Electronics Recycling Resources for WV consumers 08 updated

Electronics Recycling Resources for West Virginia Consumers The following list of resources has been compiled by the National Center for Electronics Recycling (NCER) to assist West Virginia consumers in finding viable options for reusing and recycling their used electronics The NCER provides this information as a public service and will update the document periodically All information provided below is subject to our disclaimer* Important Considerations • Reuse is Preferable, but Don’t Dump Your Junk! The NCER encourages reuse of working, newer equipment as the first option for used electronic equipment, and has listed several non-profit and other reuse programs below However, many of these programs are unable to handle broken or severely outdated equipment It is always advisable to call ahead to these programs to see if your used equipment meets that program’s needs • Protect Your Data If you are reusing recycling a laptop or desktop computer, your personal data could still be on your hard drive Most recyclers have hard drive wiping policies, but it is always in your best interest to protect your personal information by erasing or destroying your hard drive There are many hard drive wiping software programs available You can read more about the importance of hard drive erasure as well as a comparison of some of the more popular software programs by going to Tech Soup’s website at: http://www.techsoup.org/learningcenter/software/page5726.cfm NCER Sponsored Collection Events Check www.ncerwv.org for locations of NCER-sponsored collection events in West Virginia In 2006 and 2007, the NCER and its partners held events in 13 counties Most events were held on a Saturday for 5-6 hours Government-sponsored collections In West Virginia, there are occasional recycling opportunities electronics run by local governments To find if an event is being held in your county, check the West Virginia Solid Waste Management Board website at: http://www.state.wv.us/swmb/ecycle_info.htm Also, many of the state Solid Waste Authorities hold hazardous waste or spring clean-up events and will accept broken and outdated computer and electronic equipment Contact your local SWA for details A complete list can be found at http://www.state.wv.us/swmb/swalist.htm The NCER makes no guarantee, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this document A listing in this document does not represent or imply endorsement by the NCER of any of the practices of these organizations, nor does it imply certification or liability for these organizations 3 Donation Programs The Tinkers Program The Tinkers Program is operated by Parkersburg Child and Family Services, involves young people in computer literacy and computer repair Youth at the A.N Gustke Shelter often take advantage of the computer "know-how" the Tinkers offer during their stay Those youth leaving the shelter to return to their own homes may be able to receive free, refurbished computers to take with them The program accepts a minimum of Pentium III computers and working monitors, keyboards and mice Printers are discouraged unless they clearly work Working hard drives, sound cards and memory are accepted on a case-by-case basis Contact Steve Tuck, Regional Director at stuck@childhswv.org or 304-485-0650 Children’s Home Society of WV, 1739 St Marys Avenue, P.O Box 763, Parkersburg, WV http://www.childhswv.org/prog/neighsw.htm e-Impact Program through Mission WV The projects within the e-IMPACT program are listed below To find out more about these programs or to donate, go to http://www.missionwv.org/node/6 or call Mission WV at 304-5620723 (Hurricane) or 304-523-0623 (Huntington) • Community Learning Labs - Funded through grants from the Appalachian Regional Commission and the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, eIMPACT is able to provide rural communities with state-of-the-art computer labs • Build It, Keep It, Share It - e-IMPACT provides a youth computer education program in rural communities throughout West Virginia During one week training, youth are provided with the tools, parts, and knowledge needed to build their own computer At the end of the training, the student is able to take the computer home with them • Technology Academy Small business owners and those looking to start an online business can learn how to move into the world of e-Commerce at an upcoming training in your community The workshop will take small business