Upgrading to a new TV and not sure what to do with the old one? Old televisions cannot legally go in the regular trash in Arizona, but Arizona Computer Recycling accepts them for free, responsible recycling in Peoria, AZ.

Why Old TVs Need Special Recycling

Older CRT televisions contain leaded glass and other hazardous materials, while flat-screen LCD and LED TVs contain circuit boards and, in some models, mercury-containing backlights. Both types are classified as electronic waste and are banned from regular trash and curbside recycling bins in Arizona.

What We Do With Recycled TVs

• Safe removal and handling of hazardous components like leaded glass or mercury backlighting
• Recovery of metals, plastics, and circuit board materials
• Responsible processing that keeps hazardous e-waste out of Maricopa County landfills
• Proper handling whether the TV is an old tube-style CRT or a modern flat screen

Do You Accept Big Screen and Old Tube TVs?

Yes. We accept TVs of all sizes and types, including older CRT tube televisions, flat-screen LCD and LED TVs, and projection TVs.

How to Recycle Your TV in Peoria, AZ

Bring your TV to our facility at 7642 W Vogel Ave, Bldg #3, Peoria, AZ 85345. Because TVs can be heavy and awkward to transport, especially older CRT models, our free pickup service is a convenient option for qualifying amounts. Call 602-324-0747 or visit our pickup request page to schedule a pickup.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I put an old TV in the trash in Arizona?

No. TVs are classified as electronic waste and are not allowed in regular household trash or curbside recycling. They must go to a certified e-waste recycler like Arizona Computer Recycling.

Do you accept old tube-style CRT televisions?

Yes. We accept CRT televisions along with modern flat-screen LCD and LED TVs, handling the leaded glass and other hazardous materials safely.

Is TV recycling free in Peoria, AZ?

Yes. We recycle TVs of all sizes for free at our Peoria facility, with free pickup available for qualifying amounts within Maricopa County.

Can I recycle a broken or cracked TV screen?

Yes. Broken and non-working TVs are accepted. We handle the hazardous materials and recover usable components responsibly.

Old printers, and the ink or toner cartridges that go with them, are some of the most common items piling up in home offices and garages around Peoria, AZ. Arizona Computer Recycling accepts printers, copiers, and ink or toner cartridges for free, responsible recycling.

Why You Shouldn’t Trash a Printer or Cartridge

Printers contain circuit boards, plastics, and sometimes small amounts of heavy metals that don’t belong in a landfill. Toner cartridges contain fine powder that can be harmful if it leaks, and both toner and ink cartridges are made mostly of plastic and metal components that can be recovered and reused instead of thrown away.

What Happens to Your Printer and Cartridges

• Printers are broken down and sorted into metal, plastic, and electronic components for proper recycling
• Toner and ink cartridges are processed to recover reusable plastics and metals
• Any recoverable parts are separated from non-recoverable waste before responsible disposal
• Nothing is sent to a Maricopa County landfill

Do You Accept All Printer Brands and Types?

Yes. We accept inkjet printers, laser printers, all-in-one printers, and small office copiers, along with the ink and toner cartridges that go with them, regardless of brand.

Drop Off or Schedule a Pickup in Peoria, AZ

Bring your printer and cartridges to our facility at 7642 W Vogel Ave, Bldg #3, Peoria, AZ 85345, or request a free pickup if you have several items to recycle at once. Call 602-324-0747 or visit our pickup request page to schedule a time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I recycle ink and toner cartridges with my printer?

Yes. We accept ink and toner cartridges along with printers, copiers, and other office electronics, all free of charge.

Do you take laser printers and inkjet printers?

Yes. We accept both laser and inkjet printers, as well as all-in-one printers and small office copiers, regardless of brand.

Is there a fee to recycle a printer in Peoria, AZ?

No. Printer and cartridge recycling is free at our Peoria facility. Free pickup is also available for qualifying amounts within Maricopa County.

