Electronics Recycling in Ruston, LA
Phones, printers and other electronics go to the monthly 2nd-Saturday collection at 2609 S. Farmerville St.
See all 2 optionsChecked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
Before you go
- List each device; operators often price printers, phones and audio equipment differently.
- Erase phones and remove memory cards before you drop them off.
- Ask whether there’s a per-pound or per-item fee.
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)
- LDEQ: electronic devices may contain toxic components that can leach out when landfilled. Source: LDEQ: E-Recycling brochure (PDF, May 2013) (opens in new tab)
More Louisiana rules (7)
- LDEQ recommends choosing a certified e-recycler (R2 or e-Stewards). Source: LDEQ: E-Recycling brochure (PDF, May 2013) (opens in new tab)
- LDEQ suggests watching for local household hazardous waste collection events that accept e-waste. 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)
- 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 (11)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Solid Waste Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Ruston
- Household hazardous items are taken the 2nd Saturday of each month at 2609 S. Farmerville St., 8:30-11:30 a.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Computers, printers, TVs and phones are accepted. 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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