Electronics Recycling in Murfreesboro, TN
Rutherford County residents can drop electronics with a cord or internal battery free at the Leanna, Smyrna or Rockvale convenience centers. The Habitat ReStore takes home electronics for recycling.
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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.
Tennessee rules
- TDEC describes electronics manufacturer take-back as voluntary and varied: some programs are free and others charge a fee. Source: TDEC Materials Management: Household Batteries, Oil, Paint, Antifreeze, and Electronics (BOPAE) (opens in new tab)
- Local recyclers may charge a small fee for some items, for example $5 for CRT monitors. Source: TDEC Materials Management: Household Batteries, Oil, Paint, Antifreeze, and Electronics (BOPAE) (opens in new tab)
More Tennessee rules (4)
- Most local community e-waste programs are for households with a few pieces of electronics; businesses are generally excluded. Source: TDEC Materials Management: Household Batteries, Oil, Paint, Antifreeze, and Electronics (BOPAE) (opens in new tab)
- National chains such as Best Buy, Office Depot/OfficeMax and Staples offer in-store recycling of small devices like cell phones. Source: TDEC Materials Management: Household Batteries, Oil, Paint, Antifreeze, and Electronics (BOPAE) (opens in new tab)
- Facilities that collect used electronics for recycling do not currently need a state permit. Source: TDEC Materials Management: Household Batteries, Oil, Paint, Antifreeze, and Electronics (BOPAE) (opens in new tab)
- Counties that want mobile HHW service must hold scheduled household electronics collections, including computers, laptops, CRTs, TVs, monitors, printers and cell phones. Source: TDEC Materials Management: Household Hazardous Waste Program (HHW) (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (25)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Recycling (opens in new tab) · Rutherford County Solid Waste
- The centers are for Rutherford County residential use only; no commercial waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Transfer Station (opens in new tab) · Rutherford County Solid Waste
- Residentially generated waste is collected free of charge at the 14 county convenience centers; be ready to show proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Where to Dispose (opens in new tab) · Rutherford County Solid Waste
- These convenience centers accept select electronics from Rutherford County residents at no cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted electronics include laptops and desktop computers, phones and tablets, game consoles, monitors and televisions, cords and chargers, and small devices with a cord or internal battery. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Not accepted: tool batteries, lithium-ion or standalone household batteries, damaged batteries, light bulbs, medical devices, hazardous waste, business e-waste and large household appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
- ReStore (opens in new tab) · Rutherford County Area Habitat for Humanity
- Donations are accepted up to one hour before closing. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The ReStore accepts almost everything except clothing, mattresses, non-working appliances, gas appliances, toys and baby goods, and home electronics for resale. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Home electronics are accepted for recycling through Sims Lifecycle Services. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Recycling and Hazardous Waste Collections (opens in new tab) · City of Murfreesboro Solid Waste Department
- The city says electronics, including home computers, peripherals and TVs, may be recycled at Rutherford County's collection site, and that the Leanna center now takes electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Donations (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee
- Goodwill Middle Tennessee lists appliances, electronics, exercise equipment and furniture among the items it accepts. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Donated items should be in working order and in good, clean condition. Checked October 26, 2026.
- TDEC Materials Management: Household Batteries, Oil, Paint, Antifreeze, and Electronics (BOPAE) (opens in new tab) · Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
- TDEC describes electronics manufacturer take-back as voluntary and varied: some programs are free and others charge a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Local recyclers may charge a small fee for some items, for example $5 for CRT monitors. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Most local community e-waste programs are for households with a few pieces of electronics; businesses are generally excluded. Checked October 26, 2026.
- National chains such as Best Buy, Office Depot/OfficeMax and Staples offer in-store recycling of small devices like cell phones. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Facilities that collect used electronics for recycling do not currently need a state permit. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Call2Recycle identifies locations that accept rechargeable batteries and cell phones for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
- TDEC Materials Management: Household Hazardous Waste Program (HHW) (opens in new tab) · Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
- Counties that want mobile HHW service must hold scheduled household electronics collections, including computers, laptops, CRTs, TVs, monitors, printers and cell phones. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Tennessee's Mobile HHW Collection Service has run since 1993, is open to Tennessee citizens and is limited to households. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Any Tennessee resident may use the service; only household waste is accepted, not commercial, institutional or agri-business waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Mobile HHW collections no longer take alkaline batteries, paint or electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
- For electronics, TDEC tells residents to contact their local solid waste department. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Very small quantity generator businesses may use mobile events only by paid appointment through the state contractor. Checked October 26, 2026.
- VSQG disposal is priced by material type, generally per pound. Checked October 26, 2026.
- TDEC says rechargeable batteries and cell phones can be recycled and points residents to the Call2Recycle website to find a collection site. Checked October 26, 2026.
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