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Electronics Recycling in Kentwood, MI

Kentwood collects electronics such as TVs, phones and computers at its annual cleanup day. The Kentwood SafeChem site does not accept electronics; use Kent County's Wealthy St, North Kent or South Kent drop-offs.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

6 ways to get rid of a electronics in Kentwood

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · KentwoodNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $80.00
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    Book online, set out your electronics and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.

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  2. Goodwill 29th Street StoreDrop-off · 3270 29th Street SE, KentwoodOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    3270 29th Street SE
    Kentwood, MI 49512

    Hours

    Mon-Sat 9 am-8 pm, Sun 11 am-6 pm

    Cost & rules

    Other electronics

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Computers, software, cameras, flat-screen TVs and monitors; broken items in these categories are accepted for recycling.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Kent County North Kent and South Kent Recycling & Waste CentersCounty service · Kent CountyConditions applyFree
    How it works

    Two Kent County DPW drop-off sites for trash, appliances, tires, scrap metal, electronics and recycling: North Kent Recycling & Waste Center, 2908 Ten Mile Road, Rockford, MI 49341 (Census: Plainfield charter township), Monday-Saturday 7:30 am-5 pm; South Kent Recycling & Waste Center (South Kent Landfill), 10300 South Kent Drive, Byron Center, MI 49315 (the Census geocoder returned no match; outside Grand Rapids, Wyoming and Kentwood), Monday-Saturday (weekday closing listed as 4:30 pm on the drop-off page and 5 pm on the facility page). South Kent takes cardboard only for recycling. Fees from the county rate sheet effective October 1, 2026.

    Cost & rules
    • Residents only; items with a battery or a cord. CRT monitors and freon appliances cost extra.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. Michigan manufacturer electronics takeback (NREPA Part 173)State program · MichiganMichigan residentsConditions applyFree
    How it works

    Under Part 173 of Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (2008), overseen by EGLE, manufacturers of computers, monitors, tablets, desktop printers and TVs sold in Michigan must register each year and offer consumers and small businesses (10 or fewer employees) a free, convenient takeback program, mostly by mail-back. Computer makers take back their own brands; TV makers take any brand. Up to 7 devices per person per day. Collection sites not part of a manufacturer program may charge.

    Cost & rules
    • Only covered devices: computers, monitors, tablets, desktop printers and TVs. Phones, keyboards, mice, speakers, cables and cords are not covered, and collectors may charge for them.
    • Use the manufacturer's takeback program (mostly mail-back; EGLE lists registered manufacturers with links). A collection site or event that is not part of a manufacturer program may charge a reasonable fee.
    • For households and small businesses (10 or fewer employees) using the device in Michigan.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  5. Kentwood Community Cleanup DayCity service · KentwoodKentwood residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Annual City of Kentwood spring drop-off day for residents at the Department of Public Works, 5068 Breton Ave. SE (2026: Saturday, May 2, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.). GFL Environmental takes trash and large items such as furniture and mattresses for disposal; the City collects electronics (TVs, computers, phones) for recycling. No tires, donations or household hazardous waste. ID checked for Kentwood residency.

    Cost & rules
    • Once a year in spring (2026: Saturday, May 2, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.) at the Kentwood DPW, 5068 Breton Ave. SE.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  6. Kent County SafeChem - Grand Rapids (Wealthy Street)Drop-off · outside Kentwood · 1045 Wealthy Street SW, Grand RapidsKent County residentsConditions applyFree
    Where

    1045 Wealthy Street SW
    Grand Rapids, MI 49504

    Hours

    Mon 1:30-5:30 pm; Wed 7:30-11:30 am; Thu 1:30-5:30 pm; 2nd Saturday of the month 8:30-11 am

    Cost & rules

    Other electronics

    Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
    • Items with a battery or a cord, during SafeChem hours only; no large appliances or freon devices.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

Places that don’t take other electronics (2)

Before you go

  1. List each device; operators often price printers, phones and audio equipment differently.
  2. Erase phones and remove memory cards before you drop them off.
  3. Ask whether there’s a per-pound or per-item fee.
More about other electronics

