Raleigh will be making it a bit easier to recycle TVs and computers once the electronics landfill ban goes into effect on July 1.
The city will be offering free curbside collection of computers and TVs for residents once a month on pre-assigned days.
Requests for computer or TV collections must have an appointment. Residents must call 250-2728 prior to the scheduled collection date to have electronics picked up. Items placed at the curb before scheduling an appointment are subject to Solid Waste Services administrative fees.
Pickups cannot be scheduled for items other than TVs or computers. Other electronics with a cord — such as computer monitors, printers, DVD or VHS players — can be collected only if you are scheduling pickup of a TV or computer.
The collection schedule is as follows:
- Northwest quadrant - first Monday of the month;
- Northeast quadrant - second Monday of the month;
- Southwest quadrant - third Monday of the month;
- Southeast quadrant - fourth Monday of the month
If you do not know which quadrant you reside, visit the City of Raleigh website (www.raleighnc.gov), click on the Maps icon in the upper left hand corner of the page, and click "View More Information." Enter your address and click the icon called "Services." Click the menu item just above the icons called "Solid Waste."
Those who do not want to wait for the next scheduled collection date may take items directly to a recycling drop-off center or pay for a special load pickup, which is $50 per load. Special loads can be scheduled by calling Solid Waste Services customer support at 996-6890.
In addition to the curbside collection, Raleigh offers two drop-off locations for all electronic items with a cord (except TVs over 36 inches) at the former EcoLube store at 4901 Atlantic Ave. 24 hours a day, and at the Solid Waste Services administrative office at 400 Peace St., accessible Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
All items with a cord including large-screen TVs are accepted at Wake's North and South multi-material facilities.
