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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 However, many of these programs are unable to handle broken or severely outdated equipment.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 do a comparison of some of the more popular software programs by going to Tech Soup’s website at:



1. NCER Sponsored Collection Events

Check 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.

2. 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: .

Also, some of the state Solid Waste Authorities hold hazardous waste or spring clean-up events and will accept broken and outdated computer and electronic equipment.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 .

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@ or 304-485-0650.

Children’s Home Society of WV, 1739 St. Marys Avenue, P.O. Box 763, Parkersburg, WV             



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 or call Mission WV at 304-562-0723 (Hurricane) or 304-523-0623 (Huntington).

• Community Learning Labs - Funded through grants from the Appalachian Regional Commission and the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, e-IMPACT 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. 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 Internet-capable 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

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.

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



pcrenewal@ or wvpcrenewal@

• Pick up of retired technology (in and out of state)

• 2 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.

Afterlife Electronics Recycling

Most electronics accepted at no charge. Fees for televisions and pickups.

Open Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 PM and by appointment

227 Juliana St.  Elizabeth WV 26143

United States

ph: 304-275-1005

alt: 304-991-4317



Out of State (close proximity to WV)

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@.



Drop-offs from individuals are accepted Monday through Friday from 8am-2pm drop-offs (Free) door D, shipping and receiving office

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@



Retire IT

938 Dennison Avenue Suite B, Columbus, OH 43201, (888) 839-6555

. Contact Kyle Marks at kmarks@retire-

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@

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:



In Virginia

Visit the Virginia DEQ’s website for localities offering collection services:



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 Goodwill Industries of Kanawha Valley Inc. at 215 Virginia Street, West Charleston, WV 25302. Contact Tim Morris, VP/COO, at 304-346-0811 with any questions. Or visit their website at . 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 or Computer Monitors with lead. 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 CHARLESTON

112 Appalachian Drive 209 Virginia Street, West

Beckley, WV 25801 Charleston, WV 25302

(304)256-0802 (304)346-0811

Hours: Mon-Sat 9-6 Hours: Mon-Sat 9-6

Sunday 12-5 Sunday 12-5

ELKVIEW KANAWHA CITY

203 Crossings Mall 7200 MacCorkle Avenue

Elkview, WV 25071 Charleston, WV 25304

(304)965-5100 (304)925-6200

Hours: Mon-Sat 9-8 Hours: Mon-Sat 9-6

Sunday 12-5 Sunday 12-5

MADISON RIPLEY

198 State Street 122 McGraw Street

Madison, WV 25130 Ripley, WV 25271

(304)369-0252 (304) 373-1171

Hours: Mon-Sat 9-5 Hours: Mon-Sat 9-6

Sunday Closed Sunday 12-5

SUMMERSVILLE TEAYS VALLEY

225 Merchants Walk Mall #33 Putnam Village Shopping Center

Summersville, WV 26651 Teays Valley, WV 25560

(304)872-0052 (304)757-4365

Hours: Mon-Sat 9-8 Hours: Mon-Sat 9-6

Sunday 12-5 Sunday12-5

VIENNA

1500 Plaza Unit 122

Vienna, WV 26105

(304)295-0031

Hours: Mon-Sat 9-8

Sunday 12-5

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:

Hours: Monday - Friday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Closed Sundays

Phone: 412-481-0922

Goodwill Industries of KYOWVA Area

eCycle program accepts all non-working or outdated computers and components, printers, scanners or fax machines and cell phones at each of its retail stores and donation centers or at the Industrial Contracts Center at 525 19th Street West, Huntington. For customers who simply want a clean computer slate, Goodwill will clean computer hard-drives at $10 per computer. Although the 8:00 am to 4:00 pm drop-off service is free, businesses may call the center (304/429-3261) to discuss quotes for on-site equipment pick-up.



