Computer Recycling in Baton Rouge, LA
The City-Parish sends residents to CACRC, a nonprofit R2-certified recycler at 1400 Main St., for computers, laptops and LCD monitors.
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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.
Louisiana rules
- LDEQ's e-recycling brochure tells residents not to throw away old computers, cell phones or TVs. Source: LDEQ: E-Recycling brochure (PDF, May 2013) (opens in new tab)
- Consumer electronics are among the universal wastes LDEQ regulates; handlers must send universal waste to a proper recycling or disposal facility. Source: LDEQ: Hazardous Waste Permitting (Universal Waste Program, Household Hazardous Waste Days) (opens in new tab)
More Louisiana rules (4)
- Household hazardous waste is collected at community Household Hazardous Waste Days, where people drop off items they should not put in the trash. Source: LDEQ: Hazardous Waste Permitting (Universal Waste Program, Household Hazardous Waste Days) (opens in new tab)
- Local entities that want to host a household hazardous waste day must submit a request to LDEQ. Source: LDEQ: Hazardous Waste Permitting (Universal Waste Program, Household Hazardous Waste Days) (opens in new tab)
- LDEQ gathers recycling information from cities and parishes and reports it to the Legislature; local governments run recycling. Source: LDEQ: Recycling (opens in new tab)
- Louisiana's Solid Waste Recycling and Reduction Law is La. R.S. 30:2411 through 2423. Source: LDEQ: Recycling (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (9)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Accepted Items (opens in new tab) · Capital Area Corporate Recycling Council (CACRC)
- Accepted: iPads/tablets, computer hardware and accessories, laptops, telephones, cell phones, LCD monitors only, gaming consoles. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Not accepted: household batteries (AA, AAA), appliances, furniture, light bulbs, CRTs, DVD/CD players, VCRs, stereos and ink cartridges. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Household Hazardous Materials (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
- The City-Parish lists CACRC, a nonprofit R2-certified recycler, as its year-round electronics and computer recycling option. Checked October 26, 2026.
- LDEQ: Hazardous Waste Permitting (Universal Waste Program, Household Hazardous Waste Days) (opens in new tab) · Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
- Consumer electronics are among the universal wastes LDEQ regulates; handlers must send universal waste to a proper recycling or disposal facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Household hazardous waste is collected at community Household Hazardous Waste Days, where people drop off items they should not put in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Local entities that want to host a household hazardous waste day must submit a request to LDEQ. Checked October 26, 2026.
- LDEQ: E-Recycling brochure (PDF, May 2013) (opens in new tab) · Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
- LDEQ's e-recycling brochure tells residents not to throw away old computers, cell phones or TVs. Checked October 26, 2026.
- LDEQ: Recycling (opens in new tab) · Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
- LDEQ gathers recycling information from cities and parishes and reports it to the Legislature; local governments run recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Louisiana's Solid Waste Recycling and Reduction Law is La. R.S. 30:2411 through 2423. Checked October 26, 2026.
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