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Dumbo Tech Cleanse

Recycle your tech + textiles responsibly at our annual event.

Dumbo Tech Cleanse

Once a year, we partner with the Lower East Side Ecology Center to help Dumbo recycle its tech and textiles.

Wednesday September 17 from 10am – 2pm in the Dumbo Archway Plaza

What we accept:

Working & non-working
  • Computers (laptops & desktops, servers, mainframes)
  • Monitors (CRT and flatscreen)
  • Handheld devices (smartphones, tablets, MP3 players, e-readers, etc.)
  • Network devices (routers, hubs, modems, etc.)
  • Peripherals (keyboards, mice, cables, cords, chargers, etc.)
  • Components (hard drives, CD-ROMs, circuit boards, power supplies, etc.)
  • Printers scanners, fax-machines, etc.
  • TVs, VCRs, DVRs, DVD & Blu-ray Players
  • Digital Converter Boxes, Cable/Satellite Receivers
  • Video-game consoles and accessories
  • Cell phones, pagers, PDAs
  • lead acid batteries, and lead acid batteries from UPS (uninterrupted power supplies)

Please note that media – i.e. VHS, CDs, DVDs – and batteries (other than lead acid batteries) are NOT accepted.

Clean and dry textiles
  • Clothing
  • Accessories (shoes, hats, bags, gloves)
  • Household textiles (towels, curtains, bedding)
  • Clean rags
  • Ripped and damaged material

WHY SHOULD I RECYCLE MY ELECTRONICS?

E-waste is incredibly toxic to the environment, and throwing it away in regular trash ensures that heavy metals like lead, and toxic chemicals could end up in our ground water. By recycling, you decrease energy and water use, reduce pollution, and keep hazardous chemicals out of our air and water.

IS E-WASTE RECYCLING REQUIRED?

Yes! In New York State, it’s illegal to throw your e-waste in the trash. You could be fined $100 for illegally discarding your electronics. For more information about the law, see the Electronics Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act.

I HAVE A LOT OF STUFF! IS THAT OK?

If you are planning to drop off a larger amount of equipment ( 7 full sized items such as computers, TVs, printers) at an event we would appreciate if you could come within the first 3 hours of the event.

WHAT HAPPENS TO MY DATA?

The LES Center guarantee data security in all their disposal programs. They only work with recyclers who guarantee data security during transportation and processing. It is not necessary to wipe your hard drive before recycling.

WHAT ABOUT BATTERIES?

Any store that sells rechargeable batteries must take back those batteries for recycling. Ikea also recycles non-rechargeable batteries. You can also drop off all types of batteries at DSNY SAFE events or their Special Household Waste Collection sites.

CAN I RECEIVE TAX DONATION FOR MY EQUIPMENT?

Yes. Please ask one of our staff about getting a tax deduction form when you drop off your e-waste