What should I do with a broken printer?

Broken or non-working printers are still accepted. We break them down and recover the metal, plastic, and electronic components responsibly.

Have an old cell phone or tablet sitting in a drawer? Recycling it the right way protects your personal data and keeps hazardous battery materials out of Arizona landfills. Arizona Computer Recycling offers free, secure recycling for phones and tablets in Peoria, AZ and throughout Maricopa County.

Why Cell Phones and Tablets Need Special Handling

Smartphones and tablets contain lithium-ion batteries that can catch fire or explode if crushed, punctured, or tossed in a regular trash or recycling bin. Waste haulers see battery fires in their trucks every year because a phone was thrown away instead of recycled properly. On top of the fire risk, these devices also store your most sensitive personal data: photos, banking apps, saved passwords, emails, and text messages.

What We Do With Your Old Device

• Certified data destruction that wipes storage beyond recovery
• Safe removal and recycling of the lithium-ion battery
• Recovery of gold, silver, copper, and other valuable materials from the circuit board
• Responsible processing of plastics and glass instead of landfill disposal

Do I Need to Wipe My Phone First?

You don’t have to, but it’s a good habit before handing over any device. We perform certified data destruction on every phone and tablet we receive, so your information is fully wiped as part of our process even if you forget to do it yourself.

How to Recycle Your Phone or Tablet in Peoria, AZ

Drop off your device at our Peoria facility at 7642 W Vogel Ave, Bldg #3, Peoria, AZ 85345, or request a free pickup if you have a larger batch of electronics to recycle. Call 602-324-0747 with any questions, or visit our pickup request page to schedule a time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I just throw away an old cell phone?

No. Cell phones contain lithium-ion batteries that are classified as hazardous in the trash and can cause fires in garbage trucks and landfills. Arizona Computer Recycling accepts phones for free, proper recycling.

Do I need to factory reset my phone before recycling it?

It’s not required. We perform certified data destruction on every device we receive, which wipes your personal data beyond recovery as part of our standard process.

What happens to a working phone I recycle?

Devices are evaluated for responsible refurbishing or material recovery. Either way, your data is destroyed first, and functional components or materials like gold, silver, and copper are recovered rather than landfilled.

Can I recycle a phone that’s broken or won’t turn on?

Yes. Broken, cracked, or non-functioning phones and tablets are still accepted. We safely remove the battery and recover valuable materials from the components.

“Recycling” can feel like a black box — you drop off a laptop and never think about it again. Here’s what actually happens to electronics after they’re recycled at Arizona Computer Recycling in Peoria, AZ.

Step 1: Intake and Sorting

Every device is logged when it arrives, then sorted by type — computers, monitors, servers, cables, and so on. This creates a record of what came in, which matters for businesses that need documentation of proper disposal.

Step 2: Data Destruction

Any device with storage — a hard drive, SSD, or phone — goes through certified data destruction before anything else happens to it. Drives are wiped using certified software, or physically destroyed when wiping isn’t possible or requested.

Step 3: Evaluation for Reuse

Working equipment doesn’t automatically get torn apart. We evaluate it for resale or donation first, since reusing a working computer is more resource-efficient than recycling its raw materials. A portion of functional equipment is donated rather than sold.

Step 4: Component Recovery

For equipment that isn’t reused, components are separated — circuit boards, metals, plastics, and glass are each processed differently so the recoverable materials can go back into manufacturing supply chains instead of a landfill.

Step 5: Responsible Processing

What can’t be reused or directly recovered locally is sent to downstream processors for material recovery. We do not export e-waste overseas to be processed in unregulated conditions.

Recycle With Confidence in Peoria, AZ

Knowing where your electronics actually go is part of why local, transparent recycling matters. Call 602-324-0747 or request a pickup online to recycle yours.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens to a computer after you recycle it?

