Electronics

Old televisions, computers, and other electronic devices contain materials that should never end up in a landfill. That’s why Pennsylvania’s Covered Devices Recycling Act (CDRA) of 2010 , (effective January 24, 2013), requires many electronic devices to be recycled through approved programs.

Recycling electronics helps:

• Keep hazardous materials like lead, mercury, and cadmium out of our landfills, waterways, and ecosystems.
• Recover valuable materials and critical minerals that can be used to manufacture new products.
• Reduce the need for mining and conserve natural resources.
• Protect human health, wildlife, and the environment for future generations.

Every device recycled is one less item in a landfill and one more opportunity to conserve valuable resources.

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What’s covered under the Covered Devices Recycling Act of 2010 (CDRA)?

The CDRA actually only mandates the recycling of certain categories of e-scrap – computers, peripherals, monitors (anything directly connected to a computer system), and televisions – as follows:

• TVs – all types and sizes
• CPUs/Towers
• Laptops
• Computer monitors – CRT and LED/LCD
• Tablets, iPads, Kindles, Nooks, any electronic with a screen measuring 4 inches or larger (measured diagonally)
• Peripherals (mice, keyboards, speakers)
• Printers
• Copiers (desktop and stand-alone)

What’s NOT covered under the Covered Devices Recycling Act of 2010 (CDRA)?

Although these items are not required to be recycled according to the law, many programs, including ours, do accept “non-covered” devices.

For more details, refer to the CDRA Q&A prepared by the PA DEP

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Electronics Recycling in Westmoreland County

Westmoreland Cleanways Recycling Center

Westmoreland Cleanways Recycling Center accepts electronics (TVs of all types, computer monitors of all types, computers, laptops, printers, mice, keyboards, cords), household electronics, and other devices at no cost to the consumer. Visit our Recycling Center Page for complete details.

Community Collections:

Some municipalities and community groups accept electronics during spring and fall collection events. If your community is holding an event, you can take your TVs and electronics to the collection rather than making a trip to the Recycling Center. Check with your municipality directly for location and hours of the event.

Curbside Collections:

Residents of some Westmoreland County municipalities have the option to recycle their electronics and/or household hazardous waste through their garbage hauler. The service is built into the trash/recycling contract; however, additional fees may apply, and certain materials may be restricted.

Where available, it is necessary to contact the hauler to SCHEDULE the service.

• Bankosh Sanitation customers within the following area, call 724-461-4185 for more details and/or to schedule a pickup
  • Avonmore Borough
• County Hauling customers within the following areas, call 724-929-7694 or visit countyhauling.com for more details and/or to schedule a pickup:
  • City of New Kensington
  • Hempfield Township
  • Manor Borough
  • Sewickley Township
  • South Huntingdon Township
• Republic Services customers within the following areas, call 724-887-9400 for more details and/or to schedule a pickup:
  • Delmont Borough
  • Export Borough
  • Mount Pleasant Borough
  • Mount Pleasant Township
  • Municipality of Murrysville
  • Penn Township
  • Youngwood
• Waste Management customers within the following areas, call 1-800-449-7587 or visit wmatyourdoor.com for more details and/or to schedule a pickup:
  • Adamsburg Borough
  • Arona Borough
  • City of Greensburg
  • Irwin Borough
  • North Huntingdon Township
  • Trafford Borough

(While we strive to keep this information as accurate and current as possible, we cannot guarantee that it will always reflect the most recent changes.)

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Video: How to Recycle Electronics – Find out the details about the Pennsylvania’s electronics recycling law and learn about the Westmoreland Cleanways electronics collection program.

Note: The videos below were funded in 2021 when The Richard King Mellon Foundation awarded a grant to Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful to create unique recycling education videos with its Western Pennsylvania affiliates, some of the information is out of date now.