Recycling in Morgantown, WV

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

• W. Va. Code §22-15A-2: Definitions (opens in new tab) · West Virginia Legislature
  • A covered electronic device is a TV, computer or video display device with a screen larger than 4 inches diagonally; screens in vehicles, household appliances and commercial, industrial or medical equipment are excluded. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • For these rules a computer means a desktop or laptop computer including its monitor, but not mice, printers or detachable keyboards. Checked October 26, 2026.
• W. Va. Code §22-15A-26: Manufacturers' takeback programs (opens in new tab) · West Virginia Legislature
  • A manufacturer's takeback program must let consumers recycle covered devices without paying a separate recycling fee at the time of recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Takeback collection can be by mail at no charge to the consumer, at a collection site, or at collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Manufacturers are not required to run a takeback program (the law says they "may"); manufacturers without an approved program pay a higher registration fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
• WVDEP REAP: Recycling and Waste Reduction (opens in new tab) · West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
  • WVDEP lists the CED brands whose manufacturers run approved free takeback programs; many offer free mail-back labels. Checked October 26, 2026.
• WVDEP: Covered Electronic Device Manufacturer and Retailer Compliance Information (opens in new tab) · West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
  • The CED law registers manufacturers, checks whether they run a takeback program free to the public, and funds county and municipal recycling grants. Checked October 26, 2026.
• W. Va. Code §22-15-21: Waste tire management (opens in new tab) · West Virginia Legislature
  • Tire retailers must accept one used tire of comparable size for each new tire sold, and may charge a fee covering the actual cost of lawful disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Hancock County Commission: Bulky Goods Collection (opens in new tab) · Hancock County Commission
  • Under Public Service Commission rules, every regulated solid waste hauler must offer monthly bulky goods collection to all households in its territory. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulky goods service includes refrigerators, washing machines, clothes dryers, microwave ovens and other appliances, televisions, home computers and furniture. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulky goods service also includes waste tires off the rim, up to a 16.5-inch radius, from cars, pickups, motorcycles, ATVs and farm tractors. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Haulers must mail residential customers the bulky goods schedule once a year; residents should ask their hauler for it. Checked October 26, 2026.
• WVDEP REAP: Tire Collection Events (opens in new tab) · West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
  • WVDEP REAP's PPOD program holds tire collection events every year, at least one in each county, where WV residents can drop off up to ten tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Only car or light truck tires of 16 inches or less. Checked October 26, 2026.
• WVDEP REAP: Scheduled Tire Collection Events (opens in new tab) · West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
  • Only tires from WV residents (bring WV ID), up to ten per person, off the rim, from cars or light trucks; no business tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • REAP tire collections take no tires from businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • DEP posts the year’s collection dates and sites by county; some counties run ongoing monthly or weekday collections. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Monongalia County SWA: Electronics Recycling Event (opens in new tab) · Monongalia County Solid Waste Authority
  • Morgantown residents with a paid Republic Services trash and recycling subscription have monthly e-waste collection included. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Republic Services e-waste collection is not free; it is part of the trash bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The SWA electronics collection events are free and for Monongalia County residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Only Monongalia County residents may participate; no businesses; ID is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Only one flat-screen TV is accepted per participant; CRT TVs and CRT monitors are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The SWA holds another e-cycle event in spring 2027 after the fall 2026 event. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Monongalia County SWA: Options for Some Hard to Recycle or Hard to Dispose of Items (2026) (opens in new tab) · Monongalia County Solid Waste Authority
  • For CRT-type monitors or TVs, Morgantown residents with paid trash and recycling service contact Republic Services to arrange an e-waste pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Republic Services (304-366-8900) provides monthly e-waste service only to Morgantown residents with paid trash and recycling service. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Monongalia County SWA: Tire Disposal (opens in new tab) · Monongalia County Solid Waste Authority
  • Since June 10, 2023 the City of Morgantown has hosted the WV DEP monthly tire drop-off program. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The tire collection events do not run in December, January or February. Checked October 26, 2026.
• WV DEP-REAP Monthly Tire Collection Event 2026 Schedule (Monongalia County SWA flyer) (opens in new tab) · Monongalia County Solid Waste Authority
  • Held at the City of Morgantown Garage, 200 M-Tec Drive; open to WV residents with ID; up to 12 tires off the rim; not open to businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Monongalia County Recycling: How do I dispose of... (opens in new tab) · Monongalia County Commission (Monongalia County Recycling)
  • The Monongalia County Commission recycling site says WV residents can bring tires to the Morgantown City Garage tire events free of charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Appliance Distribution Source, 110 Dunkard Ave, Westover, takes washers, dryers, refrigerators and other appliances at a free recycling drop-off. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Morgantown Goodwill is at 1954 Hunter's Way, Morgantown, WV 26508; phone (304) 296-7900. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Monongalia County Recycling: Locations & Hours (opens in new tab) · Monongalia County Commission (Monongalia County Recycling)
  • The county recycling center is at 34 Olin Street, Industrial Park, open Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-3:25 p.m., residential use only. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Monongalia County SWA: Recycling Resources (opens in new tab) · Monongalia County Solid Waste Authority
  • Monongalia County has two free county recycling drop-off sites, including the single-stream center operated by the county commission. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Monongalia County Recycling: Home (opens in new tab) · Monongalia County Commission (Monongalia County Recycling)
  • Cardboard boxes must be flattened (broken down at the seams); soiled pizza boxes are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.

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