Electronics Recycling in Norfolk, VA
Norfolk e-waste goes free to the SPSA Norfolk Transfer Station on Tuesdays and Saturdays, noon-4 p.m., five items per visit.
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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.
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 (19)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Residential Waste Disposal Guidelines (opens in new tab) · Southeastern Public Service Authority
- Residents need proof of residency within the SPSA service area, such as a driver's license or utility bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Norfolk Transfer Station takes no residential waste Monday-Friday; Saturday 8-noon for commercial and Norfolk residents; Saturday and Sunday noon-4 for Norfolk residents only. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Acceptable Materials (opens in new tab) · Southeastern Public Service Authority
- Residents from all member communities may bring household hazardous waste and e-waste to SPSA HHW facilities free of charge, in a personal vehicle. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Household Hazardous Waste & E-Waste (opens in new tab) · Southeastern Public Service Authority
- HHW limit is 5 gallons of liquid or 75 pounds of solids per day; e-waste limit is 5 items per day. Checked October 26, 2026.
- A valid driver's license or proof of residence from the SPSA service area is required; commercial HHW is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- E-waste accepted includes computers, laptops and tablets, monitors and televisions, and small household appliances such as microwaves. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Safe Battery Disposal (opens in new tab) · Southeastern Public Service Authority
- A valid driver's license or proof of residence from an SPSA service area is required at SPSA collection sites; battery limit is 75 pounds per day. 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.
- Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Norfolk Waste Management
- Norfolk residents must take all e-waste to the SPSA Norfolk Transfer Station at 3136 Woodland Avenue, free of charge, Tuesdays and Saturdays noon-4 p.m.; five items per visit; no commercial e-waste. 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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