1. Point Pleasant, WV (Store)

304 1/2 Third Street, Foodland Plaza 304.675.4460

Store Hours:

Monday-Saturday 8am-8pm

Sundays 11am-7pm

2. Milton, WV (Store)

500 Main Street, #8 Perry Morris Square 304.743.0100

Store Hours:

Monday-Saturday 8am-8pm

Sundays 11am-7pm

3. Barboursville, WV (Store)

6005 Route 60 East, River Place 304.736.8624

Store Hours:

Monday-Saturday 9am-7pm

Sundays 11am-7pm

4. Huntington, WV (Store)

1005 Virginia Avenue - 304.523.9177

Store Hours:

Monday-Saturday 8am-8pm

Sundays 11am-7pm

5. Lavalette, WV (Store)

4541 5th Street Road, Lavalette, WV Crossroads Shopping Center 304.697.2764

Store Hours:

Monday-Saturday 8am-8pm

Sundays 11am-7pm

6. Williamson, WV (Store)

241 E. Second Avenue

304.235.5059

Store Hours:

Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm

Sundays 1pm-6pm

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:

6. 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@

state.wv.us/admin/purchase 

7. Manufacturer and National Drop-off /Take Back Programs

West Virginia

• Sony Take Back Programs: One location in WV where Sony brands can be dropped off at no charge. Other brands may be accepted for a fee:

Waste Management Northwestern Landfill

Jim Seibel

Route 50, East Dry Run Road

Parkersburg, WV 26102

304-428-0602

For more information:

• LG Take Back Program: One location in WV where up to five items bearing the LG, ZENITH and or GOLDSTAR can be dropped off for free. Other brands can be dropped off, but may be subject to a fee. LG is partnering with Waste Management's Recycle America, similar to the Sony program.

Waste Management Northwestern Landfill

Jim Seibel

Route 50, East Dry Run Road

Parkersburg, WV 26102

304-428-0602

For more information:

• Samsung Recycling and Take Back Programs: One location in WV accepts all Samsung-branded consumer electronics ranging from televisions, DVD and VHS players, audio equipment and home theater systems, to mobile phones, cameras, camcorders, computer monitors, printers, and peripherals. Non-Samsung products may be accepted as well for a fee.

Drop Off Center:

1 Plastics Avenue

Ravenswood, WV 26164

304-273-5326

For more information:

Recycling Center Locations:

Take back Program:

• MRM Manufacturer Program: Locations in WV will accept Panasonic, Sharp and Toshiba brand consumer audio and video electronics products for recycling. Most MRM drop-off sites accept all types and brands of consumer electronics for recycling. There may be a charge for recycling other brands or products. At some locations, consumers will need to obtain a voucher to drop off accepted manufacturer electronics. Please visit the link below to get additional information for each manufacturer and voucher.

Bridgeport, WV

304-623-9045

Fairmont, WV 26554

304-534-3333

Wellsburg, WV

304-737-0109 

For more information:

• Best Buy: As of February 15th, all Best Buy stores, including the three located in WV, will accept most consumer electronics, including TVs under 32”. Best Buy charges $10 for TVs, CRTs, monitors and laptops, which is offset with a $10 gift card. In addition, Best Buy allows individuals to drop off old cell phones, inkjet cartridges and rechargeable batteries for recycling with a drop box in the entryway of each store. The same drop box provides self-mailer envelopes and labels for people who wish to send in their old inkjet and toner cartridges from home.

Huntington WV (Store 573)

6 Mall Rd

Barboursville, WV  25504

Phone: 304-733-0443

Wheeling WV (Store 1798)

150 Satterfield Dr

Triadelphia, WV  26059

Phone: 304-243-9979

Granville WV (Store 832)

4000 University Town Centre Dr

Granville, WV  26534

Phone: 304-598-9052

For more information:

• Office Depot: Office Depot sells Tech Recycling Boxes for a fee of $5, $10 or $15 to cover the costs of the box, shipment and recycling. Stores also provide free recycling for cell phones, rechargeable batteries and ink & toner cartridges. For more information, please see a store associate.

4030 MURDOCK AVE., ROUTE 14

GRAND CENTRAL PLAZA

Store# 408

PARKERSBURG, WV  26101

2098 THUNDERING HERD DRIVE

MERRITT CREEK FARM SHOPPING CENTER

Store# 2317

BARBOURSVILLE, WV  25504

733 CHESTNUT RIDGE ROAD

SUBURBAN COURT

Store# 411

MORGANTOWN, WV  26505

For more information:

• Staples: All brands of used computers, monitors, laptops, and desktop printers, faxes and all–in–ones are accepted, a recycling fee of $10 per piece of large equipment is charged, smaller electronics such as keyboards, mice, and speakers are accepted at no charge.

800 Nitro Mkt. Place

Crosslanes, WV 25313

304-769-0200

Ridgeline Center

2810 Mountaineer Blvd

Charleston, WV 25309

304-744-4774

504 Emily Drive

Clarksburg, WV 26301

304-623-0261

For more information:

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