Electronics Recycling in Holland, MI
Holland Project Pride coupons do not cover TVs or computers; Ottawa County Environmental Sustainability Centers accept electronics free for county residents.
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Before you go
- List each device; operators often price printers, phones and audio equipment differently.
- Erase phones and remove memory cards before you drop them off.
- Ask whether there’s a per-pound or per-item fee.
Michigan rules
- 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. Source: EGLE FAQ: Michigan electronics takeback program (opens in new tab)
- Manufacturers must register each brand of covered device with Michigan every year and may not sell unregistered covered devices. Source: EGLE: Electronic Waste Takeback Program (opens in new tab)
More Michigan rules (13)
- Retailers may not sell a new covered electronic device in Michigan unless its manufacturer is on the state registration list. Source: MCL 324.17307 Retailer sale of covered electronic devices (opens in new tab)
- Computer peripherals such as mice and detachable or wireless keyboards are not covered computers. Source: MCL 324.17301 Electronics: definitions (opens in new tab)
- Collectors may charge to take electronics the law does not cover, such as keyboards, mice, speakers, cables, cords and wires. Source: EGLE FAQ: Michigan electronics takeback program (opens in new tab)
- 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. Source: EGLE: Properly dispose of old TVs, computers, and electronics (opens in new tab)
- Many local governments hold no-cost electronics recycling events for residents during the year. Source: EGLE FAQ: Michigan electronics takeback program (opens in new tab)
- EGLE's annual electronics grant program has helped set up local e-waste drop-off sites and collection events across Michigan. Source: EGLE: Properly dispose of old TVs, computers, and electronics (opens in new tab)
- Lead in CRTs makes computers hazardous waste when thrown out by regulated generators, but residents are exempt from hazardous waste regulations. Source: EGLE: Electronic Waste (opens in new tab)
- EGLE: take leftover household hazardous products to a local collection when one is available; never pour them down a storm drain or household drain. Source: EGLE: Household hazardous waste (opens in new tab)
- If there is no local collection, EGLE says to ask your trash hauler for instructions on safe disposal in the regular trash. Source: EGLE: Household hazardous waste (opens in new tab)
- Household hazardous waste (solvents, cleansers, pesticides) is not banned from Michigan landfills, though EGLE says it is not well suited to them. Source: EGLE: Landfill Prohibited Materials and Special Wastes (guidance, rev. 3/2021) (opens in new tab)
- HHW collections are run by local governments or commercial recyclers; many are temporary or seasonal, so call before going. Source: EGLE: Where can I take my household hazardous waste? (opens in new tab)
- EGLE keeps a county-by-county list of local collection contacts; if your community is not listed, call your city, township or county. Source: EGLE: Where can I take my household hazardous waste? (opens in new tab)
- EGLE suggests looking for retail take-back of electronics, batteries, light bulbs, medications, motor oil and antifreeze when buying replacements. Source: EGLE: Where can I take my household hazardous waste? (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (31)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Household Hazardous Waste Program (opens in new tab) · Ottawa County Department of Public Health
- Household hazardous waste is available to Ottawa County residents for free at any Environmental Sustainability Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Electronics accepted include CRT TVs (small fee), flat screen TVs, computer monitors, phones, tablets, printers and other electronic devices. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Project Pride Coupon (opens in new tab) · City of Holland
- Project Pride materials may not include hazardous waste, motor oil, tires, TVs, computers or commercial debris. Checked October 26, 2026.
- For hazardous materials, the city points residents to recycleholland.com/location-finder or the Ottawa County Health Department HHW page. 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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