Electronics Recycling Guidelines

  • Electronics Recycling

  • A number of businesses in the area accept electronic devices for recycling. Some may charge a small fee. Check the Yellow Pages for additional locations. The listings provided below are Saginaw locations.

    Upcoming E-Waste Recycling Events

    Click Here for a .pdf of the E-Waste event flyer for the upcoming events on May 18th, 2013 and October 12th, 2013. Click Here for a .pdf of the Household Special Waste/E-Waste event on June 22nd, 2013. The flyers include important infromation on acceptable items, drop off locations, and drop off day rules.

    Sony website offers options:

    Sony Electronics launched a new website to help consumers find the best way to recycle or trade in their electronic waste. The website offers a trade-in program for some Sony products, offering customers credit toward new products in some cases. The site also directs owners of non-Sony products to the nearest e-waste recycling sites to their location through a ZIP code search. For customers living more than 25 miles from a Sony drop-off center, the company is offering free shipping and recycling on Sony-branded products that weigh less than 25 pounds. Vist the website…

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  • Cell Phones
    Cell Phones

    Cell PhonesA variety of cell phone recycling and reuse programs are available locally. Some programs require the phone chargers and manual with the phone. Call the participating business for details.

    Postage paid mailing pouches are also available at participating libraries, schools and municipal offices, or call MMWA at 989-781-9555.

    Where To Recycle It
    • ABC Appliance, Inc.
    • 4150 Bay Rd, Saginaw
    • (989)792-4432
    • Advanced Wireless PCS
    • 4880 Gratiot Rd Ste 2, Saginaw
    • (989)799-6645
    • Advanced Wireless PCS
    • Fashion Square Mall, Saginaw
    • (989)790-2702
    • ALLTEL
    • 5025 Bay Rd, Saginaw
    • (989)792-1156
    • Best Buy
    • 4406 Bay Rd, Saginaw
    • (989) 799-8266
    • Best Buy Electronics Recycling
    • Lowe’s
    • 2258 Tittabawassee Rd, Saginaw
    • (989)791-4524
    • RadioShack
    • 5051 State St, Saginaw
    • (989)799-3059
    • www.radioshack.com
    • 4874 Fashion Square Mall, Saginaw
    • (989)791-1920
    • www.radioshack.com
    • Sears
    • 4900 Fashion Square Mall, Saginaw
    • (989)797-7200
    • Sprint PCS
    • 3125 Tittabawassee Rd, Saginaw
    • (989)497-1101
    • Staples
    • Saginaw Square Shopping Ctr
    • 2860 Tittabawassee Rd, Saginaw
    • (989)793-9123
    • www.staples.com
    • Target
    • (accepts only iPods)
    • 2772 Tittabawassee Rd, Saginaw
    • (989)793-7226
    • Verizon Wireless
    • 5054 Bay Rd, Saginaw
    • (989)790-2155
    • Wohlfeil Ace Hardware
    • 5818 State, Saginaw
    • (989)799-0942
    • www.wohlfeil.com
  • Computer Equipment
    Computer Equipment

    Computer EquipmentWith the computer industry changing so rapidly, many computer manufacturers have implemented recycling and donation programs for obsolete and used computers. Contact the listings below for more information

    Where to recycle it
    • Computer Disk Recycling
    • Green Disk
    • www.greendisk.com
    • 1-800-305-DISK
    • Local Computer Businesses
    • Bridgeport Computer Service
    • 5354 Baker, Bridgeport
    • 989-777-7458
    • CompuTech
    • 104 W. Belle Ave, St. Charles
    • 989-865-6650
    • Computer Country
    • 146 S. Main, Ste 5, Frankenmuth
    • 989-652-8744
    • Cyber Tech Systems
    • 3215 Bay Rd, Saginaw
    • 989-793-7920
    • Ramjet Sales
    • 622 Gratiot, Saginaw
    • 989-793-3200
    • Area Computer Retailers
    • Best Buy
    • 4406 Bay Rd, Saginaw
    • 989-799-8266
    • Best Buy Electronics Recycling
    • RadioShack
    • 5051 State St, Saginaw
    • (989)799-3059
    • www.radioshack.com
    • 4874 Fashion Square Mall, Saginaw
    • (989)791-1920
    • www.radioshack.com
    • Sam’s Club
    • 5656 Bay Rd, Saginaw
    • 989-790-0954
    • www.samsclub.com
    • Staples
    • Saginaw Square Shopping Center
    • 2860 Tittabawassee Rd, Saginaw
    • 989-793-9123
    • www.staples.com
  • Inkjet Cartridges
    Inkjet Cartridges

    Inkjet CartridgesOver 50% of U.S. households have at least one computer and that means they probably have a printer, too. Many ink jet cartridges are recyclable. For free, easy recycling of most brands of inkjet cartridges, pick up Enviro-smart mailing pouches at the following locations:

    Where To Recycle It
    • Drop Off Recycling Locations
    • Choice Office Products
    • 2125 Marshall Ct, Saginaw
    • 989-497-4500
    • Office Max
    • 2272 Tittabawassee Rd, Saginaw
    • 989-799-1566
    • www.officemax.com
    • Print Express Office Products
    • 7760 Gratiot Rd, Saginaw
    • 989-781-4531
    • www.peop.biz
    • Staples
    • Saginaw Square Shopping Ctr
    • 2860 Tittabawassee Rd, Saginaw
    • (989)793-9123
    • Cartridge World
    • 5699 Bay Rd, Saginaw
    • 989-790-8060
    • www.cartridgeworldusa.com
    • Cartridge World
    • Cartridge World
    • 989-790-2855
    • www.cartridgeworldusa.com
    • Recycle I.T.
    • 5789 State St., Ste 3B, Saginaw
    • 989-497-1465
  • Smoke Detectors
    Smoke Detectors

    Smoke DetectorsProper disposal of smoke detectors is important, as they contain a trace amount of radioactive material. There may be a small disposal fee.

