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Computer Recycling in Madison, WI

Computers, laptops and tablets are free to recycle at Madison drop-off sites for residents; Goodwill stores also recycle computers free through Dell Reconnect.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

8 ways to get rid of a computer in Madison

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · MadisonNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $85.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your computer and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.

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  2. Goodwill Madison East TowneDrop-off · 2127 East Springs Drive, MadisonOpen to everyoneFree
    Where

    2127 East Springs Drive
    Madison, WI 53704

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Computers

    AcceptedFree (documented)
    • Working or non-working computers and parts are taken for recycling.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Goodwill NakomaDrop-off · 4530 Verona Rd., MadisonOpen to everyoneFree
    Where

    4530 Verona Rd.
    Madison, WI 53711

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Computers

    AcceptedFree (documented)
    • Working or non-working computers and parts are taken for recycling.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  4. Goodwill Madison NorthsideDrop-off · 2901 North Sherman Ave, MadisonOpen to everyoneFree
    Where

    2901 North Sherman Ave
    Madison, WI 53704

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Computers

    AcceptedFree (documented)
    • Working or non-working computers and parts are taken for recycling.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  5. Goodwill Madison WestDrop-off · 7475 Mineral Point Road, MadisonOpen to everyoneFree
    Where

    7475 Mineral Point Road
    Madison, WI 53717

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Computers

    AcceptedFree (documented)
    • Working or non-working computers and parts are taken for recycling.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  6. City of Madison drop-off sitesCity service · MadisonMadison residentsFree
    How it works

    Three Streets Division drop-off sites: East, 4602 Sycamore Ave; West, 402 South Point Rd; Central, 1504 Quann-Olin Parkway (Madison). Open to Madison residents and taxpayers with proof of residency; one trip per day, about a pickup-truck load. Electronics and batteries are free; large item and appliance fees apply only to residents whose recycling is not collected by the City (buy a fee sticker beforehand).

    Cost & rules
    • One trip per day, about a pickup-truck bed or 5x8 trailer load.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  7. Dane County Clean SweepCounty service · Dane CountyDane County residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Dane County facility at 7020 Maahic Way, Madison area, WI 53718 (the Census geocoder could not place this address in a specific city). Hours: Mon-Fri 7:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m.; Sat 8-10:45 a.m.. For Dane County residents.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Computer monitor (each)$15

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  8. E-Cycle Wisconsin (manufacturer-funded electronics recycling)State program · WisconsinWisconsin residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    E-Cycle Wisconsin is the statewide, manufacturer-funded program under Wisconsin's 2009 electronics recycling law, run by the DNR. Manufacturers of covered electronics pay each year for recycling, which helps households and K-12 schools save on recycling at registered collection sites; businesses are not eligible. Fees vary by collection site, and many manufacturers offer free mail-back programs. TVs, computers, monitors, printers, cellphones and many accessories are banned from Wisconsin landfills and incinerators.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    Collection-site fees vary by site (call ahead)Amount not listed
    • Desktop, laptop and netbook computers, tablets, computer monitors, desktop printers and computer accessories are eligible; computers are banned from Wisconsin landfills and incinerators.
    • Working computers may be donated to a school, nonprofit or other organization instead; call first.
    • Use a collection site or mail-back program registered with E-Cycle Wisconsin (DNR has a finder). Fees vary by site, so call ahead; many manufacturers offer free mail-back programs.
    • For electronics from Wisconsin households and K-12 schools. Businesses are not eligible and must recycle, reuse or manage electronics as hazardous waste.
    • Before you go: Disconnect the device from online accounts and erase personal data first; deleting files is not enough.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

Places that don’t take computers (2)

Before you go

  1. List each device and describe any damage to the operator.
  2. Back up your files and erase the device using the maker’s instructions.
  3. Ask whether documented data destruction is offered and what it costs.
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Checked October 26, 2026

  • What Can I Donate? (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin
    • Through the Dell Reconnect partnership, Goodwill recycles electronics free year-round at all its South Central locations except the Outlet, any brand, working or not. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted electronics include computers, laptops and all related parts, modern flat-screen TVs, and lithium and nickel batteries (not vehicle batteries). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donate Items - Habitat ReStore of Dane County (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Dane County
    • ReStore does not accept electronics, computers, monitors or TVs. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • ReStore offers free pick-up of select donations, including appliances and home furnishings, usually within three to five days. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Dane County Clean Sweep (opens in new tab) · Dane County Department of Waste & Renewables
    • For Dane County households: hazardous waste $15 per trip, TVs or computer monitors $15 each, microwaves $10 each, refrigerant items (fridges, freezers, A/C, dehumidifiers) $35 each. Out-of-county households pay $75 per trip for hazardous waste and cannot bring TVs, microwaves or refrigerant items. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Electronics accepted include laptops and computers, monitors, TVs and remotes, printers, DVD/VCR players, stereo equipment, game consoles and phones, plus refrigerant appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • As an E-Cycle Wisconsin collector, Clean Sweep accepts electronics only from Dane County residents and K-12 schools; proof of Dane County residency is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Large items and appliances (opens in new tab) · City of Madison Streets Division
    • Residents fill out a large item work order and choose the Sunday to set items out; the work order must be completed before setting items out. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Since January 1, 2025, the Streets Division no longer provides large item collection for multi-family properties with more than 8 units. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • TVs, computers, and electronics (opens in new tab) · City of Madison Streets Division
    • TVs, computers, printers and other electronics may not go in carts or at the curb; take them to a drop-off site or private recycler. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A computer or TV left at the curb may be removed by City staff with a $30 fee, and placing them in front of a home violates a City ordinance. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Electronics recycling at the drop-off sites is only for people who live or own property in Madison; not for businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • There is no fee or additional charge to residents for electronics recycling (including TVs and computers) at the drop-off sites. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted electronics include computers (desktops, laptops, tablets), printers and televisions, monitors and their accessories. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Drop-off sites (opens in new tab) · City of Madison Streets Division
    • Madison residents and taxpayers can use the drop-off sites; proof of residency or taxpayer status is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Rules & Restrictions to the Drop-off Sites (opens in new tab) · City of Madison Streets Division
    • One trip a day, limited to about a standard pickup truck bed or 5x8 trailer; contractors may not use the sites. 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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