Computer Recycling in Fayetteville, AR
Computers can go to Free Geek (521 W Ash St), the Habitat ReStore e-waste program, or small quantities to a City bulky drop-off.
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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
Before you go
- List each device and describe any damage to the operator.
- Back up your files and erase the device using the maker’s instructions.
- Ask whether documented data destruction is offered and what it costs.
Arkansas rules
- DEQ says computers and other old electronics are accepted at some household hazardous waste collection centers and some recycling centers; call the nearest one first. Source: Arkansas DEQ: Electronics Reuse and Recycling (opens in new tab)
- The Legislature gave DEQ authority to ban electronic waste from municipal solid waste landfills beginning in January 2010. Source: Arkansas DEQ: Electronics Reuse and Recycling (opens in new tab)
More Arkansas rules (6)
- The state E-waste Grants Program is funded by selling state-owned computers that agencies no longer need; it funds local e-waste projects rather than a household program. Source: Arkansas DEQ: E-waste Grants (opens in new tab)
- A DEQ timeline says Act 970 of 2005 aimed to get the most benefit from state-agency-owned computers and electronics through sales and donations to schools and local governments. Source: Arkansas DEQ: 1991-2011 Historical Timeline of Solid Waste Management (opens in new tab)
- Accepted items vary by household hazardous waste center; DEQ tells residents to check with their local center. Source: Arkansas DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers (opens in new tab)
- Some collection centers run chemical exchange programs where reusable products are available at no charge. Source: Arkansas DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers (opens in new tab)
- DEQ lists 19 regional solid waste management districts; DEQ tells residents to contact their district about local garbage disposal or recycling. Source: Arkansas DEQ: Regional Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab)
- State rules set minimum requirements for convenient recyclable materials collection centers or systems so that Arkansas residents have the opportunity to recycle. Source: 8 CAR pt. 63: Rules for County Recycling Programs (Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission) (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (34)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Bulky Waste Pickup (opens in new tab) · Boston Mountain Solid Waste District
- The pickup service is for homes or businesses in Washington County. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Pickups must be prepaid and scheduled by calling 479.846.3005; items must be at the curb. Checked October 26, 2026.
- There is a $30 trip fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Furniture, flat-screen TVs, computers and other non-CRT electronics, and non-Freon appliances are $10 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Facilities (Recycling and Trash) (opens in new tab) · City of Fayetteville
- The Transfer Station is open Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturday 7-10 a.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The Transfer Station is open to the public as well as private trash haulers. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulky Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Fayetteville
- Four times a year Fayetteville residents (only) may drop off bulky waste free of charge at the Transfer Station during normal hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The drop-off is free only for Fayetteville residents who are solid waste customers; bring a recent utility bill and driver's license; up to 1340 lbs per trip. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Only small items or quantities of e-waste are accepted at the drop-off, including printers, computers, phones, microwaves, stereos and televisions. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The City provides one free bulky waste pick-up per year to single-family, duplex and townhome residents with trash carts. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Businesses, apartments, condos, mobile homes and multi-unit complexes of 3 or more units are excluded from the free service. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Electronic waste such as computers and televisions is not accepted with bulk collections; take it to Free Geek or the Boston Mountain HHW Collection Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Location & Hours (opens in new tab) · Free Geek of Arkansas
- Open Wednesday-Friday noon-6pm and Saturday 11am-6pm; closed Sunday-Tuesday. Checked October 26, 2026.
- E-Waste Donations (opens in new tab) · Free Geek of Arkansas
- Free Geek accepts laptops, desktop towers, all-in-ones, monitors, TVs, printers, phones, stereos and gaming consoles from individuals and many small businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Donors ring the Donations bell at the right side of the building during open hours; large loads should call ahead (479-966-9512). Checked October 26, 2026.
- ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Arkansas
- Furniture must be clean, sturdy, and fully functional, with all parts intact and ready for resale. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The ReStores provide free e-waste recycling for many electronics, including laptops and PCs. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Acceptable e-waste includes laptops and PCs, VCR/DVD players, printers, phones and game consoles. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Televisions, monitors, lightbulbs and batteries are not accepted for e-waste recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Contact (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Arkansas
- Open Monday-Saturday 9 am-6 pm; donation drop-off Monday-Saturday 9 am-4:30 pm. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Landfill (opens in new tab) · City of Fort Smith
- The landfill is open Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-4:00 PM and Saturday 7:30-11:30 AM; closed Sunday. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The regional landfill accepts debris from Sebastian, Crawford, Franklin, Logan, Scott and Washington counties in Arkansas and LeFlore and Sequoyah in Oklahoma. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Clean, dry cardboard is no charge; electronic waste and household hazardous waste are no charge for Sebastian County residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Fort Smith
- Household hazardous waste collection is for Sebastian County residents only, not businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Solid Waste Services FAQs (opens in new tab) · City of Fort Smith
- Residents can drop off e-waste free at Solid Waste Services, including computer towers, laptops, monitors and TVs (tube TVs up to 27 inches and flat screens of any size). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Sebastian County residents can drop off two household computers per year at no charge at the Fort Smith Landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Arkansas DEQ: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers (opens in new tab) · Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment, Division of Environmental Quality
- Accepted items vary by household hazardous waste center; DEQ tells residents to check with their local center. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Some collection centers run chemical exchange programs where reusable products are available at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Arkansas DEQ: Electronics Reuse and Recycling (opens in new tab) · Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment, Division of Environmental Quality
- The Legislature gave DEQ authority to ban electronic waste from municipal solid waste landfills beginning in January 2010. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DEQ says computers and other old electronics are accepted at some household hazardous waste collection centers and some recycling centers; call the nearest one first. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Arkansas DEQ: E-waste Grants (opens in new tab) · Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment, Division of Environmental Quality
- The state E-waste Grants Program is funded by selling state-owned computers that agencies no longer need; it funds local e-waste projects rather than a household program. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Arkansas DEQ: 1991-2011 Historical Timeline of Solid Waste Management (opens in new tab) · Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment, Division of Environmental Quality
- A DEQ timeline says Act 970 of 2005 aimed to get the most benefit from state-agency-owned computers and electronics through sales and donations to schools and local governments. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Arkansas DEQ: Regional Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab) · Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment, Division of Environmental Quality
- DEQ lists 19 regional solid waste management districts; DEQ tells residents to contact their district about local garbage disposal or recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
- 8 CAR pt. 63: Rules for County Recycling Programs (Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission) (opens in new tab) · Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission
- State rules set minimum requirements for convenient recyclable materials collection centers or systems so that Arkansas residents have the opportunity to recycle. Checked October 26, 2026.
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