Most consumers are unaware that computer and electronic equipment contains toxic materials and heavy metals. These materials, if thrown in the trash, will end up in a landfill or incinerated, potentially creating an unsafe environment. To reduce the environmental impact caused by improper disposal, and at the same time increase recycling in Bergen County, the BCUA has opened a Computer and Electronics Recycling Depot for Bergen County residents and businesses. At the Computer Recycling Depot, the BCUA collects all types of computer and electronic equipment such as monitors, Computer Processing Units (CPU's), laptop computers, printers, keyboards, fax machines, hard drives, modems, speakers, power sources and wiring for recycling and reuse.

For Residents

The BCUA operates a NJDEP approved Computer and Electronics Recycling Depot for all Bergen County residents. All types of computer and electronic equipment are collected, by appointment only, for recycling. The Computer and Electronics Recycling Depot is open Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Contact the BCUA Environmental Programs Hotline at (201) 807-5825 to schedule an appointment or for more information.

In addtion, the BCUA conducts computer and electronic collection events during the year throughout the county.  Click here for a calander of events.

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In addition to the BCUA program, the following computer recycling programs are also available for Bergen County residents:

MRM Electronics Recycling Program (Click here for more information.)

 
Goodwill RECONNECT Electronics Recycling Program (Click here for more information)

  
STAPLES Computer Recycling (click here for more information)

Office Depot, Inc. Computer Recycling (click here for more information)

LAUNCHES FEB. 15, 2009
Best Buy Electronics Recycling - Fee charged and gift card issued
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For Businesses

The Computer and Electronics Recycling Depot accepts equipment from businesses for a nominal fee. Payment must be made by check only and materials must be received by appointment only. Contact the BCUA Environmental Programs Hotline at (201) 807-5825 for complete details. Click here for fees and additional program information.

Acceptable Materials

• Monitors, CPU's, printers, keyboards, faxes, copiers, laptops, and components such as hard drives, circuit boards, speakers, modems, motherboards, and power supplies.
• Television sets and VCR's
• Stereo equipment
• Cellular phones
  

Location & Hours

Bergen County Utilities Authority
Foot of Empire Boulevard
Moonachie, NJ

Collection hours are 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays.

Directions

• Traveling Route 17 North - Exit at Moonachie/Wood-Ridge exit. Make right at light onto Moonachie Ave. Pass Teterboro Airport (on your left) and continue going straight until road ends into BCUA facilities. Follow green and white computer and electronic recycling program signs.
• Traveling Route 17 South - Exit at Moonachie/Wood-Ridge exit (exit is by The Fiesta). Make left at light onto Moonachie Avenue. Pass Teterboro Airport (on your left) and continue going straight until road ends into BCUA facilities. Follow green and white computer and electronic recycling program signs.