Sustainability

E-Waste Recycling

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E-waste, or electronic waste, includes devices that are no longer working, unwanted, or at the end of their life. While modern electronics are safe to use above ground, many contain toxic materials that can pose serious environmental risks when buried in landfills. As technology continues to advance rapidly and the volume of e-waste grows, it is important to be mindful of our consumption and responsibly recycle older devices. 

E-waste recycling at »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵis available for college-owned electronics only and is not open to the public at this time.

Who is involved?

At this time, Colorado College's e-waste recycling is available only for college-owned electronics. We will take acceptable e-waste items that are owned by the school.

If you are ineligible for our program, please refer to our information on local e-waste services.

 

Our Partner: We partner with (IED) for our e-waste recycling program. IED is a sustainability-driven, customer-centric company aiming to reduce electronics waste.

"At IER, sustainability isn't just a goal—it's our guiding principle. With a passion for environmental responsibility, we specialize in IT asset disposition and electronics recycling. Our expert team ensures secure data destruction and delivers comprehensive IT services, all tailored to your specific requirements. Join us in our mission to make a positive impact on the planet, one electronic device at a time."

 

As Colorado College’s e-waste program will no longer accept personal items, we encourage you to use the following local e-waste recycling services for proper disposal of personal electronics:

  • E-Tech Recyclers
     

  • Urban Recycling

  • IER: ITAD Electronics Recyclers

These recyclers ensure that your electronic waste is handled in an environmentally responsible manner.

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What to Recycle?

AC Adaptors
Alarm Clocks
All In One Computers
Amazon Firesticks/Chromecasts
Amps
Baby Monitors
Boomboxes
Cable Boxes
Cables
Calculators
Cameras & lenses
Carpet Cleaners
Car Stereos, Radios, & Speakers
Cassette Tapes/VHS tapes
CDs/DVDs
Cell Phones
Christmas Lights
Copy Machines
Credit Card Machines
Digital Watches
Docking Stations
Drones
DVD/VCR player
Electric Fireplaces
Electric Guitars/Keyboards
Electric Law Mower
Electric Power Tools
Electric Scooters
Electric Toys
Electrical Wire & Stereo Cables
External Hard Drives
Fans
Flat Screen Computer Monitors
Flat Screen TV’s
Flash Drives
GPS Devices
Hair Dryers/Curling Irons
Hard Drives & Memory
Headphones
Hoover Boards
iPods
Ink and Toners
Keyboards & Mice
Lamps
Laptops
Microphones
Microscopes
Microwaves
Modems/Routers
Network Switches
Non-Household Batteries
Paper Shredders
PDA
Power Cords
POS Machines
Printers
Projectors
Remote Control Devices
Remotes
Sanitized Medical Equipment
Satellite Dishes
Security Cameras
Servers & Network Equipment
Sewing Machines
Small Kitchen Appliances/Microwaves
Speakers
Stereo Equipment
Telescopes
Telephones
Turntables
Typewriters
UPS Devices (with/without battery)
Vacuums
Video Game Consoles
Video Games
Vintage Electronics
Walkie Talkies
Webcams
Wire Ethernet

Aerosol Cans
Alkaline & Household Batteries
Books
CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) Monitors & TVs
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Cardboard
Chemicals
Combustible Fuel Equipment
Equipment containing Mercury
Fluids
Freon Containing Equipment
Gasoline Equipment
Glass
Items Containing Asbestos
Light Bulbs
Mercury
Mercury Thermostats
Neon Signs
PCB (polychlorinated byphenyls) Ballasts
Paint
Paper
Plastic
Pressurized Tanks & Canisters
Projection TVs
Radioactive Equipment
Radioactive Materials
Smoke Detectors
Solar Panels
Solvents
Swollen/Damaged/Recalled Batteries
Tires
Un-sanitized Healthcare & Medical Equipment

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Where to Recycle E-Waste?

If you have a small amount of e-waste, we encourage you to use one of the campus drop-off bins. These bins primarily collect small electronics, batteries (see battery guidelines), and printer ink cartridges.

Drop-off bin locations:

  • The basement of Worner Campus Center (across from the stairs)
    • Ink and toner cartridges are accepted here. 
  • First floor of Tutt Library (across from the front welcome desk)
    • Ink and toner cartridges are accepted in Tutt Library (next to ITS).  
  • Office of Sustainability (first floor)

For large items or multiple items of e-waste, please schedule a pickup or drop-off with the Office of Sustainability. During the academic year, please fill out the form - located on the sidebar. During summer, you can reach out directly to Program Manager, Mae Rohrbach at mrohrbach@coloradocollege.edu. 

The Office of Sustainability also hosts e-waste collection events five times a year. Details are shared through on-campus communications. See more information on the sidebar. 

All college-owned computers must be processed through ITS to ensure secure data wiping and proper disposal.

For more information on:

  • Lifecycle replacement
  • Hardware repair
  • Secure data disposal

Visit the ITS website or contact the Help Desk. Devices should be delivered directly to the ITS Solutions Center on the first floor of Tutt Library. 

Items that contain hazardous materials or Freon (e.g., refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, etc.) require special handling and will be handled by Facilities Services. 

Please submit a work order to Facilities Services: Submit a Facilities Work Order

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Drop Off Events

If you have larger items (that don't fit into the bin) or a large amount of e-waste, the Office of Sustainability hosts five e-waste drop-off events throughout the year for the »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵcommunity. The drop-off events take place during Blocks 2-4-6-8 and once in the summer. The dates and location for the e-waste drop-off event are communicated through the Experiential Education newsletter (sent to faculty, staff, and students) and the Today@CC Digest, a week or more prior to the event.

We highly recommend dropping off your e-waste during these events. If these don't work for you, please consider filling out an e-waste request form below. 

E-Waste Request Form

During the academic year, please fill out the e-waste request form below if you meet any of the following criteria: 

  • You have a significant volume, heavy, and/or super bulky e-waste that you need assistance in moving to the collection site
  • You have a significant volume, heavy, and/or super bulky e-waste that you do not have a way to move to the collection site and need to arrange a pickup 
  • You couldn't make the drop-off event and it is time-sensitive, so you need to schedule a separate drop-off time at the collection site

To request a pickup, please fill out the . 

Local E-Waste Recycling Services

As Colorado College’s e-waste program will no longer accept personal items, we encourage you to use the following local e-waste recycling services for proper disposal of personal electronics:

  • E-Tech Recyclers
     

  • Urban Recycling

  • IER: ITAD Electronics Recyclers

These recyclers ensure that your electronic waste is handled in an environmentally responsible manner.

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