It’s logged in, has its data destroyed, and is then either refurbished for reuse or broken down so its components and materials can be recovered responsibly.

Does my data get erased before my computer is resold?

Yes. Any device with storage goes through certified data destruction before it’s evaluated for resale, donation, or recycling.

Is recycled electronic waste sent overseas?

No. We process and recover materials locally rather than exporting e-waste to be handled in unregulated conditions abroad.

Do working computers get recycled the same way as broken ones?

No. Working equipment is evaluated for resale or donation first, since reusing a computer is more resource-efficient than recycling its raw materials.

It’s a fair question before you haul an old computer to the curb: is it actually legal to just throw it away? The answer depends on whether you’re a household or a business, and on what’s inside the device.

Arizona’s Rules on Electronics Disposal

Arizona does not have a statewide ban on residential electronics in household trash the way some states do. That means, technically, a private residence in most of Arizona can legally put a computer in the regular trash. But “legal” and “a good idea” are different things — and the rules change for businesses.

• Businesses: electronics that qualify as hazardous waste under federal and state regulations (many older CRT monitors, and any device containing certain batteries) cannot simply go in a business’s regular dumpster. Commercial generators of electronic waste have stricter handling obligations than households.
• Households: while not always illegal, throwing a computer away wastes recoverable materials, and it risks your personal data ending up in a landfill on an unwiped hard drive.
• Local ordinances: some cities and waste haulers in the Phoenix area restrict electronics in curbside bins even for residents, so check with your specific trash provider before assuming it’s allowed.

Why Recycling Is the Better Move Either Way

Even where it’s technically legal, electronics contain materials like lead, mercury, and lithium that don’t belong in a landfill, along with metals and components that can be recovered and reused. Recycling also means your data gets properly destroyed instead of sitting on a hard drive in a landfill.

Recycle It Free in Peoria, AZ Instead

Arizona Computer Recycling takes computers, monitors, and most electronics for free, with certified data destruction included. Call 602-324-0747 or request a pickup online. We’re located at 7642 W Vogel Ave, Bldg #3, Peoria, AZ 85345.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it illegal to throw a computer in the trash in Arizona?

For most households it isn’t explicitly banned statewide, but businesses face stricter hazardous waste rules, and some local trash haulers restrict electronics even for residents. Recycling is free and avoids the question entirely.

What makes electronics hazardous waste?

Components like lead in older CRT monitors, mercury in some displays, and lithium in batteries are considered hazardous and require special handling, especially for businesses.

Can my business get in trouble for throwing away old computers?

Businesses that generate electronic waste have stricter disposal obligations than households under federal and state hazardous waste rules. Using a certified recycler avoids the risk.

Is it better to recycle a computer even if it’s legal to trash it?

Yes. Recycling keeps hazardous materials out of landfills, recovers reusable metals and components, and ensures your data is properly destroyed rather than left on a hard drive.

Searching for a recycling drop-off near me in Peoria, AZ? Instead of letting old computers, monitors, and cables pile up in a closet or garage, you can bring them straight to Arizona Computer Recycling. We accept walk-in drop-offs from Peoria residents and businesses, so there’s no need to wait on a scheduled pickup if you’d rather handle it yourself.

Where to Drop Off Your Electronics

Our drop-off location is at 7642 W Vogel Ave, Bldg #3, Peoria, AZ 85345 — the same West Valley facility where we process e-waste for the greater Phoenix area. Call 602-324-0747 before you head over so our team can confirm current drop-off hours and let you know if a device needs anything special, such as a battery removed before it’s accepted.

What You Can Drop Off

We accept a wide range of computer and electronic equipment for drop-off, including:

• Desktop computers, laptops, and tablets
• Monitors, TVs, and printers
• Keyboards, mice, cables, and other accessories
• Networking equipment, servers, and hard drives
• Small household and office electronics

If you’re unsure whether an item is accepted, a quick call to 602-324-0747 will get you a straight answer before you make the trip.

