Computer Recycling in Newport News, VA

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Checked October 26, 2026

• What Can I Donate? (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia
  • Goodwill accepts furniture in good condition, small appliances and small electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill accepts desktop and laptop computers, monitors, printers and flat-panel televisions. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Recovery Operations Center (opens in new tab) · City of Newport News Public Works - Solid Waste
  • Recovery Operations Center, 520 Atkinson Blvd., Newport News, VA 23608; Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Proof of Newport News residency must be shown to dispose of any material; commercial properties may not dispose of trash or recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycling accepted from all Newport News residents includes cardboard, scrap metal, appliances, e-cycling (TVs, computers, monitors, printers) and latex paint up to 5 gallons per week. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Unwanted TVs & Computer Monitors (opens in new tab) · City of Newport News Public Works - Solid Waste
  • The Solid Waste Division provides residential electronics collection at a permanent facility at the Recovery Operations Center; non-CRT e-waste can also go to Goodwill. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Newport News says non-CRT electronic waste can also be delivered to Goodwill at 12638 Jefferson Avenue or 11061 Warwick Blvd. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Newport News Habitat for Humanity ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg
  • Acceptable donations include furniture, appliances, exercise equipment in full working condition and electronics; free pickup can be scheduled. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Schedule a Free ReStore Donation Pickup (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg
  • Not accepted: computers, fax machines and printers; fitness equipment with cable systems; mattresses and box springs; tube or rear-projection TVs. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Code of Virginia 10.1-1425.29: Manufacturer recovery plan (opens in new tab) · Code of Virginia (Virginia General Assembly, Legislative Information System)
  • The recovery plan must let a consumer recycle computer equipment without paying a separate fee at the time of recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The plan covers collection from a consumer of end-of-life computer equipment labeled with that manufacturer's brand. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Collection methods that meet the law include mail-back at no charge to the consumer, a physical collection site, or collection events run by the manufacturer or its designee. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Code of Virginia 10.1-1425.27: Definitions (Computer Recovery and Recycling Act) (opens in new tab) · Code of Virginia (Virginia General Assembly, Legislative Information System)
  • Computer equipment under the Act means a desktop or notebook computer and may include a computer monitor or other display device. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Televisions, including display devices with a TV tuner, are not computer equipment under the Act. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • A consumer is an individual using computer equipment bought primarily for personal or home business use. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Code of Virginia 10.1-1425.28: Applicability (Computer Recovery and Recycling Act) (opens in new tab) · Code of Virginia (Virginia General Assembly, Legislative Information System)
  • The collection provisions apply to computer equipment used and returned to the manufacturer by a consumer in Virginia, and put no duty on solid waste facilities. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Act does not cover motor vehicle parts, PDAs or telephones, or leased computer equipment. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Code of Virginia 10.1-1425.31: Retailer responsibility (computers) (opens in new tab) · Code of Virginia (Virginia General Assembly, Legislative Information System)
  • Retailers that are not manufacturers do not have to collect computer equipment under the Act. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Code of Virginia 10.1-1425.37: Consumer responsibilities (computers) (opens in new tab) · Code of Virginia (Virginia General Assembly, Legislative Information System)
  • The consumer is responsible for any information left on computer equipment that is collected, recycled or reused. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Virginia DEQ: Computer & Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab) · Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
  • DEQ: manufacturers of more than 500 units sold in Virginia must implement a recovery/recycling plan at no charge to the consumer. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DEQ keeps a list of computer manufacturers with recovery plans; many offer mail-in programs at no cost to the consumer, and the list links to each program. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DEQ warns that reformatting or deleting files does not permanently erase a hard drive; overwrite the drive or physically destroy it before recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Virginia DEQ: Computer Manufacturers with a Recovery Plan (PDF list, updated May 14, 2025) (opens in new tab) · Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
  • DEQ list of computer manufacturers with a recovery plan, giving brands and recovery plan websites (for example Dell, Alienware: www.dell.com/recycling). Checked October 26, 2026.
• Code of Virginia 10.1-1400: Definitions (Virginia Waste Management Act) (opens in new tab) · Code of Virginia (Virginia General Assembly, Legislative Information System)
  • Virginia law defines household hazardous waste as household waste that would otherwise be hazardous, including certain batteries, solvent-based paint and paint thinners, used motor oil, and fluorescent bulbs. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Virginia DEQ: Recycling Guidance by Material (household hazardous waste) (opens in new tab) · Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
  • DEQ: many Virginia communities offer annual HHW collection events or permanent collection locations; check your county or city website. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DEQ: if your community has no HHW program, or you cannot wait for the next event, you may put HHW in your regular trash, after drying or absorbing liquids. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Virginia DEQ: Special Waste (HHW, e-waste, white goods) (opens in new tab) · Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
  • DEQ: many localities offer convenience centers or special collection days for HHW; check with your local Public Works office. Private vendors may offer free or fee-based services. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Virginia DEQ: Statewide Recycling Programs (opens in new tab) · Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
  • DEQ: your local government website or recycling coordinator is the best source for recycling and special collection events; for electronics or tires, contact your locality's Recycling Program Manager. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Virginia DEQ: Virginia Recycling Mandates (opens in new tab) · Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
  • Every county, city, town or regional authority must run recycling programs meeting a minimum recycling rate of 15% or 25%, depending on density and unemployment. Checked October 26, 2026.

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