Electronic products are the fastest growing portion of the solid waste stream in the United States. Electronics are being developed very rapidly and the amount of electronic waste increases each year.

About 2 million tons of electronic waste was discarded in 2005, and between, 80-85% of that ended up in a landfill. Because electronic waste is not easily compactable, it takes up valuable space in the landfills.

When electronic waste comes to the landfill most of the salvageable items are donated to charity, the majority of these items are cell phones. Other devices like computers, monitors, and televisions can also be recycled so the reusable materials can be recovered.

When e-waste is obtained through recycling, environmental disturbance and fuel use decrease.

Posters

E-Waste Poster (2.1 MB)
Electronic Waste Flyer (297 KB)
What To Do With Old TV’s Poster (225 KB)

E-Waste Recycling Locations

To dispose of electronic waste in Salt Lake County please go to the following collection sites:

Trans-Jordan Landfill
10873 South 7200 West
Salt Lake Valley Solid Waste Facility
1400 South 6030 West
You can now dispose of E-waste at the one day collection events!

Another option is to donate electronic waste to charities that can reuse them.