    Where To Recycle It
    • Gale Fire Protection, Inc.
    • 10248 Pierce Rd.
    • Freeland
    • 989-695-9800
    • Vanguard Fire & Security Co.
    • 1633 Champagne Dr.
    • Saginaw
    • 989-755-7790
  • Batteries/Rechargeable
    Batteries/Rechargeable

    Batteries/RechargeableRegular household batteries, such as AAA, AA, C, D and 9 volt, are now manufactured with virtually no heavy metals and may be safely disposed of in the trash. Some batteries, including hearing aid batteries, can be recycled. See listing below for various recycling options.

    Lead Acid Batteries

    Lead acid batteries used in cars, boats, snowmobiles and ATV’s, are accepted for recycling at a number of retail stores and automotive service facilities selling new lead-acid batteries. A core charge of $10 – $15 is usually assessed by the retailer. Also check the Yellow Pages under Auto Parts, Scrap Yards, Recycling Drop-Off Centers or Car Batteries. (see automotive recycling).

    Rechargeable Batteries

    Check the batteries in cordless power tools, laptop computers, cordless and cell phones, PDA’s, camcorders, and remote control toys. If they no longer hold a charge recycle them. The Call 2 Reclyce Corporation works with retail stores to collect rechargeable batteries for recycling. Call 877-2-RECYCLE or visit www.call2recycle.com for more information. Local drop off locations include:

    Where To Recycle It
    • ABC Appliance, Inc.
    • 4150 Bay Rd, Saginaw
    • (989)792-4432
    • Advanced Wireless PCS
    • 4880 Gratiot Rd Ste 2, Saginaw
    • (989)799-6645
    • Advanced Wireless PCS
    • Fashion Square Mall, Saginaw
    • (989)790-2702
    • ALLTEL
    • 5025 Bay Rd, Saginaw
    • (989)792-1156
    • Batteries Plus
    • 2930 McCarty Rd, Saginaw
    • (989)497-8288
    • www.batteriesplus.com
    • Best Buy
    • 4406 Bay Rd, Saginaw
    • (989) 799-8266
    • Best Buy Electronics Recycling
    • Fastenal
    • 3225 Christy Way N, Saginaw
    • (989)799-9277
    • Home Depot
    • 8670 Gratiot Rd, Saginaw
    • (989)781-3611
    • 3132 Bucker Drive, Saginaw
    • (989)249-1440
    • Lowe’s
    • 2258 Tittabawassee Rd, Saginaw
    • (989)791-4524
    • RadioShack
    • 5051 State St, Saginaw
    • (989)799-3059
    • www.radioshack.com
    • 4874 Fashion Square Mall, Saginaw
    • (989)791-1920
    • www.radioshack.com
    • Rogers’ Hobbies
    • 5620 State St, Saginaw
    • (989)790-0080
    • Sam’s Club
    • 5656 Bay Rd, Saginaw
    • (989)799-4617
    • Sears
    • 4900 Fashion Square Mall, Saginaw
    • (989)797-7200
    • Sprint PCS
    • 3125 Tittabawassee Rd, Saginaw
    • (989)497-1101
    • Staples
    • Saginaw Square Shopping Ctr
    • 2860 Tittabawassee Rd, Saginaw
    • (989)793-9123
    • www.staples.com
    • Verizon Wireless
    • 5054 Bay Rd, Saginaw
    • (989)790-2155
  • Televisions
    Televisions

    Old TV See the list below for local businesses that will properly recycle your old television set.

    Where To Recycle It
    • Best Buy
    • 4406 Bay Rd
    • Saginaw
    • 989-799-8266
    • Best Buy Electronics Recycling
    • Black Sheep Electronics/Radio Shack Dealer
    • 249 W. Saginaw St
    • Hemlock
    • 989-642-3752
    • Call first. Accepts working and some non-working. May also qualify for a trade in.
    • Budget Electronics
    • 3165 Shattuck Rd
    • Saginaw
    • 989-793-8434
    • Accepts TVs 10 years or newer
    • Gacek TV
    • 6371 Bridgeport Village Square
    • Bridgeport
    • 989-777-0060
    • Call first. Has limited space. Wants make and model.
    • Goodwill Industries
    • Fashion Square Store & Donation Site
    • 4675 Bay Rd.
    • Saginaw
    • Good Will Environmental Impact
    • 989-799-5417
    • ReStore Saginaw
    • 315 W. Holland
    • Saginaw
    • 989-754-9435
    • Will accept all working TVs.
    • Salvation Army
    • 5700 W. State St.
    • Saginaw
    • 989-249-0403
    • Will accept all working TVs.
    • WM Recycle America
    • 1957 Findley
    • Saginaw
    • WM eCycle
    • 989-754-6511

  • The Listings on this website do not constitute an endorsement by Mid Michigan Waste Authority. The information provided is not all inclusive and is subject to change without notice.

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  • Upcoming Events

    Household Special Waste Collection
    Saturday - June 22, 2013
    9 am - 1 pm
    Arthur Hill High School
    Saginaw

    Electronic Waste Drop-Off Event
    Saturday - October 12, 2013
    9 am - 1 pm
    Davenport University
    Saginaw

 
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