Electronics Recycling in Newport News, VA
Residential electronics go to the permanent e-cycling site at the Recovery Operations Center, or non-CRT items to Goodwill.
See all 4 optionsChecked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
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.
Virginia rules
- DEQ: many manufacturers run take-back programs and many localities hold ongoing electronics collection events; contact your local recycling program manager for options. Source: Virginia DEQ: Computer & Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab)
- DEQ: many manufacturers have set up take-back programs or funded regional collection programs. Source: Virginia DEQ: Computer & Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab)
More Virginia rules (7)
- DEQ counts e-waste (computers, TVs, VCRs, stereos, copiers, fax machines) as special waste that mostly should not go out with regular trash. Source: Virginia DEQ: Special Waste (HHW, e-waste, white goods) (opens in new tab)
- 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. Source: Code of Virginia 10.1-1400: Definitions (Virginia Waste Management Act) (opens in new tab)
- DEQ: many Virginia communities offer annual HHW collection events or permanent collection locations; check your county or city website. Source: Virginia DEQ: Recycling Guidance by Material (household hazardous waste) (opens in new tab)
- 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. Source: Virginia DEQ: Recycling Guidance by Material (household hazardous waste) (opens in new tab)
- 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. Source: Virginia DEQ: Special Waste (HHW, e-waste, white goods) (opens in new tab)
- 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. Source: Virginia DEQ: Statewide Recycling Programs (opens in new tab)
- 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. Source: Virginia DEQ: Virginia Recycling Mandates (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (16)
Where this information comes from
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.
- Virginia DEQ: Computer & Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab) · Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
- DEQ: many manufacturers run take-back programs and many localities hold ongoing electronics collection events; contact your local recycling program manager for options. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DEQ: many manufacturers have set up take-back programs or funded regional collection programs. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Virginia DEQ: Special Waste (HHW, e-waste, white goods) (opens in new tab) · Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
- DEQ counts e-waste (computers, TVs, VCRs, stereos, copiers, fax machines) as special waste that mostly should not go out with regular trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
- 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.
- 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: 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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