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Computer Recycling in Baton Rouge, LA

The City-Parish sends residents to CACRC, a nonprofit R2-certified recycler at 1400 Main St., for computers, laptops and LCD monitors.

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

2 ways to get rid of a computer in Baton Rouge

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Baton RougeNo 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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  2. Capital Area Corporate Recycling Council (CACRC)Drop-off · 1400 Main St., Baton RougeCost not listed
    Where

    1400 Main St.
    Baton Rouge, LA 70802

    Hours

    Recycling dock Tuesday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. (closed Mondays)

    Cost & rules

    Computers

    AcceptedCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Monitors: LCD only; CRTs are not accepted.

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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.
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Louisiana rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Accepted Items (opens in new tab) · Capital Area Corporate Recycling Council (CACRC)
    • Accepted: iPads/tablets, computer hardware and accessories, laptops, telephones, cell phones, LCD monitors only, gaming consoles. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Not accepted: household batteries (AA, AAA), appliances, furniture, light bulbs, CRTs, DVD/CD players, VCRs, stereos and ink cartridges. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Materials (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
    • The City-Parish lists CACRC, a nonprofit R2-certified recycler, as its year-round electronics and computer recycling option. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • LDEQ: Hazardous Waste Permitting (Universal Waste Program, Household Hazardous Waste Days) (opens in new tab) · Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
    • Consumer electronics are among the universal wastes LDEQ regulates; handlers must send universal waste to a proper recycling or disposal facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Household hazardous waste is collected at community Household Hazardous Waste Days, where people drop off items they should not put in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Local entities that want to host a household hazardous waste day must submit a request to LDEQ. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • LDEQ: E-Recycling brochure (PDF, May 2013) (opens in new tab) · Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
    • LDEQ's e-recycling brochure tells residents not to throw away old computers, cell phones or TVs. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • LDEQ: Recycling (opens in new tab) · Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
    • LDEQ gathers recycling information from cities and parishes and reports it to the Legislature; local governments run recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Louisiana's Solid Waste Recycling and Reduction Law is La. R.S. 30:2411 through 2423. Checked October 26, 2026.

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