FAQs
General FAQs
- Recycling obsolete computer equipment reduces the amount of solid waste filling our landfills.
- Recycling helps you comply with certain federal and state environmental statutes.
- Computer Recycling Center, LLC is located at 1326 E Trafficway St, Springfield, Missouri 65802.
- Our hours of operation are Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm.
Computer Recycling Center, LLC currently accepts:
- Monitors
- Televisions
- PC’s
- Laptops
- Mice
- Keyboards
- Printers
- Scanners
- Speakers
- Cell Phones
- Various other e-waste items
Please see a complete list on our “Accepted Items List” page.
Computer Recycling Center charges a recycling fee on materials where the cost to properly recycle the materials is more expensive than the value of the materials they are able to recover. Costs are mostly derived from safe and environmentally friendly handling, shipping, managing Hazardous Materials (like lead, mercury, batteries, and other heavy metals) as well as to Destroy the Data in many devices. Computer Recycling Center maintains third party, industry leading certifications so that you can be confident that all materials entrusted to them are data secured and properly recycled.
Electronic Waste FAQs
E-waste is defined as unwanted or end-of-life electronics or electrical devices and their parts. Simply put, anything with a battery or a cord can and should be recycled.
E-Waste contains hazardous materials such as mercury, lead, and cadmium that can cause real and lasting damage to our environment and public health.
Data Destruction FAQs
Not at all. We are NAID AAA and R2 Certified to locate and destroy all data entrusted to us before it leaves our facility.
For mobile document shredding contact our sister company Big Bear Shredding or, you can drop off at our secure facility during our business hours.
Universal Waste FAQs
Universal waste is a special classification of hazardous waste with special treatment and handling criteria set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Universal waste consists of batteries, most light bulbs, and all mercury (Hg) containing devices.
Universal waste contains mercury, acids, and other hazardous materials. Additionally, Federal and State laws require that these materials be managed properly.
Appliance Waste FAQs
Appliance waste, also known as “white goods,” consists of household goods such as microwaves, toasters, washers, dryers and ovens.
Appliance waste items are large and take up a lot of landfill volume. Most items also contain hazardous substances such as oils, circuit boards, PCB capacitors, and mercury.
We do not accept appliances that contain refrigerant. This includes refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners.
