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Computer Recycling in Nashville

Before you go

The machine is easy. The data on it is the part people get wrong.

  1. Sign out of your accounts first

    Deauthorize the machine from Apple, Microsoft, Adobe, and anything else tied to a device limit. Doing it afterwards is a support-ticket problem.

  2. Wipe the drive, or pull it and keep it

    A factory reset is not a wipe on an older mechanical drive; it clears the index, not the data. If what's on it matters, remove the drive with a screwdriver and keep it, or hand the machine to a recycler that issues a certificate of destruction.

  3. Look for NAID AAA if a business owns the machine

    That's the certification that comes with documented, auditable destruction. For a personal laptop it's overkill; for anything holding customer or patient records it's the baseline.

  4. Take the laptop battery out if it comes out without tools

    Lithium cells are processed on a separate line and several sites want them handed over separately rather than sealed inside the chassis.

  5. Treat a swollen battery as a fire risk

    If the case is bulging or the trackpad is lifting, the battery is failing. Don't puncture it, don't press it flat, don't put it in a bag with anything else, and tell the counter staff before you hand it across.

  6. Send the charger with it

    Power bricks are accepted with the machine and are useless once it's gone.

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Computer Recycling in Nashville

3 free · 1 fee-based

Facility Cost Open now Notes
East Convenience Center (Metro Nashville)(615) 862-8631 Free
for Davidson County residents		 Mon-Sat 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Walk-in Metro Nashville operated. Free e-waste recycling with valid Davidson County ID.
City eWaste Free
(residential). Business services quoted.		 Hours not published Appointment Pickup avail. EPA Compliant America's first mid-market eWaste franchise.
STS Electronic Recycling(903) 589-3705 Free
Business services quoted. Free pickup for large volumes.		 Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (by appointment) Appointment Pickup avail. R2v3 · NAID · e-Stewards Business only
Paid or fee-based options
Best Buy Free for most
$30 fee for TVs under 50"		 Hours not published Walk-in Nashville area locations including Opry Mills, Cool Springs, and Rivergate.

How it works in Nashville

Residents may drop one full computer system per month at East, Ezell Pike, or Omohundro convenience centers; per-day e-waste cap is 100 lbs total. Best Buy (3 items/day) and Staples (typically 7 items/day) also accept computers at Nashville stores. Batteries Plus Nashville accepts computers and tablets for recycling (some fees may apply).

Local rules

  • Metro Code 10.20.095: effective July 1, 2015, electronic waste may not be placed in solid waste containers nor collected with solid waste in Davidson County. Yard waste and corrugated cardboard are also banned from curbside trash under the same section.
  • Tennessee Electronics Recycling Act of 2011: requires covered electronics manufacturers to register with TDEC and provide collection/recycling opportunities, but does NOT establish a statewide landfill ban for residential e-waste.
  • Tennessee BOPAE Program (T.C.A. § 68-211-907): requires each county convenience center to accept Batteries, Oil, Paint, Antifreeze, and Electronics from households. Davidson County complies by offering separate HHW (East/Ezell Pike) and e-waste (East/Ezell/Omohundro) drop-offs.

Worth knowing

  • Tennessee has no statewide e-waste landfill ban as of 2026 — the prohibition on tossing electronics in Davidson County comes from local Metro Code 10.20.095, not state law.
  • The TDEC mobile HHW collection events that visit TN counties twice yearly explicitly stopped taking paint, electronics, and alkaline batteries — counties must handle these BOPAE materials year-round locally.
  • Davidson County imposes a 15-gallons/100-pounds-per-visit HHW limit and a one-computer-system-per-month limit at convenience centers.
  • TVs over 80 inches wide are not accepted at Nashville convenience centers.
  • Three of four Metro convenience centers (East, Ezell Pike, Omohundro) accept e-waste; only two (East and Ezell Pike) accept HHW; Anderson Lane accepts neither.
  • The Anderson Lane Convenience Center (Madison) accepts trash, recycling, bulky waste, and foam but NOT e-waste or HHW — a frequent point of confusion for north Davidson County residents.

Davidson County household hazardous waste

Metro Nashville HHW Collection

Free HHW disposal for Davidson County residents.

(615) 862-8631 Official program page (opens in a new tab)