Protecting Your Data

Any hard drives or storage devices you drop off can be securely wiped or destroyed as part of our recycling process, so your personal or business data doesn’t leave with the hardware. This is the same certified data destruction process we use for our commercial IT asset disposition clients.

Have a Larger Load? Skip the Drive

If you have a large quantity of equipment to get rid of, you may not need to drive it in at all. We offer free pickup for qualifying loads within Maricopa County — generally 10 or more items within 10 miles of our Peoria facility, or 20 or more items farther out. Request a pickup online or call 602-324-0747 to see if your load qualifies.

Visit Us in Peoria

Whether you’re clearing out a single old laptop or a garage full of retired electronics, Arizona Computer Recycling makes drop-off simple. Stop by 7642 W Vogel Ave, Bldg #3, Peoria, AZ 85345, or call 602-324-0747 with any questions before you come in.

Scottsdale is home to a lot of fast-growing businesses, tech offices, and high-turnover IT equipment — which means a lot of retired computers, laptops, and networking gear looking for a responsible place to go. Arizona Computer Recycling serves Scottsdale as part of our greater Phoenix service area, offering secure, certified electronics recycling without the drive across town feeling like a hassle.

Free Pickup for Scottsdale Businesses and Residents

Rather than asking you to haul equipment across the Valley, we offer free pickup for bulk loads, office equipment, and heavier items. This is especially useful for Scottsdale businesses decommissioning office computers, server rooms, or point-of-sale systems. Request a pickup online and we’ll schedule a time that works for you.

Certified Data Destruction for Scottsdale Businesses

Scottsdale’s business community includes plenty of firms handling sensitive client data — financial services, medical and dental offices, real estate, and professional services among them. Every device we process that could hold data is wiped with certified software or physically destroyed if it can’t be wiped, and we offer R2 and RIOS certified data destruction for businesses that need documented compliance.

Your Equipment Might Be Worth Cash

If your Scottsdale office is retiring computers, monitors, or laptops that still work, ask us what they’re worth before you write them off as e-waste. We often pay cash for functional equipment instead of simply recycling it — learn how our buyback program works.

What We Accept

Desktops, laptops, monitors, printers, networking equipment, servers, cables, and most consumer and business electronics. TVs are accepted only alongside at least one computer or laptop per TV, and we don’t take medical devices or kitchen appliances.

Schedule Your Pickup or Drop-Off

Our main processing facility is at 7642 W Vogel Ave, Bldg #3, Peoria, AZ 85345. Call 602-324-0747 or request a free pickup to get your Scottsdale office or home electronics recycled responsibly.

Between Arizona State University, a busy downtown business district, and a steady stream of residential turnover, Tempe generates plenty of retired laptops, desktops, and office electronics every year. Arizona Computer Recycling serves Tempe as part of our greater Phoenix service area, so you don’t have to figure out what to do with an old computer on your own.

Free Pickup for Tempe

We offer free pickup throughout Tempe for bulk loads, office equipment, and anything too heavy or bulky to haul yourself — old CRT monitors, multiple desktop towers, or a full office’s worth of retired IT equipment. Request a pickup online and we’ll schedule a time that works.

Students & Residents: What to Do With an Old Laptop

If you’re a student, recent grad, or Tempe resident with a laptop or desktop that no longer works (or one you’re upgrading from), bring it to our Peoria facility or request a pickup. If it still works, we may pay you cash for it rather than just recycling it — see how our buyback program works.

Secure Data Destruction for Tempe Businesses

Tempe’s business and tech corridor includes plenty of companies retiring computers, servers, and networking equipment that hold sensitive data. Every device we process that could hold data is wiped using certified software or physically destroyed if it can’t be wiped, with R2 and RIOS certified data destruction available for businesses that need documented compliance.

