Electronic Waste

Information Technology is happy to accept the Electronic Waste from any member of the Lewis & Clark community*.

As of January 1, 2010, it is a violation of Oregon State Law to dispose of computers, monitors and televisions. These items must be processed through an appropriate electronic waste recycler.

Please bring your E-waste to the Information Technology Main Office, Watzek 113, during normal business hours.

Acceptable Electronic Waste

Computers - Desktops or Laptops

Computer Accessories - Printers, scanners, keyboards, mice, monitors

Personal Electronics - Cell phones, music players, stereos

Televisions

Video Game Consoles and Accessories (even your games!)

Furbies, Zhu Zhu pets

Unacceptable Waste

Large appliances - refrigerators, ovens, dish washers

Home Electrics - lamps, heated blankets, slow cookers, blenders, heaters

If you need assistance with your E-waste, please do not hesitate to contact a Field Technician to arrange for pickup, techs@lclark.edu or call x7020.

Every attempt will be made to remove personal information from computers submitted for E-waste.

Lewis & Clark's E-waste is handled by EcoBinary, a local electronics recycler.

Learn more about Electronic Waste and why you should recycle your old cell phones and computers.

*We reserve the right to refuse waste for any reason under any circumstance.