Electronics contain mercury, lead, cadmium and hexavalent chromium which are hazardous to people and the environment when not properly recycled.  In addition to hazardous materials, electronics contain large amounts of glass, metal and plastic that can be recycled.  The Hazardous Waste Collection Facility will accept electronics from residents and businesses of Mesa County for a fee of $.42 per pound. 

The following items will be accepted for a fee of $.42 per pound:
	amplified speakers cables/ cords*  calculators camcorders cameras cell phones* computers copiers CPU’s DVD players fax machines game consoles	keyboards laptops MP3 Players/ Ipods monitors PDA’s peripherals printers scanners stereos televisions  VCR’s
* Cables/ Cords and Cell Phones will be accepted at no charge.

 Statistics 

•     2009- Accepted nearly 65 tons (129,455 pounds) of e-waste for recycling
•     2010- Accepted nearly 90 tons (179,936 pounds) of e-waste for recycling

    Follow this link for additional Electronics Recycling options.