What We Accept

Desktops, laptops, monitors, printers, networking equipment, servers, cables, and most consumer and business electronics. TVs are accepted only alongside at least one computer or laptop per TV; we don’t take medical devices or kitchen appliances.

Schedule Your Pickup or Drop-Off

Our main processing facility is at 7642 W Vogel Ave, Bldg #3, Peoria, AZ 85345. Call 602-324-0747 or request a free pickup to get your Tempe electronics recycled responsibly.

Law firms and medical clinics handle some of the most sensitive data that exists — client files, medical records, financial information — and when a computer or server holding that data reaches end of life, disposal isn’t a step to shortcut. Arizona Computer Recycling provides certified hard drive shredding and data destruction for Glendale businesses that can’t afford a data breach on their way to the recycling bin.

Why Regulated Businesses Need Certified Destruction

Deleting files or reformatting a drive doesn’t actually erase the data — it just hides it, and it’s recoverable with widely available software. For a law firm or medical clinic, that’s a liability, not a convenience. Certified destruction means the data is either wiped using software that meets recognized standards, or the drive is physically destroyed so recovery is impossible.

Our Hard Drive Shredding Process for Glendale Businesses

• Secure intake: devices are logged and secured the moment they arrive, whether dropped off or collected via pickup.
• Certified wiping or physical destruction: drives that can be wiped are cleared with certified software; drives that can’t are physically destroyed.
• R2 / RIOS certified documentation: for businesses that need to show proof of destruction for compliance, insurance, or client assurance purposes.

Who This Is For

Certified hard drive destruction matters most for:

• Law firms retiring case-management systems or office computers
• Medical and dental offices decommissioning EHR systems or workstations
• Financial services and accounting firms handling client financial data
• Any Glendale business subject to HIPAA, GLBA, or similar data-handling regulations

Free Pickup for Glendale

We offer free pickup for Glendale businesses, so sensitive equipment doesn’t have to sit in a storage closet waiting for someone to drive it across town. Request a pickup online or call to schedule.

Schedule Certified Destruction

Call 602-324-0747 to discuss certified hard drive shredding for your Glendale practice or firm. Our processing facility is at 7642 W Vogel Ave, Bldg #3, Peoria, AZ 85345.

“E-waste” covers a lot more than computers. Servers, monitors, TVs, networking gear, cables, and even lab and medical electronics all count — and all of it needs to go somewhere responsible when it reaches end of life. Arizona Computer Recycling serves as the e-waste center for Surprise, AZ residents and businesses, accepting a far wider range of equipment than a typical computer recycler.

What Counts as E-Waste

Beyond desktops and laptops, we process:

• Servers and networking equipment (switches, routers, racks)
• Monitors and TVs (when paired with at least one computer or laptop per TV)
• Printers, copiers, and office electronics
• Cables, chargers, and peripherals
• Lab and testing equipment with electronic components
• Phones, tablets, and other consumer electronics

Free Drop-Off and Pickup for Surprise

You can bring items to our Peoria processing facility, or request free pickup if you’re clearing out a garage, storage unit, or office in Surprise. Request a pickup online and we’ll handle the rest.

Data Security for Servers and Networked Equipment

Servers and networking gear often hold more sensitive data than a single laptop. Every device that could hold data is wiped using certified software or physically destroyed if it can’t be wiped, with R2 and RIOS certified documentation available for businesses that need it.

What We Don’t Take

A couple of exceptions: TVs are only accepted alongside at least one computer or laptop per TV, and we don’t take medical devices or kitchen appliances.

Responsible Processing, Not Export

Unlike some e-waste haulers, we process everything locally at our Peoria facility and never export e-waste overseas. Functional equipment is tested and resold or donated; everything else is recycled responsibly.

Visit Our E-Waste Center

Call 602-324-0747 or request a free pickup to recycle your Surprise-area electronics, whatever kind they are. Our main facility is at 7642 W Vogel Ave, Bldg #3, Peoria, AZ 85345.