Drop-off EventElectronic Waste, Paper Shredding and Medication Disposal On the day of the event, there will be two entrances to the event. Both entrances lead onto the Township complex at 4200 Telegraph Rd via Andover Rd. Enter Andover Rd from Long Lake Rd heading south or enter Andover Rd from south bound Telegraph and head west.
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Below are some alternatives available to residents for disposal of these items.
Commercial Computer and Technology Recycling
Many companies have established a year-round recycling program for consumer electronics. See the information below on options for recycling electronic waste.
ERG Environmental Services
13040 Merriman, Livonia, Michigan 48150
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Cost: $0.75/pound with a $20 minimum
Phone: 734-437-9650
Gesher Human Services
29699 Southfield Road, Southfield, Michigan 48076
(Use southside entrance of building by Arby's, look for eCycle logo and ring the bell for service)
Tuesdays 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 248-233-4477
Great Lakes Electronics
6635 Sterling Drive South, Sterling Heights, Michigan 48312
Fridays 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Cost: Free (Limit 8 items per person)
Phone: 888-392-7831
High Tech Recycling
37 West Yale Avenue, Pontiac, Michigan 48340
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost: Free (No tube TVs accepted; tube monitors $10)
Phone: 248-270-5842
High Tech Recycling Flyer
Retail Store Drop-Off Locations
Best Buy customers can bring up to three units per day, per household, to any U.S. Best Buy store for recycling. This policy is valid regardless of where the customer bought the item, what brand it is, or how old it is. Through this program the company will accept an extensive list of consumer electronics, including televisions and monitors up to 32 inches, computer CPUs and notebooks, small electronics, VCR and DVD players, and phones, as well as accessories such as keyboards, mice, and remotes. There is no charge for this service. For more information on the Best Buy program, click here.
Staples has a program for customers to recycle e–waste by bringing their used computers, monitors, laptops, and desktop printers, and fax machines to any U.S. Staples store. All brands are accepted. No charge, limit seven items per day, no televisions or oversized printers.
For more information on the Staples e-waste recycling program, click here.
Office Depot/Office Max stores across the country are now offering a low cost recycling service for consumer electronics. Boxes can be purchased for $5, $10 or $15. The box is then taken home and filled with electronics. The open box is then returned to the store. The store will then ship the material for recycling. For more information on the Office Depot program click here.