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Electronics Recycling in Flint, MI

Electronics are drop-off only in Flint. The City of Flint and Genesee County hold an annual Recycle Day that takes electronics of all kinds free, by appointment.

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

3 ways to get rid of a electronics in Flint

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · FlintNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $80.00
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    Book online, set out your electronics 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. Genesee County Recycle Day (household hazardous waste and electronics)County service · Genesee CountyFree
    How it works

    Annual appointment-only collection events run by the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission (with the City of Flint) where residents drop off household hazardous waste, paint, batteries and electronics free. Dates are announced each year; the 2026 events have ended. Recycle Hotline (810) 762-7744.

    Cost & rules
    • Electronics of all kinds; annual appointment-only event.

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  3. Michigan manufacturer electronics takeback (NREPA Part 173)State program · MichiganMichigan residentsConditions applyFree
    How it works

    Under Part 173 of Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (2008), overseen by EGLE, manufacturers of computers, monitors, tablets, desktop printers and TVs sold in Michigan must register each year and offer consumers and small businesses (10 or fewer employees) a free, convenient takeback program, mostly by mail-back. Computer makers take back their own brands; TV makers take any brand. Up to 7 devices per person per day. Collection sites not part of a manufacturer program may charge.

    Cost & rules
    • Only covered devices: computers, monitors, tablets, desktop printers and TVs. Phones, keyboards, mice, speakers, cables and cords are not covered, and collectors may charge for them.
    • Use the manufacturer's takeback program (mostly mail-back; EGLE lists registered manufacturers with links). A collection site or event that is not part of a manufacturer program may charge a reasonable fee.
    • For households and small businesses (10 or fewer employees) using the device in Michigan.

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Places that don’t take other electronics (1)
  • City of Flint curbside trash, recycling and bulk pickup (Priority Waste) · Flint

Before you go

  1. List each device; operators often price printers, phones and audio equipment differently.
  2. Erase phones and remove memory cards before you drop them off.
  3. Ask whether there’s a per-pound or per-item fee.
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Michigan rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Recycle Day (opens in new tab) · Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission
    • Recycle Day events are held annually; residents may drop off the listed hard-to-dispose-of materials free. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Appointments are required to attend Recycle Day events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Recycle Day accepts household and auto batteries, electronics of all kinds, and oil-based and latex paints and solvents, among other items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Waste Collection (opens in new tab) · Keep Genesee County Beautiful, Genesee County Parks
    • The City of Flint and the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission hold household hazardous waste collection events each year. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Sanitation: Trash, Recycling & Compost Services (opens in new tab) · City of Flint
    • The City of Flint partners with Priority Waste for residents' trash, recycling and compost pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycling Info Card (opens in new tab) · City of Flint
    • No batteries or electronics in the recycling cart; they are drop-off only. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE FAQ: Michigan electronics takeback program (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • Part 173 of Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (1994 PA 451) creates the electronics takeback program: manufacturers of covered computers, printers and video display devices (TVs) must register and provide free, convenient recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • All manufacturers offer a free takeback program, and each has a no-cost option for televisions too large to mail back. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Manufacturers' no-cost return options are mainly mail-back programs, linked from the manufacturers' websites and their registration documents. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EGLE keeps a list of registered manufacturers with links to each manufacturer's page explaining where covered equipment can be recycled. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A consumer is a person who used the computer or television mainly for personal or small business purposes in Michigan. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A small business under the law has 10 or fewer employees. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A collector that is not directly part of a manufacturer's takeback program may charge a reasonable fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Collectors may charge to take electronics the law does not cover, such as keyboards, mice, speakers, cables, cords and wires. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many local governments hold no-cost electronics recycling events for residents during the year. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Electronic Waste Takeback Program (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • Manufacturers must register each brand of covered device with Michigan every year and may not sell unregistered covered devices. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Manufacturers must run a convenient takeback program so consumers can return covered devices to the manufacturer or its representative at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Covered electronic devices include desktop and laptop computers, monitors, tablets, televisions and printers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MCL 324.17307 Retailer sale of covered electronic devices (opens in new tab) · Michigan Legislature (Michigan Compiled Laws)
    • Retailers may not sell a new covered electronic device in Michigan unless its manufacturer is on the state registration list. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MCL 324.17309 Computer takeback program (opens in new tab) · Michigan Legislature (Michigan Compiled Laws)
    • Collection methods that can meet the convenience requirement include mail or shipping, a staffed permanent local collection site, periodic local collection events, or drop-off at a retailer. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A manufacturer's computer takeback program does not have to accept more than 7 covered computers from one consumer on one day. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MCL 324.17311 Video display device takeback program (opens in new tab) · Michigan Legislature (Michigan Compiled Laws)
    • A manufacturer's TV takeback program does not have to accept more than 7 covered video display devices from one consumer on one day. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MCL 324.17301 Electronics: definitions (opens in new tab) · Michigan Legislature (Michigan Compiled Laws)
    • A "computer" under Part 173 is a desktop or laptop computer, a computer monitor, or (since April 1, 2011) a printer; PDAs and mobile phones are not included. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Computer peripherals such as mice and detachable or wireless keyboards are not covered computers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Properly dispose of old TVs, computers, and electronics (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • EGLE: free recycling under Michigan law only applies when a device is returned to its manufacturer; other collection sites have costs, so check for a fee first. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EGLE's annual electronics grant program has helped set up local e-waste drop-off sites and collection events across Michigan. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Electronic Waste (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • Lead in CRTs makes computers hazardous waste when thrown out by regulated generators, but residents are exempt from hazardous waste regulations. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Household hazardous waste (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • EGLE: take leftover household hazardous products to a local collection when one is available; never pour them down a storm drain or household drain. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • If there is no local collection, EGLE says to ask your trash hauler for instructions on safe disposal in the regular trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Landfill Prohibited Materials and Special Wastes (guidance, rev. 3/2021) (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • Household hazardous waste (solvents, cleansers, pesticides) is not banned from Michigan landfills, though EGLE says it is not well suited to them. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Where can I take my household hazardous waste? (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • HHW collections are run by local governments or commercial recyclers; many are temporary or seasonal, so call before going. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EGLE keeps a county-by-county list of local collection contacts; if your community is not listed, call your city, township or county. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EGLE suggests looking for retail take-back of electronics, batteries, light bulbs, medications, motor oil and antifreeze when buying replacements. Checked October 26, 2026.

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