There are a few national electronics retailers that have recycling and/or reuse programs available in their stores for the general public to use. These local programs help to reduce the amount of e-waste sent to landfills. As a reminder, not all store managers will follow the corporate recycling policies, for various reasons, so always call your local store to confirm their participation and specifics of their program.
 Here's an online chart of national retailers The chart lists each company's "Electronic Tack-Backs" such as CRTs, Flat Panel TVs and much more. Note: there are hidden Hyperlink's at the top of the chart that direct users to the home pages of each retailer.
Best Buy
BestBuy will recycle just about any electronics, including TVs, DVD players, computer monitors, audio and video cables,
cell phones, and more. This service is free. Click here for more of BestBuy's electronics recycling guidelines.
Summary of E-waste Recycling Guidelines:
- Three items per household per day.
- Nearly everything electronic, including tube TVs and monitors up to 32", flat-panel TVs and monitors up to 60", peripherals, DVD players, home and car audio, cell phones, MP3 players, and cables.
- Desktop or laptop computers.
- Small electrics, fans and vacuums.
- Every U.S. Best Buy store has free kiosks (drop boxes) for you to drop off inkjet cartridges, batteries, cell phones, CDs/DVDs, PDAs and smartphones for recycling.
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Office Depot
Office Depot has a similar recycling program with 3 different sized boxes you can stuff with all your waste electronic items. The prices for the boxes are $5, $10 and $15. Small TVs that fit are allowed in this program. Click here to see the Office Depot document that outlines what is accepted and not accepted in their program. Remember, not all store managers will follow corporate policy all the time; so call your local retailer before you haul your electronics to the store. Their Tech Recycling Service guarantees all procedures will be conducted in the USA.
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Staples
Stores will accept most e-waste (except TVs) items for free; there is a $10 fee for larger items. The definition of large is unclear so call your local store for specifics. Check out their web site for more specifics and a store location near you. Staples also collect rechargeable batteries, ink & toner print cartridges, and cell phones.
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Radio Shack —
Radio Shack has a trade-in program for most e-waste items where you get money for your old items.
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Costco —
Like Radio Shack, Costco has a trade-in program, but in this program you get Costco cash cards instead of cash.
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