State Disposal Ban

North Carolina's new disposal ban on computer equipment (including laptops, desktops, monitor or video display unit for computer system, printers, scanners, printer-scanner-fax combos, mice and keyboards) and televisions is now in effect.  As of July 1, 2011, these items are no longer accepted in North Carolina landfills.

Since 2000 the Town of Cary has been collecting discarded computer equipment at the curb for recycling at no charge. Televisions can also be collected curbside for a small fee.  All collections must be scheduled by calling (919) 469-4090.

Citizens may also recycle these materials at the Citizen's Convenience Center located at 313 N. Dixon Ave. at no charge. Commercial waste is not accepted.

For more information about the N.C. Disposal Ban or recycling options throughout N.C., please contact the N.C. Division of Waste Management at (919) 508-8499, or the  N.C. Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance at (919) 733-1398.

Visit Computer and Electronics Recycling for some local computer recycling options.
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