Electronics Recycling in Austin, TX
The Recycle and Reuse Drop-off Center takes cell phones, printers and other electronics by appointment, free for Austin and Travis County residents. Goodwill stores recycle printers, monitors and phones through Dell Reconnect, and Habitat ReStores take recent working electronics.
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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.
Texas rules
- Texas law requires TV and computer-equipment manufacturers to offer consumers ways to recycle these products. Source: TCEQ: Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab)
- TCEQ says some household hazardous waste collections accept used electronics; call before dropping off. Source: TCEQ: Guidance for the Texas Recycles Computers Program (opens in new tab)
More Texas rules (6)
- TCEQ recommends contacting a collection before dropping off electronics to confirm it accepts them. Source: TCEQ: Guidance for the Texas Recycles Computers Program (opens in new tab)
- TCEQ says household hazardous waste is not regulated as hazardous waste when it comes from a household and can often go in regular trash. Source: TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab)
- Many Texas communities run HHW drop-off facilities or collection events; TCEQ keeps a list of ongoing programs and scheduled events. Source: TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab)
- Some HHW drop-off programs require a voucher from your sponsoring local government. Source: TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab)
- Some HHW facilities may charge a fee; check with the facility. Source: TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab)
- If your area is not on TCEQ's HHW programs list, call your local government or regional council of governments about future events. Source: TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (22)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Donate Goods (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Central Texas
- Goodwill Central Texas partners with Dell Reconnect so donors can recycle used technology for free. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Through Dell Reconnect, Goodwill Central Texas accepts computers, printers, hard drives, monitors, cell phones and other technology from any brand and in any condition. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Goodwill Central Texas accepts furniture in good condition and large and small electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Goodwill Central Texas cannot accept tube, CRT or plasma TVs, large appliances, batteries, large exercise equipment, mattresses, box springs or pull-out couches, or damaged or stained furniture. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Recycle and Reuse Center (opens in new tab) · City of Austin, Austin Resource Recovery
- The Recycle and Reuse Center requires an appointment, booked through the Austin Recycles app or online. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Use of the center is free for Austin and Travis County residents except for tires; fees apply to others and to tires, and businesses cannot drop off hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted electronics and appliances include cell phones, computers, exercise equipment, microwaves, printers, televisions and washers and dryers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- ReStore Donation Guidelines (opens in new tab) · Austin Habitat for Humanity
- Austin ReStores accept electronics under 10 years old in good working condition, but not tube TVs, printers, batteries or outdated monitors (the same list also refuses electronics over 5 years old). Checked October 26, 2026.
- ReStore (opens in new tab) · Austin Habitat for Humanity
- Austin Habitat lists ReStore South Austin at 500 W Ben White Blvd, 78704, (512) 478-2165, with hours Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m.. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Austin Habitat lists ReStore Northwest Austin at 13804 N US-183, 78750, (512) 367-5795, with hours Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m.. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Retail Stores (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Central Texas
- Goodwill Central Texas lists its Airport Store & Donation Center at 836 Airport Blvd, 78702. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Goodwill Central Texas lists its North Lamar Store & Donation Center at 5555 North Lamar Boulevard, 78751. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Goodwill Central Texas lists its South Congress Store & Donation Center at 2415 S Congress Ave, 78704. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Goodwill Central Texas lists its Star Ranch Store & Donation Center at 4784 Priem Ln, 78660. Checked October 26, 2026.
- TCEQ: Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality · effective March 10, 2026
- Texas law requires TV and computer-equipment manufacturers to offer consumers ways to recycle these products. Checked October 26, 2026.
- TCEQ: Guidance for the Texas Recycles Computers Program (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
- TCEQ says some household hazardous waste collections accept used electronics; call before dropping off. Checked October 26, 2026.
- TCEQ recommends contacting a collection before dropping off electronics to confirm it accepts them. Checked October 26, 2026.
- TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality · effective September 16, 2026
- TCEQ says household hazardous waste is not regulated as hazardous waste when it comes from a household and can often go in regular trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many Texas communities run HHW drop-off facilities or collection events; TCEQ keeps a list of ongoing programs and scheduled events. Checked October 26, 2026.
- TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality · effective August 3, 2026
- Some HHW drop-off programs require a voucher from your sponsoring local government. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Some HHW facilities may charge a fee; check with the facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
- If your area is not on TCEQ's HHW programs list, call your local government or regional council of governments about future events. Checked October 26, 2026.
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