Electronic waste or also known as "e-waste" are items such as tvs, monitors, desktops, laptops and more. In Oregon it is illegal to dispose of e-waste in the trash. Consider reusing, repairing or donating your electronics prior to dropping them off these locations. Erase your data before recycling your electronics.

• Quick guide to erasing data from your Microsoft PCs
• Quick guide to erasing data from your Apple Macs

Residents can drop off the following for free at select locations:

• Computers
  • Desktops
  • Laptops
  • Tablets
  • E-readers
  • Small-scale servers
• Computer Monitors
• Televisions
• Printers
• Fax Machines
• Scanners
• Portable Digital Music Player
• Cable Receiver
• Satellite Receiver
• Router
• Modem
• Digital Converter Box
• Video Game Console
• VCRs
• DVD players/recorders
• Peripherals
  • Computer Keyboards
  • Computer Mice
  • Joysticks and Game Controllers
  • Docking Stations
  • Headphones & Earbuds
  • Standalone Computer Speakers
  • Headset
  • External drive
  • Digital or Media Streaming Device
  • Power Adapter Charger
  • Web Camera
  • Connecting Cables

Drop-off locations:

• Columbia County Transfer Station - 1601 Railroad Ave. St. Helens OR, 97051. Monday-Saturday 8am-5pm
• Goodwill - Scappoose - 51651 SE Second Street Scappoose, OR 97056. Monday-Sunday 10am-7pm
• Metro Central Transfer Station - 6161 NW 61st Ave. Portland, OR 97210. Monday-Sunday 8am-5pm
• Green Century Electronics Recycling - 2950 NW 29th Ave. Portland, OR 97210. Monday-Saturday 8am-5pm