Electronics Recycling in Johnson City, TN
Cell phones, printers, DVD players and other electronics go in the e-waste container at 91 New St.
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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.
Tennessee rules
- TDEC describes electronics manufacturer take-back as voluntary and varied: some programs are free and others charge a fee. Source: TDEC Materials Management: Household Batteries, Oil, Paint, Antifreeze, and Electronics (BOPAE) (opens in new tab)
- Local recyclers may charge a small fee for some items, for example $5 for CRT monitors. Source: TDEC Materials Management: Household Batteries, Oil, Paint, Antifreeze, and Electronics (BOPAE) (opens in new tab)
More Tennessee rules (4)
- Most local community e-waste programs are for households with a few pieces of electronics; businesses are generally excluded. Source: TDEC Materials Management: Household Batteries, Oil, Paint, Antifreeze, and Electronics (BOPAE) (opens in new tab)
- National chains such as Best Buy, Office Depot/OfficeMax and Staples offer in-store recycling of small devices like cell phones. Source: TDEC Materials Management: Household Batteries, Oil, Paint, Antifreeze, and Electronics (BOPAE) (opens in new tab)
- Facilities that collect used electronics for recycling do not currently need a state permit. Source: TDEC Materials Management: Household Batteries, Oil, Paint, Antifreeze, and Electronics (BOPAE) (opens in new tab)
- Counties that want mobile HHW service must hold scheduled household electronics collections, including computers, laptops, CRTs, TVs, monitors, printers and cell phones. Source: TDEC Materials Management: Household Hazardous Waste Program (HHW) (opens in new tab)
Where this information comes from (25)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Curbside Recycling Information (opens in new tab) · City of Johnson City Public Works
- E-waste accepted at Solid Waste Services includes computers, cell phones, monitors, printers, DVD/VCRs, microwaves and TVs. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Household Hazardous Waste & Misc. Disposal (opens in new tab) · City of Johnson City Public Works
- The e-waste container at 91 New St. is open on normal business days, Monday-Friday 6 a.m.-5 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Donations (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of Tenneva Area, Inc.
- Goodwill of Tenneva accepts all electronics and accessories, cardboard, computers and accessories, and furniture. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Goodwill of Tenneva cannot accept box springs, large appliances, mattresses, paint, projection/console TVs or tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Stores (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of Tenneva Area, Inc.
- Goodwill of Tenneva lists its Attended Donation Center (West Market Street) at 1107 West Market Street, TN 37604. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Stores (page 2) (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of Tenneva Area, Inc.
- Goodwill of Tenneva lists its Attended Donation Center (Suncrest Drive, Gray) at 1054 Suncrest Dr, TN 37615. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Goodwill of Tenneva lists its Thrift Store & Donation Center (Oakland Avenue) at 3108 East Oakland Avenue, TN 37601. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Stores (page 3) (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of Tenneva Area, Inc.
- Goodwill of Tenneva lists its Attended Donation Center (Mall at Johnson City) at 2011 N Roan St, TN 37601. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Goodwill of Tenneva lists its Attended Donation Center (South Roan Center) at 2506 South Roan Street, TN 37601. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Holston Habitat ReStore (opens in new tab) · Holston Habitat for Humanity
- Holston Habitat ReStores accept gently used furniture, appliances, housewares, electronics and building materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Free pickup is offered for furniture, appliances and other large donations (423-335-5573). Checked October 26, 2026.
- TDEC Materials Management: Household Batteries, Oil, Paint, Antifreeze, and Electronics (BOPAE) (opens in new tab) · Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
- TDEC describes electronics manufacturer take-back as voluntary and varied: some programs are free and others charge a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Local recyclers may charge a small fee for some items, for example $5 for CRT monitors. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Most local community e-waste programs are for households with a few pieces of electronics; businesses are generally excluded. Checked October 26, 2026.
- National chains such as Best Buy, Office Depot/OfficeMax and Staples offer in-store recycling of small devices like cell phones. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Facilities that collect used electronics for recycling do not currently need a state permit. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Call2Recycle identifies locations that accept rechargeable batteries and cell phones for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
- TDEC Materials Management: Household Hazardous Waste Program (HHW) (opens in new tab) · Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
- Counties that want mobile HHW service must hold scheduled household electronics collections, including computers, laptops, CRTs, TVs, monitors, printers and cell phones. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Tennessee's Mobile HHW Collection Service has run since 1993, is open to Tennessee citizens and is limited to households. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Any Tennessee resident may use the service; only household waste is accepted, not commercial, institutional or agri-business waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Mobile HHW collections no longer take alkaline batteries, paint or electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
- For electronics, TDEC tells residents to contact their local solid waste department. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Very small quantity generator businesses may use mobile events only by paid appointment through the state contractor. Checked October 26, 2026.
- VSQG disposal is priced by material type, generally per pound. Checked October 26, 2026.
- TDEC says rechargeable batteries and cell phones can be recycled and points residents to the Call2Recycle website to find a collection site. Checked October 26, 2026.
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