Electronics Recycling in Baton Rouge, LA

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Checked October 26, 2026

• Garbage Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
  • Only residential waste is collected; commercial, demolition, remodeling, medical and eviction waste are excluded. Checked October 26, 2026.
• FAQs: What items can be placed at curbside for collection? (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
  • Curbside collection excludes household hazardous waste such as paint, chemicals, thinner, batteries and electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Curbside Collection Dos and Don'ts (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
  • The collection policies apply to single-family homes and multi-family units below a tri-plex in East Baton Rouge Parish, except in the cities of Baker and Zachary. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Out-of-Cart Collection Contract Definitions (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
  • Out-of-cart service is not provided to multi-family units (3 or more units under one roof). Checked October 26, 2026.
• Residential Self-Service Non-Perishable Solid Waste Collection Facility (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
  • Not accepted: white goods, electronic waste, batteries, liquid solid waste, tires and more. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Starwood Court Collection Facility Rules & Information (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
  • People living outside East Baton Rouge Parish may not use the collection facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residents dispose of non-perishable waste at no charge by showing a valid Louisiana driver's license or utility bill with their East Baton Rouge Parish address. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The facility does not accept white goods, batteries, electronic waste, tires or liquid waste such as paints and paint thinners. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Mayor Broome Announces New Residential Self-Service Non-Perishable Solid Waste Collection Facility (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
  • Not accepted: white goods such as refrigerators, freezers and washing machines, and electronic waste including TVs, stereos and game consoles. 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.
  • Printers and fax machines cost $10 (small) or $25 (large); copiers and televisions are accepted with fees. 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.
• Goodwill Thrift Stores in Southeastern Louisiana (donation guidelines and store list) (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana
  • Goodwill accepts gently used items including electronics, exercise equipment, flat screen monitors, flat screen televisions and furniture. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • All stores are open Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. unless otherwise specified. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill lists the store address and phone as: BATON ROUGE - College Dr. 3121 College Dr., Suite D, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808 225.926.1868. 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: electronic devices may contain toxic components that can leach out when landfilled. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • LDEQ recommends choosing a certified e-recycler (R2 or e-Stewards). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • LDEQ suggests watching for local household hazardous waste collection events that accept e-waste. 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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