RE-PC Recycling Information

RE·PC's Views on Recycling

The three principles of environmental responsibility are reduce, reuse and recycle. In keeping with those concepts, since RE-PC has been reducing the amount of e-waste going to our landfills, reusing computer technology by providing the public with access through our retail stores, and recycling end-of-life materials by responsibly distributing them to processors. Reuse slows the need to produce more products that put pressure on our environment.

RE·PC is a collector for the Washington State Recycling Program - E-Cycle Washington. As a collector we are a recycle drop off point for your electronics.

Items We Accept for Recycling

We accept almost any item related to computers or electronics.

Generally if it runs on batteries, plugs into the wall or plugs into something that plugs into the wall then we can accept it for recycling.

Items We DO NOT Accept for Recycling

Loose batteries (batteries installed in item are fine)
Light bulbs
Bare lcd/led panels and picture tubes removed from item
A/C units
Dehumidifiers
Refrigerators

Recycling Fees for Individuals & Businesses Under 50 Employees

Some items are free to recycle and some items are not. Some fees may apply depending on the type of item, quantity, and size. See below for recycling fees. Many items are now free to recycle for individuals and small businesses (under 50 employees) through us through the E-Cycle Washington program. See Who can recycle with E-Cycle Washington? for more information. Recycling fees are taxable since RE·PC is not a non-profit organization.  Recycling fees cover handling, labor, and proper environmental processing.

*Peripherals & Misc.:  No charge, UNLESS there are large quantities, excessive weight, or are difficult to move and/or recycle. If so, fees will apply. If you have any questions about the fees just let us know.

Recycling Fees for Businesses with Over 50 Employees

Unfortunately businesses with over 50 employees do NOT qualify for free recycling (of computers, monitors and TV's) through the E-Cycle Washington program. See Who can recycle with E-Cycle Washington? for more information. Recycling fees are taxable since RE·PC is not a non-profit organization. Recycling fees cover handling, labor, and proper environmental processing. Recycling fees are as follows:

*Peripherals & Misc.:  No charge, UNLESS there are large quantities, excessive weight, or are difficult to move and/or recycle.  If so, fees will apply. If you have any questions about the fees just let us know.

Recycling Pick Ups

We pick up equipment from businesses only. For more information contact Darren Perry at 206-623-9151 ext. 106.

Recycling Drop Off

Equipment may be dropped off inside both of our retail stores in Seattle and Tukwila. There is a designated area for recycling drop-offs. Recycling drop off hours are during our normal business hours which are 10 AM to 7 PM Monday through Saturday.  We are closed on Sundays and major holidays. Please make sure to start unloading your recycling at least 15 to 30 minutes before closing time to allow sufficient time. Large loads (loads larger than a standard vehicle) may require pre-approval, so please give us a call in advance.  Seattle:  (206) 623-9151     Tukwila:  (206) 575-8737.

Recycling Receipts

Recycling receipts are available upon request.

RE·PC has been part of King County's Computer Recovery Project and is currently a memeber of the TakeItBack Network jointly sponsored by King and Snohomish Counties. In addition, RE·PC is a signer of the Electronics Recycler's Pledge of responsible recycling and is a member of the Washington State Recycling Association. We are also an E-Cycle Washington collector.

Data Security

Although RE·PC destroys unusable drives and reformats those it resells, you are responsible for the data on your hard drive. Always delete with a utility that completely deletes your data. There are several free utilities available online such as Dariks Boot and Nuke from DBan.org.