owners step by step through a learning process that will emphasize how to develop a profitable e-Commerce solution for their business PCs For the People (Reuse Industries) ReUse Industries is an Athens, OH based organization (within close proximity to Wood County WV) They accept donations of used computers and components, which will be cleaned and repaired (if necessary) on site, then put on sale to the public at a fraction of the cost for comparable new equipment The program is available to all Athens, OH area residents who meet the income qualifications (but donations are accepted from anyone) Eligible PCs to the People clients receive a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and Pentium III or better CPU with a Microsoft authorized operating system PCs To The People is on the hunt for Windows-capable PCs (Pentium III/equivalent or better), working monitors (17" or larger), keyboards, mice, and Internetcapable modems They are also interested in working components such as standard RAM chips, IDE hard drives, 3.5 inch floppy drives, CD/DVD drives, power cords, and the like To donate, contact Reuse Industries at 740-698-8200 or visit them online at http://www.reuseindustries.org/pcs.htm The NCER makes no guarantee, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this document A listing in this document does not represent or imply endorsement by the NCER of any of the practices of these organizations, nor does it imply certification or liability for these organizations 4 Private company collectors Although private recyclers prefer to handle larger quantities of equipment from business and institutional customers, some will also handle smaller quantities from individuals In-State PC Renewal Individuals are encouraged to contact this company in advance to inquire about the products they are collecting 3848 Grafton Rd., Morgantown, WV 26508 Phone: 304-291-8550, Fax: 304-291-8552, Hours: M-F, 9-6pm and Sat, 10-3pm http://www.wvpcrenewal.com pcrenewal@comcast.net or wvpcrenewal@verizon.net • Pick up of retired technology (in and out of state) • drop-off bins out back (there is a charge for tvs – please call ahead) • Desktop and Laptop restoration, upgrades, repairs • Refurbished laptops, desktops, printers, and monitors for sale • Items accepted free of charge: Answering machines, Cables, Cash Registers, Compact disc players, Computer Cases, Copiers, Computers, Duplicators, DVD Players, Electric typewriters, Fax machines, Hard drives, Mainframe computers, Mobile phones, Modems, Microwave ovens, Pagers, Personal computers (CPU's, monitors, keyboards, mice, and peripherals), Printers, Printed circuit boards, Radios, Remote controls, Scanners, Stereos, Tape players, Telephones and telephone equipment, Televisions (27" or smaller), Testing equipment, Toner Cartridges, Transparency makers, Uninterruptible power supplies, VCR's, Wire, Word processors • Also take pcb and non-pcb fluorescent bulbs and ballasts for a fee Pcb’s are taken at a higher charge Out of State (close proximity to WV) RET3 JOB CORP 1814 East 40th Street, Cleveland OH 44103, 216-361-9991, Fax: 216-361-9989, Hours of Operation are Mon-Fri: 9am-3pm; http://www.ret3.org Businesses: Material should be ready for pick-up, palletized, and shrink wrapped We will weigh the material when it arrives at our location Charge of 10 cents per pound Free drop-off for businesses during the months of April and August Individuals: Free drop-off all year long, except tvs are $5 or $10 depending on screen size Will accept drop-offs at the 40th St location Also holds collection events around the state in various counties such as Hancock, Loraine, Lucas, Cuyahoga, Ross, Highland, Fayette, and Paulding Counties Check the website for dates or call the number listed above Intechra 1120 Morrison Road, Gahanna, OH 43230 Contact Amy Phelps at (614) 328-4096 for more information about e-cycling or email her at aphelps@intechra.com http://www.intechra.com Intechra’s comprehensive solutions help businesses protect the environment and their communities Adhering to a zero-landfill policy, we de-manufacture and recycle 100% of retired assets that are non-functional or are too outdated to be remarketed Drop-offs from individuals are accepted Monday through Friday from 8am-2pm drop-offs (Free) door D, shipping and receiving office The NCER makes no guarantee, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this document A listing in this document does not represent or imply endorsement by