Recycling Sites, especially for electronics:
| Name | Phone / Web | Address | Items accepted | Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. C (Kurt) | 412-377-0991 | He picks up items where you live in McKeesport. | TVs, electronics, appliances, refrigerators. Will also do clean-outs. | Free IF McKeesport resident, fees if not. Do NOT place items at curb (kids tend to smash items). |
| E-Loop E-Waste Recycling |
724-519-7646 eloopllc.com |
Plum: (Also State College, PA) |
Computers, televisions, fluorescent tubes, small appliances, batteries. Click here to see accepted items and call ahead for current fees. |
Tip: put any TV with broken glass in a cardboard box! . |
| Staples | staples.com | Area stores including 796 Tri County Plaza 800 Rostraver Road Belle Vernon, PA 15012 724.929.5020 |
No TVs, bulbs or appliances. Click here for list of items accepted for free. | Limit 7 items per day. Some items can be traded in for a gift card. |
| Best Buy | 1-888-237-8289 bestbuy.com |
Area stores including Century III 473 Clairton Blvd Pittsburgh, PA 15236 888-229-3770 |
Most electronics. No TVs in PA, though as of Dec. 2018, will haul TV for $19.99 when new one purchased or $25. if not. Click here for program details. | Limit 3 items per day. Some newer items can be traded in for a gift card. |
| Goodwill | 412-481-9005 goodwillswpa.org |
Several area locations, including North Versailles. 294 Lincoln Highway, N. Versailles, PA 15137 412-816-1420 |
Computers and gaming systems (working or not). NO TVs. Click here for program details. |
They also have used computers for purchase. Partners with Dell Reconnect. |
| Evolution E-Cycling |
412-390-3450
|
South Side 2235 Mary St. Pittsburgh, PA 15203 and more drop off locations including 1300 Lebanon Church Rd. Pleasant Hills, PA 15236 412-532-1772 |
TVs — for a fee. Many other items are free. Click here for a list of accepted items and program details. |
They will pickup, for a fee. Bulbs are taken for a fee. |
| Construction Junction | 412-243-5025 constructionjunction.org |
214 North Lexington Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15208 (Homewood/Point Breeze) |
Construction materials, some appliances, bicycles. | No electronics. |
| Commonwealth Computer Recycling |
866-925-2354 |
1628 Roseytown Road, Unit 8 Greensburg, PA 15601 |
Free data wiping for computers. Fee for some items. No televisions, bulbs, etc. Click here for a list of accepted items. |
Residential items taken only at collection events. |
| Environmental Coordination Services & Recycling | 412-823-3114 ecsr.net |
1600 Greensburg Pike, North Versailles, PA 15137 |
See site for rates. No cash. Accept TVs & electronics. | Can drop off on select weekdays, but must schedule an appointment for Saturdays. Can pick up for a fee. |
| Recycle Nation | recyclenation.com | Links to resources by ZIP. |
It is always a good idea to call before taking your items somewhere.
In addition, here are links to external sites which list recycling options:
- White Oak Boro has offered electronic drop-off days once or twice per year. 412-672-9727. woboro.com.
- CLP Recycling (including books, clothing, plastic, bikes)
- Dell Reconnect