Computer Recycling in Green Bay, WI
Computers go to the Brown County Hazardous Material Recovery facility ($0.35 per pound for Brown County residents); the city invoices $65 per item left at the curb.
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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
Before you go
- List each device and describe any damage to the operator.
- Back up your files and erase the device using the maker’s instructions.
- Ask whether documented data destruction is offered and what it costs.
Wisconsin rules
- Computers (desktop, laptop, netbook, tablet), qualifying game consoles, desktop printers and computer monitors are banned from Wisconsin landfills and incinerators. Source: Wisconsin DNR: E-Cycle Wisconsin program information (opens in new tab)
- Working computers and other electronics may be donated to a school, nonprofit or other organization; call first. Source: Wisconsin DNR: How to recycle electronics in Wisconsin (opens in new tab)
More Wisconsin rules (4)
- Wisconsin's electronics recycling law dates from 2009; it set up a manufacturer-funded collection and recycling system and banned many consumer electronics from landfills and incinerators. Source: Wisconsin DNR: E-Cycle Wisconsin program information (opens in new tab)
- The electronics disposal bans apply to devices from everyone: households, schools, businesses, governments and institutions. Source: Wisconsin DNR: E-Cycle Wisconsin program information (opens in new tab)
- Since September 1, 2010, state law has banned listed electronic devices from landfills, solid waste incinerators and from trash containers headed to them. Source: Wis. Stat. 287.07 Prohibitions on land disposal and incineration (opens in new tab)
- DNR is writing additional administrative rules for E-Cycle Wisconsin; a public hearing on the proposed rule was held May 28, 2026. Source: Wisconsin DNR: E-Cycle Wisconsin program information (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (26)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Hours & Locations - Hazardous Material Recovery (opens in new tab) · Brown County Port & Resource Recovery
- Residential drop-off hours are Tuesday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Thursday noon-6 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Acceptable Hazardous Material (opens in new tab) · Brown County Port & Resource Recovery
- Electronics including cell phones, chargers, computers, printers and televisions are accepted (fees may apply). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Drivers must remain in vehicles; hazardous materials must be in the trunk, liftgate or truck bed. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Rates & Fees - Hazardous Material (opens in new tab) · Brown County Port & Resource Recovery
- For Brown County residents, computers, TVs, any electronic item, corded appliances and latex paint cost $0.35 per pound. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulk Household Items (opens in new tab) · City of Green Bay
- The City does not provide a bulk collection service; bulk household items placed curbside are invoiced to the property owner: $105 up to 3 cubic yards (2026 fees). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Computers, TVs and other electronics placed curbside are invoiced at $65 per item. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Hazardous Waste Not Collected (opens in new tab) · City of Green Bay
- The City of Green Bay does not collect hazardous waste (including paint, computers, electronics and batteries) and refers residents to the Brown County Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Wisconsin DNR: Electronics Recycling (E-cycle) (opens in new tab) · Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
- E-Cycle Wisconsin is a manufacturer-funded statewide program that collects and recycles certain electronics used by households and K-12 schools. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DNR offers a finder for electronics collection sites and free mail-back programs. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Wisconsin DNR: E-Cycle Wisconsin program information (opens in new tab) · Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
- Individuals and K-12 schools can use E-Cycle Wisconsin to save on electronics recycling (DNR does not say it is free at collection sites). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Individuals and K-12 schools may recycle electronics through E-Cycle Wisconsin; businesses are not eligible. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Businesses must still recycle, reuse or manage their electronics as hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Wisconsin's electronics recycling law dates from 2009; it set up a manufacturer-funded collection and recycling system and banned many consumer electronics from landfills and incinerators. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The electronics disposal bans apply to devices from everyone: households, schools, businesses, governments and institutions. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Computers (desktop, laptop, netbook, tablet), qualifying game consoles, desktop printers and computer monitors are banned from Wisconsin landfills and incinerators. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Computer accessories (keyboards, mice, speakers, external hard drives, flash drives) and DVD players, VCRs and DVRs are also banned from disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Eligible electronics under E-Cycle Wisconsin include cellphones, computers, desktop printers and computer monitors. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Eligible electronics also include fax machines, tablets and e-readers, televisions, video game consoles and battery-operated hand-held game devices. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DNR is writing additional administrative rules for E-Cycle Wisconsin; a public hearing on the proposed rule was held May 28, 2026. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Wis. Stat. 287.07 Prohibitions on land disposal and incineration (opens in new tab) · Wisconsin Legislature (Wisconsin Statutes)
- Since September 1, 2010, state law has banned listed electronic devices from landfills, solid waste incinerators and from trash containers headed to them. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Wisconsin DNR: How to recycle electronics in Wisconsin (opens in new tab) · Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
- Electronics from Wisconsin households and K-12 schools may be recycled through E-Cycle Wisconsin. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many electronics manufacturers also offer free mail-back programs, mainly for consumers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Recycling fees vary between collection sites; DNR advises calling ahead to find the total cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Before going, ask a collection site or recycler what it takes, whom it accepts from, what it charges, whether it picks up and how it destroys data. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Disconnect devices from online services and erase personal data before recycling; deleting files does not clear them. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Working computers and other electronics may be donated to a school, nonprofit or other organization; call first. Checked October 26, 2026.
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