Michigan rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • SafeChem (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
    • SafeChem is free to all Kent County residents, funded by the Kent County Solid Waste Management Ordinance. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Wyoming SafeChem site is at 2350 Ivanrest Avenue SW, Grandville 49418, Mondays 1-3 pm and Thursdays 7-9 am; it takes no electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Businesses, schools and farms cannot use SafeChem. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Kentwood SafeChem location (no electronics), 5068 Breton SE, Kentwood, MI 49508; Tuesdays 10:30 am-1:30 pm. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Electronics (Recycling & Waste Directory) (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
    • Residents can bring electronics to three drop-offs: North Kent Recycling & Waste Center, the SafeChem site on Wealthy St. in Grand Rapids (during SafeChem hours) and South Kent. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Most electronics are free to recycle except CRT monitors and freon appliances; the Wealthy Street SafeChem site does not take large appliances or freon devices. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Kentwood and Wyoming SafeChem sites do not accept electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Other Electronics (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
    • Any item with a battery or a cord can be recycled free at the three electronics drop-offs. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The electronics drop-offs are for residents only and do not accept commercial e-waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Solid Waste Disposal & Recycling Rates (effective October 1, 2026) (opens in new tab) · Kent County Department of Public Works
    • Electronics and other appliances are free. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • CRT monitors and TVs: 27 inches and under $20 (Kent County resident) or $30 (non-resident); 28 inches and larger $40 (resident) or $50 (non-resident). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donated Items (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids
    • Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids accepts computers and software, cameras, and flat-screen TVs and monitors. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Stained, incomplete or broken items in accepted categories are still accepted and recycled. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Wyoming Clean Water Plant
    • The four HHW sites in Kent County (Rockford, Grand Rapids, Kentwood, Wyoming) are open to all Kent County residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Community Cleanup Day (opens in new tab) · City of Kentwood
    • Kentwood holds an annual Community Cleanup Day; in 2026 it was Saturday, May 2. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents drop off yard waste, trash, debris and electronics 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Kentwood DPW, 5068 Breton Ave. SE. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The City collects electronic waste such as TVs, mobile phones, computers and fax machines for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The cleanup day is for Kentwood residents only; staff check ID. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Store locator data (goodwillgr.org/locations) (opens in new tab) · Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids
    • Goodwill 29th Street Store, 3270 29th Street SE, Kentwood, MI 49512. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE FAQ: Michigan electronics takeback program (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • Part 173 of Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (1994 PA 451) creates the electronics takeback program: manufacturers of covered computers, printers and video display devices (TVs) must register and provide free, convenient recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • All manufacturers offer a free takeback program, and each has a no-cost option for televisions too large to mail back. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Manufacturers' no-cost return options are mainly mail-back programs, linked from the manufacturers' websites and their registration documents. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EGLE keeps a list of registered manufacturers with links to each manufacturer's page explaining where covered equipment can be recycled. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A consumer is a person who used the computer or television mainly for personal or small business purposes in Michigan. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A small business under the law has 10 or fewer employees. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A collector that is not directly part of a manufacturer's takeback program may charge a reasonable fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Collectors may charge to take electronics the law does not cover, such as keyboards, mice, speakers, cables, cords and wires. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many local governments hold no-cost electronics recycling events for residents during the year. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Electronic Waste Takeback Program (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • Manufacturers must register each brand of covered device with Michigan every year and may not sell unregistered covered devices. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Manufacturers must run a convenient takeback program so consumers can return covered devices to the manufacturer or its representative at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Covered electronic devices include desktop and laptop computers, monitors, tablets, televisions and printers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MCL 324.17307 Retailer sale of covered electronic devices (opens in new tab) · Michigan Legislature (Michigan Compiled Laws)
    • Retailers may not sell a new covered electronic device in Michigan unless its manufacturer is on the state registration list. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MCL 324.17309 Computer takeback program (opens in new tab) · Michigan Legislature (Michigan Compiled Laws)
    • Collection methods that can meet the convenience requirement include mail or shipping, a staffed permanent local collection site, periodic local collection events, or drop-off at a retailer. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • A manufacturer's computer takeback program does not have to accept more than 7 covered computers from one consumer on one day. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MCL 324.17311 Video display device takeback program (opens in new tab) · Michigan Legislature (Michigan Compiled Laws)
    • A manufacturer's TV takeback program does not have to accept more than 7 covered video display devices from one consumer on one day. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • MCL 324.17301 Electronics: definitions (opens in new tab) · Michigan Legislature (Michigan Compiled Laws)
    • A "computer" under Part 173 is a desktop or laptop computer, a computer monitor, or (since April 1, 2011) a printer; PDAs and mobile phones are not included. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Computer peripherals such as mice and detachable or wireless keyboards are not covered computers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Properly dispose of old TVs, computers, and electronics (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • EGLE: free recycling under Michigan law only applies when a device is returned to its manufacturer; other collection sites have costs, so check for a fee first. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EGLE's annual electronics grant program has helped set up local e-waste drop-off sites and collection events across Michigan. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Electronic Waste (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • Lead in CRTs makes computers hazardous waste when thrown out by regulated generators, but residents are exempt from hazardous waste regulations. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Household hazardous waste (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • EGLE: take leftover household hazardous products to a local collection when one is available; never pour them down a storm drain or household drain. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • If there is no local collection, EGLE says to ask your trash hauler for instructions on safe disposal in the regular trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Landfill Prohibited Materials and Special Wastes (guidance, rev. 3/2021) (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • Household hazardous waste (solvents, cleansers, pesticides) is not banned from Michigan landfills, though EGLE says it is not well suited to them. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • EGLE: Where can I take my household hazardous waste? (opens in new tab) · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
    • HHW collections are run by local governments or commercial recyclers; many are temporary or seasonal, so call before going. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EGLE keeps a county-by-county list of local collection contacts; if your community is not listed, call your city, township or county. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • EGLE suggests looking for retail take-back of electronics, batteries, light bulbs, medications, motor oil and antifreeze when buying replacements. Checked October 26, 2026.

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