Electronic Waste and Household Hazardous Waste Disposal

Noble Environmental is partnering with the City for

E-waste and Household Hazardous Waste Collection!

City of Pittsburgh residents can make appointments to recycle their electronics through our vendor, Noble Environmental, starting in 2026. Options include weekly drop offs, community events, and curbside pickups. Fees apply based on material type and quantity or weight.

Residents can start signing up for drop-off and community events on Noble’s website at this link, https://nobleenviro.com/pittsburgh/

Check back here for more information on curbside collection coming soon!

Electronic Waste Recycling

Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC)

Pennsylvania Resources Council's award-winning Collection Events program has served the residents of Southwestern Pennsylvania for over 20 years. The Hard To Recycle Program provides access for the safe and responsible disposal of electronics, freon containing appliances, styrofoam, tires, and many other materials. PRC prioritizes responsible disposal and affordable cost for residents. For complete details around events, including registration information, dates, and costs please visitprc.org/collectionevents or call 412-488-7490.

 

Evolution E-cycling

Residents can drop-off office/audio equipment for free at their Southside location or at 1 of 12 Guardian storage locations for free. 
TVs, CRT monitors and printers have to be taken to their Southside location. TVs and CRTs are $1/lb and printers are $5-10 each. 
Click here to learn more on their website!

Frick Park Environmental Center

City of Pittsburgh residents can drop off disposable, single-use alkaline batteries inside the Frick Park Environmental Center free of charge.

Staples

Staples will give you points when you recycle batteries, tech, and more! Go on their website here for more details and when you go to the store head to checkout to redeem your points with a team member!

 

University of Pittsburgh

The University of Pittsburgh also has free drop-off locations for these batteries all around its campus! Please go on their website for more info.

 

Why must I recycle my Electronic Waste?

Due to the passing of the Covered Device Recycling Act (CDRA) in 2010 it banned televisions, computers, and other electronic devices from being placed at the curb and sent to landfill. The Pennsylvania state law was imposed by the Department of Environmental Protection.

Covered Devices Recycling Act (CDRA)

For more information about CDRA Pa Act 108 or for a more comprehensive list of recyclers, please visit the Department of Environmental Protection’s CDRA Program Page.

Household Hazardous Waste Recycling

Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC)

Pennsylvania Resources Council's award-winning Collection Events program has served the residents of Southwestern Pennsylvania for over 20 years. The Household Chemical Collection program offers opportunities to safely and responsibly dispose of material such as paint, pesticides, cleaner, and other chemicals. PRC prioritizes responsible disposal and affordable cost for residents. For complete details around events, including registration information, dates, and costs please visit prc.org/collectionevents or call 412-488-7490.

Statewide Household Hazardous Waste Information

Household Hazardous Wastes (HHW) are those waste produced in our households that are hazardous in nature, but are not regulated as hazardous waste, under federal and state laws. Click here to learn more.  

Do not place the following items out with your normal trash or recycling for curbside pick-up:

  • TVs
  • Monitors
  • Printers
  • CFL Lightbulbs
  • All Peripherals - Keyboards, Mice, External Drives and anything plugged into a computer
  • Household Hazardous materials such as propane tanks, liquid paint, pesticides, corrosives, aerosols, oil or antifreeze.

For additional Electronic and Household Waste and Recycling Resources

last updated: 01/14/2026

Back to top