11 more Nashville rules, not specific to this item
  • Tennessee Solid Waste Management Rule 0400-11-01: business/institutional e-scrap typically qualifies as 'special waste' requiring a TDEC special-waste application before landfill disposal.
  • Tennessee statute (T.C.A. Title 68, Ch. 211): each county must provide at least one site to receive waste tires, used motor oil/fluids, and lead-acid batteries.
  • T.C.A. § 68-211-800 et seq. (Tennessee Waste Tire Act): prohibits landfilling of whole waste tires and requires each county to provide a waste tire collection site; establishes a waste tire fund financed by a $0.70/tire fee on new tire sales.
  • T.C.A. § 68-211-907(d): lead-acid batteries are banned from disposal in Tennessee landfills, incinerators, and waste-to-energy facilities; retailers selling lead-acid batteries must accept used ones for recycling per state law.
  • Tennessee Universal Waste Rule (T.C.A. § 68-212-401): regulates the management of universal wastes including mercury-containing lamps, recalled pesticides, and certain batteries to streamline disposal and encourage recycling.
  • Tennessee is not a PaintCare state — no paint stewardship program operates in TN, so all paint disposal is handled through Metro's HHW facility or by drying-and-trashing latex paint.
  • Latex (water-based) paint is NOT accepted at Nashville HHW sites — residents must dry it out (cat litter, sawdust, paint hardener, or by leaving lid off) and then dispose with regular trash.
  • Post-1996 alkaline batteries (with no mercury) are considered non-hazardous in TN and can legally go in household trash, though recycling is still preferred.
  • Nashville convenience-center credit/debit transactions carry a 2.8% fee ($1.95 minimum).
  • Tennessee hosts major EV-battery manufacturing (Envision AESC in Smyrna for Nissan LEAF; Ford's BlueOval City), and Redwood Materials has a recycling agreement with Envision AESC — but there is no consumer EV-battery drop-off program; EV batteries go through dealerships.
  • Nashville Metro publishes useful recycling right guides and a Waste Wizard online tool to help residents determine which bin items go in.

Other Nashville programs

  • Omohundro Convenience Center (e-waste only, no HHW)Electronics drop-off (TVs, computers, printers, etc.); also handles construction/demolition material for a fee. Does not accept HHW chemicals.
  • Ezell Pike Convenience Center (HHW + e-waste)Full-service HHW facility accepting paints, chemicals, pesticides, automotive fluids, and electronics at 3254 Ezell Pk. Davidson County ID required. 15-gallon/100-pound HHW limit per visit. Tue-Sat 8:30 AM-4:30 PM.
  • East Convenience Center (HHW + e-waste)Full-service HHW facility accepting paints, chemicals, pesticides, automotive fluids, and electronics at 943A Doctor Richard G. Adams Dr. Davidson County ID required. 15-gallon/100-pound HHW limit per visit. Tue-Sat 8:30 AM-4:30 PM.
  • Tennessee Mobile HHW Collection Service (TDEC)Spring (late March-early June) and fall (post-Labor Day-early November) one-day collections in TN counties for paints, chemicals, pesticides, fluorescent bulbs. Does NOT accept paint, electronics, or alkaline batteries — counties must handle these BOPAE materials year-round locally.
  • Call2Recycle drop-off networkRechargeable and lithium-ion battery drop-offs at participating retailers (Home Depot, Lowe's, Staples, Best Buy, Batteries Plus) and at the Ezell Pike Convenience Center.
  • Metro Council district shredding eventsFree document shredding plus bulk-item drop-off, periodically hosted by individual council districts (often co-hosted with the Metro Beautification and Environment Commission).
  • Batteries Plus Bulbs — Nashville locationsFree recycling for rechargeable batteries, single-use batteries, and fluorescent light bulbs/tubes at all Nashville-area Batteries Plus stores. Also accepts small electronics (phones, tablets) and ballasts for recycling; some disposal fees may apply for CRTs and large electronics.615-331-1551
  • Nashville Foam Recycling Drop-Off (convenience centers)Free expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam drop-off at all four Metro convenience centers. Accepts clean white foam blocks, packing peanuts (bagged separately), and food trays. Must be clean — no food residue, tape, labels, or colored foam.
  • Tennessee Waste Tire Program — Davidson County siteEach Tennessee county must provide at least one waste tire collection site. Davidson County residents can drop off up to 10 tires per year at Metro convenience centers (fees apply for quantities over the limit). TDEC enforces the Waste Tire Act under T.C.A. 68-211-800.
  • Tennessee Environmental Council Recycling Roundup eventsPeriodic community recycling roundup events in the Nashville area organized by TEC, accepting hard-to-recycle items including tires, mattresses, scrap metal, Styrofoam, and electronics. Typically held in spring and fall; dates vary annually.
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Common questions

About Computer Recycling here

How much does Computer recycling cost in this area?

3 of 4 facilities (75%) offer free recycling for Computer. Facilities that may charge: Best Buy. Best Buy: Free (most items). $30 fee for TVs under 50"..

Do I need an appointment for Computer drop-off?

2 facilities require an appointment: City eWaste, STS Electronic Recycling. East Convenience Center (Metro Nashville), Best Buy accept walk-ins.

Is pickup available for Computer?

Yes, 2 facilities offer pickup: City eWaste, STS Electronic Recycling.

Are there certified recyclers for Computer?

Yes. Local facilities hold certifications including: EPA Compliant, R2v3, NAID, e-Stewards. These ensure responsible processing and, for NAID, verified data destruction.

Are there quantity limits for Computer drop-off?

Some facilities have limits: Best Buy: 3 items per day per household.

What data destruction methods are used for hard drives?

Certified recyclers offer hard drive shredding, degaussing, and software wipe with certificates of destruction (NAID AAA verified). Some provide chain-of-custody documentation for business compliance.

Can I recycle a laptop with a broken screen?

Yes — broken laptops are accepted at most e-waste recyclers. Remove the battery if possible. Some recyclers charge a small fee for broken devices.

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