the NCER of any of the practices of these organizations, nor does it imply certification or liability for these organizations Redemtech 4115 Leap Rd., Columbus, OH 43026, Phone: 614.850.3366, Toll Free: 800.743.3499, Fax: 614.850.3354, Call 877.4RTEAM1 (478.3261), Email rteam@redemtech.com http://www.redemtech.com/ Retire IT 938 Dennison Avenue Suite B, Columbus, OH 43201, (888) 839-6555 http://retire-it.com/ Contact Kyle Marks at kmarks@retire-it.com They manage the retirement, recycling, and remarketing of unwanted computer equipment to ensure that organizations avoid legal risks, environmental concerns, and unnecessary costs associated with e-waste Drop-offs from individuals are not accepted A greenSpan Computer Recycling, Inc Keystone Commons Warehouse, 515 Braddock Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15145 Contact Terry Boring at (866) 904-7726 or cell 412-628-2824 admin@agreenspan.org A greenSpan Computer Recycling, Inc is a fast growing, innovative computer and electronic recycling company now offering businesses and governmental departments an efficient, cost-effective solution to the problems inherent in disposal of electronic equipment such as computers and their peripherals Pickup of bulk items is available and drop-offs from individuals are accepted, according the following fee schedule: • $10 for monitors • $5 for printers, copiers, laptops, pcs, dvds, etc • Mice, peripherals, keyboards, cell phones, etc no charge • $20-$50 for TVs (according to screen size) In Pennsylvania: Visit the Pennsylvania Dept of Environmental Protection website for a list of electronics collection programs by county: http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/landrecwaste/cwp/view.asp?A=1242&Q=464376 In Virginia Visit the Virginia DEQ’s website for localities offering collection services: http://www.deq.state.va.us/ecycling/collections.html The NCER makes no guarantee, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this document A listing in this document does not represent or imply endorsement by the NCER of any of the practices of these organizations, nor does it imply certification or liability for these organizations 5 Non-profit Collectors Non-profit organizations such as Goodwill and the Salvation Army usually accept used electronic equipment in working condition However, it is always helpful to call ahead to ask if the organization accepts the device you are interested in donating Many times, these non-profits are given equipment that cannot be resold or donated, which puts an extra financial burden on them when they are forced to pay for proper disposal or recycling Older computers (more than 5-7 years old) are many times not accepted by these organizations GoodWill of Kanawha Valley Goodwill now accepts all non-working or outdated computers and components, printers, scanners or fax machines and cell phones at the Industrial Contracts Center at 525 19 th Street West, Huntington Contact Mark Adams, Director of Industrial Contracts, at 304-429-3261 with any questions Or visit their website at http://www.goodwillkv.com/ They currently accept computers (and all accessories – mouse, keyboard, speakers), monitors, printers, fax machines, and cellular telephones At this time they are not capable of taking non-functioning televisions Items that are not refurbished are dismantled and sent for recycling GoodWill also accepts functioning electronic products for resale at all of the following West Virginia locations: BECKLEY 112 Appalachian Drive Beckley, WV 25801 (304)256-0802 Hours: Mon-Sat 9-5 Sunday 12-5 CHARLESTON 209 Virginia Street, West Charleston, WV 25302 (304)346-0811 Hours: Mon-Sat 9-6 Sunday 12-5 ELKVIEW 203 Crossings Mall Elkview, WV 25071 (304)965-5100 Hours: Mon-Sat 9-8 Sunday 12-5 KANAWHA CITY 7200 MacCorkle Avenue Charleston, WV 25304 (304)925-6200 Hours: Mon-Sat 9-6 Sunday 12-5 MADISON 198 State Street Madison, WV 25130 (304)369-0252 Hours: Mon-Sat 9-5 Sunday Closed RIPLEY 122 McGraw Street Ripley, WV 25271 (304) 373-1171 Hours: Mon-Sat 9-6 Sunday 12-5 SUMMERSVILLE 225 Merchants Walk Mall Summersville, WV 26651 (304)872-0052 Hours: Mon-Sat 9-8 Sunday 12-5 TEAYS VALLEY #33 Putnam Village Shopping Center Teays Valley, WV 25560 (304)757-4365 Hours: Mon-Sat 9-6 Sunday12-5 VIENNA 1500 Plaza Unit 122 Vienna, WV 26105 (304)295-0031 Hours: Mon-Sat 9-8 Sunday 12-5 The NCER makes no guarantee, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this document A listing in this document does not represent