Computers are taken by curbside electronics pickup (request by 4 p.m. the day before recycling day) and at monthly HHW events.

See all 3 options
Open laptop computer on a marble surface
Illustrative item photographDell / Unsplash (opens in new tab)

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

3 ways to get rid of a computer in Fort Lauderdale

Tap an option to see the address, hours, cost and rules.

  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Fort LauderdaleNo 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.

    Book a pickup →

  2. Fort Lauderdale curbside electronics pick-upCity service · Fort LauderdaleFort Lauderdale residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Electronics collected curbside on recycling day by request (form or 954-828-8000 by 4 p.m. the day before).

    Cost & rules
    • Request by 4 p.m. the day before your recycling day; place next to the blue cart.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  3. Fort Lauderdale monthly household hazardous waste drop-off eventsCity service · Fort LauderdaleFort Lauderdale residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Monthly resident drop-off events for household hazardous waste and electronics; dates and locations are posted on the city page.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

Places that don’t take computers (1)

Before you go

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

Florida rules

More Florida rules (9)
Where this information comes from (19)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Donate & Buy Furniture at the ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Broward
    • Donations must be new or used in good working condition; pickups are scheduled 4-7 days ahead. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ReStore Donation Guidelines (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Broward
    • Not accepted: electronics such as computers, exercise or sports equipment, and paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Curbside Electronics Pick-Up (opens in new tab) · City of Fort Lauderdale Public Works
    • Curbside electronics accepted: communication devices, computers and components, DVD/VCR players, printers, monitors, routers, speakers, cable boxes and televisions. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Schedule by 4 p.m. the day before your recycling day using the online form or by calling 954-828-8000; place items next to the blue cart. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Only properties receiving City-provided trash and recycling collection can use curbside electronics; others can use the monthly HHW events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Fort Lauderdale residents can drop off electronics at the monthly Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Fort Lauderdale Public Works
    • Electronics accepted include computers/laptops, monitors, printers, cell phones, rechargeable batteries and televisions. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Fort Lauderdale residents may participate in any of the listed events. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Florida Statutes 403.706: Local government solid waste responsibilities (opens in new tab) · The Florida Legislature (Online Sunshine)
    • Counties are responsible for providing solid waste disposal facilities for all incorporated and unincorporated areas of the county. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Florida DEP: Electronics Waste (opens in new tab) · Florida Department of Environmental Protection
    • Florida has no specific law or regulation for discarded electronics (no manufacturer take-back or disposal ban); only general regulations apply. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEP recommends recycling unwanted computers; there is no state computer take-back law. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Florida DEP: Waste Reduction (opens in new tab) · Florida Department of Environmental Protection
    • Every Florida county has a program that collects household hazardous waste for recycling or proper disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Florida DEP: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Florida Department of Environmental Protection
    • County HHW programs include permanent collection facilities, collection events (regular or once or twice a year) and a few curbside collections. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEP tells residents to check their county or city HHW program website for advice and collection schedules. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Hazardous waste generated in the home is not regulated by the government. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • State-grant-funded local collection centers are intended to collect non-regulated household hazardous waste free. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Florida Statutes 403.7264: Amnesty days for purging small quantities of hazardous wastes (opens in new tab) · The Florida Legislature (Online Sunshine)
    • State law authorizes HHW "amnesty days", free for participants bringing under 100 pounds, until legislative funds for them are exhausted; local governments must host them. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Florida DEP: Recycling (opens in new tab) · Florida Department of Environmental Protection
    • A 2008 state law set a statewide weight-based recycling goal of 75% by 2020, with no sunset after 2020. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEP directs residents to their county recycling coordinators. Checked October 26, 2026.

“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.

How we check our information