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Computer Recycling in Salt Lake City

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 Salt Lake City

2 free · 1 fee-based

Facility Cost Open now Notes
Goodwill of Utah - Electronics Donation Free
donation drop-off		 Store hours (typically 10 AM - 8 PM) Walk-in Multiple donation centers across the SLC metro.
Salt Lake City - Call 2 Haul (E-Waste Pickup)(801) 535-6953 Free
curbside pickup service		 Schedule by phone or online form Mon-Fri 8 AM - 5 PM Appointment Pickup avail. Salt Lake City's Call 2 Haul program picks up old electronics, furniture, mattresses,…
Paid or fee-based options
Best Buy (Salt Lake City) - Electronics Recycling Free for most
$29.99 fee for TVs over 50" and large monitors		 Store hours (typically 10 AM - 9 PM) Walk-in All SLC metro Best Buy locations accept electronics recycling.

How it works in Salt Lake City

Computers + peripherals free at both Salt Lake Valley Landfill HHW and Sandy HHW Center for SL County residents. SLC residents: Call 2 Haul will pick up at the curb. Wipe drives before drop-off — the county states it is 'not responsible for data.' Businesses: use Metech (866-479-4920), Recycle Solutions (801-590-8847), or schedule a Sandy appointment. Best Buy and Staples also accept computers.

Local rules

  • Utah Code 19-6-12 (Disposal of Electronic Waste Program): requires manufacturers to offer collection/recycling for consumer electronics, but Utah does NOT mandate e-waste recycling and has NO statewide landfill ban on electronics — the law is notably more permissive than most western states.
  • Utah Code 19-6-910: adopted the federal Universal Waste Rule, regulating management of batteries, pesticides, mercury-containing devices, and lamps to encourage recycling over disposal.

Worth knowing

  • Three-site HHW model: Sandy collection center (8805 S 700 W), Salt Lake Valley Landfill (6030 W California Ave), Trans-Jordan Landfill (10473 S Bacchus Hwy). Sandy and the Valley Landfill accept electronics; Trans-Jordan does NOT.
  • Salt Lake Valley Landfill is residential-only for e-waste; businesses must go to Sandy by appointment (385-468-4380) or to private processors.
  • Salt Lake City residents (SLC proper, garbage-billed by the city) get TWO free Call 2 Haul pickups/year — including e-waste — separate from the county HHW system. WFWRD residents (Holladay, Millcreek, Magna, Taylorsville, etc.) do NOT get this; they rely on county HHW.

Salt Lake County household hazardous waste

Salt Lake Valley Landfill HHW Facility

Free for Salt Lake County residents. Accepts paint, batteries, and electronics including TVs/CRTs/computers. Mon-Sat 7 AM-5 PM.

(385) 468-3862 Official program page (opens in a new tab)

14 more Salt Lake City rules, not specific to this item
  • Utah Code 19-6-6 (Lead Acid Battery Disposal): it is illegal to landfill a vehicle/lead-acid battery in Utah; retailers selling lead-acid batteries must accept up to two used batteries from a customer at purchase.
  • Utah is NOT a PaintCare state — no paint stewardship law has passed, so there is no PaintCare-funded drop-off network and no point-of-sale paint recovery fee.
  • Salt Lake County HHW sites publicly state landfills in Salt Lake, Davis, and Summit counties will not knowingly accept hazardous waste (including batteries) from households or businesses, even though there is no formal statewide ban.
  • Solid waste regulated under Utah Admin Code R315 by the DEQ Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control.
  • Utah Code 19-6-903: prohibits open dumping of solid waste including hazardous materials; landfills are required to have programs preventing hazardous waste acceptance.
  • All three sites are FREE for Salt Lake County residents for household-sized loads — paid for via the county landfill assessment, not per-drop fees.
  • Murray City Public Works STOPPED accepting HHW/paint — older directories listing Murray are stale. Use the three county sites.
  • Empty or dried-out latex paint cans are NOT accepted at HHW sites (and Utah has no PaintCare network) — residents are on their own to dry small amounts and trash the can.
  • SLC garbage cart is green; recycling cart is blue; compost cart is brown; optional glass cart is gray and runs through Momentum Recycling, not the city.
  • Salt Lake City vs Salt Lake County: 'Salt Lake City' = the city with Call 2 Haul and SLC Sustainability/SLCgreen. 'Salt Lake County' = the broader Health Dept HHW program serving all county residents including SLC.
  • Lead-acid car battery disposal: state law forces retailer takeback — any auto parts store (AutoZone, O'Reilly, NAPA, Interstate) must accept used car batteries; usually with a small core credit.
  • Winter: HHW sites stay on year-round Mon-Sat 7am-5pm hours; occasional weather closures aren't published in advance — call ahead during major snow events.
  • Utah is one of the few Western states without PaintCare — residents in SLC must rely solely on county HHW sites for paint disposal, unlike neighboring states CO (PaintCare) and OR (PaintCare).
  • The Great Salt Lake's receding shoreline has exposed old dump sites and raised environmental concerns about hazardous materials in former landfills — driving increased community awareness about proper HHW disposal.

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Common questions

About Computer Recycling here

How much does Computer recycling cost in this area?

2 of 3 facilities (67%) offer free recycling for Computer. Facilities that may charge: Best Buy (Salt Lake City) - Electronics Recycling. Best Buy (Salt Lake City) - Electronics Recycling: Free for most items. $29.99 fee for TVs over 50" and large monitors..

Do I need an appointment for Computer drop-off?

1 facility requires an appointment: Salt Lake City - Call 2 Haul (E-Waste Pickup). Best Buy (Salt Lake City) - Electronics Recycling, Goodwill of Utah - Electronics Donation accept walk-ins.

Is pickup available for Computer?

Yes, 1 facility offers pickup: Salt Lake City - Call 2 Haul (E-Waste Pickup).

Are there quantity limits for Computer drop-off?

Some facilities have limits: Best Buy (Salt Lake City) - Electronics Recycling: 3 items per day; Salt Lake City - Call 2 Haul (E-Waste Pickup): Bulky item limits apply.

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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