or imply endorsement by the NCER of any of the practices of these organizations, nor does it imply certification or liability for these organizations GoodWill Industries of Pittsburgh, PA (for those in northern WV): Goodwill Computers is a distinctive used-computer store conveniently located at 2600 East Carson Street on Pittsburgh's South Side It offers low-cost rebuilt computers, computer parts and computer accessories To donate your computer or computer related items, you can go to any of their ADC's or Retail Stores Visit the following website for a list: http://www.goodwillpitt.org/supportGoodwill/index.jsp?pageId=2080401752131043173620779 Hours: Monday - Friday: 11 a.m - p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m - p.m., Closed Sundays Phone: 412-481-0922 Salvation Army To donate a computer or electronic item for resale, contact either an Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) or a local Salvation Army unit Generally, ARCs operate in a 50-mile radius of their location For more information, see: http://www.salvationarmysouth.org/WVA.htm Will take donation of computers with a minimum of Windows 98 operating systems, televisions and other electronic items All items must be in working condition To donate, visit any of the following WV locations: Barbour, Taylor, Tucker and Randolph Counties The Salvation Army 111 Beech St Mail Address: P.O Box 187 Grafton, WV 26354 Phone (304) 265-3565 ▪ Fax (304) 265-3569 Berkeley, Jefferson and Morgan Counties The Salvation Army 501 Virginia Ave Administration and Social Services Office: 508 Virginia Ave Mail Address: P.O Box 1679 Martinsburg, WV 25401-1679 Phone (304) 267-4612 ▪ Fax (304) 267-2562 Boone, Logan and Mingo Counties The Salvation Army 544 Stratton St Mail Address: P.O Box 1771 Logan, WV 25601 Phone (304) 752-8131 Fax (304) 752-9174 Braxton, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Lewis, and Upshur Counties The Salvation Army 1010 S Chestnut St Mail Address: P.O Box 366 Clarksburg, WV 26302-0366 Phone (304) 622-2360 ▪ Fax (304) 624-4939 The NCER makes no guarantee, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this document A listing in this document does not represent or imply endorsement by the NCER of any of the practices of these organizations, nor does it imply certification or liability for these organizations Thrift Store 1010 1/2 South Chestnut St Clarksburg, WV 26301 304-622-2360 Pick-ups available in Harrison County Brooke County The Salvation Army 401 Commerce St Mail Address: P.O Box 30 Wellsburg, WV 26070 Phone (304) 737-0071 ▪ Fax (304) 737-4352 Cabell, Lincoln, Mason, and Wayne Counties The Salvation Army 1235 3rd Ave Administrative and Social Services Office: 1227 3rd Avenue Mail Address: P.O Box 938 Huntington, WV 25712 Phone (304) 529-2401 ▪ Fax: (304) 697-5930 Calhoun, Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie, Wirt, and Wood Counties The Salvation Army 534-570 Fifth St Mail Address: P.O Box 1445 Parkersburg, WV 26102 Phone (304) 485-4529 ▪ Fax (304) 485-9605 Thrift Store 570 5th St Parkersburg, WV 26101 304-485-3654 Picks-up available for the following zip codes: 26133, 26142, 26150, 26154, 26101, 26169, 26180, 26184, 26184, 26415 The Salvation Army (Charleston, WV Area Command) 301 Tennessee Ave Charleston, WV 25302 Mail Address: P.O Box 6130 Charleston, WV 25362-6130 Phone (304) 343-4548 ▪ Fax (304) 343-6701 The Salvation Army (Charleston Citadel) 301 Mary St Mail Address: P.O Box 546 Charleston, WV 25322-0546 Phone (304) 342-6833 Fax (304) 342-4795 The NCER makes no guarantee, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this document A listing in this document does not represent or imply endorsement by the NCER of any of the practices of these organizations, nor does it imply certification or liability for these organizations Wyoming Street Thrift Store 207 Wyoming Street Charleston, WV 25302 (304) 344-5531 Pick-ups available for zip codes 25301 - 25314 The Salvation Army (Service Center) 145 Main St Spencer, WV 25276 Phone (304) 927-5801 Spencer Thrift Store 145 Main Street Spencer, WV 25276 (304) 927-5801 No pick-ups The Salvation Army (Service Center) Village Shopping Center Teays, WV 25560 Phone (304) 757-9332 Fayette, Nicholas, Raleigh, Webster, and Wyoming Counties The Salvation Army 312 S Fayette St Mail Address: P.O Box 1573 Beckley, WV25802-1573 Phone (304) 253-9541 ▪ Fax (304) 253-4826 The Salvation Army Thrift Store 600 South Fayette St Beckley, WV 25801 304-253-6061 Pick-ups available