On the last Thursday of October and first Thursday of November (10/29 and 11/5), the Office of Sustainability and the Office of Information Security will be hosting e-waste recycling drives at the School of Medicine and Danforth campus respectively. While bi-annual e-waste drives are typically open to the public, due to visitor restrictions related to COVID-19 health safety, our friends from the community are not encouraged to come on campus. We hope to welcome you back at a later date!

Electronic waste (or “e-waste”) has historically had a very low rate of recycling, at only 12.5%. While it comprises only a small percent of all waste, it represents the vast majority of toxic waste in landfills. Additionally, it is the fastest growing source of landfill waste. However, when recycled, many highly valuable materials can be recovered from electronics. Currently over $60 million worth of gold and silver inside electronics is dumped into landfills every year. Special e-waste collection drives help address this issue, protecting local and global human and environmental health.

“Anything with a cord” can be recycled at this event, including computers and accessories, lawn and garden equipment, power tools, and kitchen appliances. CDs, DVDs, and VHS tapes are also accepted.

The following items cannot be accepted:

• University-owned items (request a pick up of these items through this form any time)
• Batteries

Most items will be accepted at no cost. Items that require a disposal fee due to hazardous components are listed below:

• Any size tube TV or bid screen TV – $25
• Any size CRT tube computer monitor – $10
• Any size flat screen TV or computer monitor: $10
• Cash, check or credit card can be accepted onsite.

Location: Throop Dr., accessed off of Forest Park Parkway. Between Knight Hall and Millbrook Garage.

OTHER RECYCLING OPPORTUNITIES

Can’t make it to one of these events? Not a WashU employee or student? Check out this website to find ewaste collection events throughout the St. Louis region.