in Raleigh and Fayette Counties Grant, Greenbrier, Hampshire, Hardy, Mineral, Pendleton, and Pocahontas Counties The Salvation Army (Divisional Headquarters) 814 Light St Baltimore, MD 21230 Phone (410) 347-9944 ▪ Fax (410) 539-7744 Hancock County The Salvation Army 800 Cove Road Offices and Social Services: 794-96 Cove Road Mail Address: P.O Box 2499 Weirton, WV 26062 Phone: (304) 748-4310 ▪ Fax: (304) 748-1288 The NCER makes no guarantee, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this document A listing in this document does not represent or imply endorsement by the NCER of any of the practices of these organizations, nor does it imply certification or liability for these organizations Thrift Store 794 Cove Road Weirton, WV 26062 304-748-4310 No pick-ups available Marion, Monongalia and Preston Counties The Salvation Army 1264 University Ave Mail Address: P.O Box 753 Morgantown, WV 26507 Phone (304) 296-3525 ▪ Fax (304) 296-2742 Kingwood Thrift Store 124 Morgan St Kingwood, WV 26537 304-329-1245 Pick-ups available in Preston County Morgantown Thrift Store 1224 University Ave Morgantown, MD 26507 304-292-5243 Picks-up available in Monongahela County Marshall, Tyler and Wetzel Counties The Salvation Army 700 Jefferson Ave Mail Address: P.O Box 220, Moundsville, WV 26041-0220 Phone (304) 845-0510 ▪ Fax (304) 845-2927 Moundsville Thrift Store 253 Jefferson Ave Moundsville, WV 26155 304-845-8722 Pick-ups available in Marshall and Wetzel County Please call 304-845-0510 New Martinsville Thrift Store 245 Wetzel St New Martinsville, WV 26155 304-455-5151 Pick-ups available in Marshall and Wetzel County Please call 304-845-0510 The NCER makes no guarantee, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this document A listing in this document does not represent or imply endorsement by the NCER of any of the practices of these organizations, nor does it imply certification or liability for these organizations McDowell, Mercer, Monroe and Summers Counties The Salvation Army 300 Princeton Ave Mail Address: P.O Box 1090 Princeton, WV 24740 Phone (304) 425-2971 ▪ Fax (304) 487-0045 Family Thrift Store 818 Mercer St Princeton, WV 24740 304-425-2515 Furniture Pick-up Only 304-425-2971 Ohio County The Salvation Army Corps Community Center 3333 Eoff St Wheeling, WV 26003 Phone: (304) 233-4412 Administration and Social Services Office: 140 16th Street Mail Address: P.O Box 6627 Wheeling, WV 26003-6627 Phone (304) 233-4400 ▪ Fax: (304) 232-1919 Thrift Store 138 16th Street Wheeling, WV 26003 304-233-4400 Pick-ups available in Ohio County County, City or State Agencies If you are a county, city or state agency, you may qualify to e-cycle electronics through the state contract For details, contact: Department of Administration Purchasing Division, Acquisitions Unit Joann Adkins 2019 Washington Street, East PO Box 50130 Charleston, WV 25305 (304)558-0468 Main Phone (304) 558-8802 Joann's direct line (304) 558-4115 FAX joadkins@wvadmin.gov www.state.wv.us/admin/purchase The NCER makes no guarantee, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this document A listing in this document does not represent or imply endorsement by the NCER of any of the practices of these organizations, nor does it imply certification or liability for these organizations 7 Manufacturer Drop-off and Take Back Programs West Virginia Sony/LG Take Back Programs Waste Management Northwestern Landfill Jim Seibel Route 50, East Dry Run Road Parkersburg, WV 26102 304-428-0602 For more information: http://www.wm.com/WM/takeback/sony/index.asp http://www.wm.com/WM/TakeBack/LG/index.asp The NCER makes no guarantee, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this document A listing in this document does not represent or imply endorsement by the NCER of any of the practices of these organizations, nor does it imply certification or liability for these organizations  ... stuck@childhswv.org or 304-485-0650 Children’s Home Society of WV, 1739 St Marys Avenue, P.O Box 763, Parkersburg, WV http://www.childhswv.org/prog/neighsw.htm e-Impact Program through Mission WV The... sent for recycling GoodWill also accepts functioning electronic products for resale at all of the following West Virginia locations: BECKLEY 112 Appalachian Drive Beckley, WV 25801 (304)256 -080 2... 3848 Grafton Rd., Morgantown, WV 26 508 Phone: 304-291-8550, Fax: 304-291-8552, Hours: M-F, 9-6pm and Sat, 10-3pm http://www.wvpcrenewal.com pcrenewal@comcast.net or wvpcrenewal@verizon.net • Pick