[TriEmbed] Electronics recycling

[Jeffrey Crews]

Since this is TRI-Embed, I'll chip in with the Durham end. Almost any
electronics can go here:

http://www.triangleecycling.com/

Info on what they take and what you have to pay them to take:

 http://www.triangleecycling.com/what-we-take.html

For metals, etc, there is J and D out on Cheek Rd:

http://www.jdrecyclers.com/

They've always been very accommodating for me and don't seem sleazy. It's
also a great place to pick up any needed sheet, angle iron, etc in a
variety of materials.

JSC


On Fri, Aug 22, 2014 at 11:42 AM, Glen Smith <mrglenasmith at gmail.com> wrote:

> Fred Ebeling asked me about electronics recycling, rather than respond
> directly to him, I though I would post to everyone, since there may be
> other folks who don't know.
>
> There are a few ways to do this, depending on what you have and if you
> value convenience or cash.
>
> Depending on your location, there are convenience dump stations scattered
> around Wake county. There is one off of Dry Ave in downtown Cary, and
> another at 266 Aviation, North of Morrisville, where you can take trash if
> you don't want to wait for the truck to pick it up. They will take most
> things short of construction debris.
>
> At the Cary Dry Ave location at least, there is a dumpster into which you
> may place electronics (monitors, computers, printers, modems and so forth).
> Until recently, this was free. The last time I tried to use this, they
> wanted $9 per item (I think that was what she said, sounded like a strange
> number, but whatev's). I have not tried that route again.
>
> For Wake County residents, at the South Wake Landfill (6300 Old Smithfield
> Road, Apex) and apparently at the North Wake Landfill, though I have never
> been there - they will take electronics as well as appliances (microwaves,
> washer, dryer...). There is also a hazardous materials collection area that
> is open Mon - Sat, 8-4. They will take old paint, oil, antifreeze and, more
> importantly for the Geek community, Lithium, NiCd and Lead Acid batteries,
> which *should not *be put in the regular trash. I take my Alkalines as
> well, but they tell me that those are ok in the regular trash.
>
> The above all apply for private individuals who are Wake Co residents,
> though "enforcement" consists of simply asking "City of residence?"
>
> If you have a "large" number of Lead Acid batteries (like swapping out a
> large UPS battery pack), it may be worth taking them to TT&E metal
> recycling at 1529 W Garner Rd in Garner, where they will pay by the pound
> for the material. Not just lead, but steel and aluminum as well. This place
> is a bit skeezy, and you will be photographed and ID'd since so many people
> are stealing copper and taking it in for cash. (I would not send my wife
> alone, but I have taken my kids with me, when you are done, you feel a NEED
> to wash up.)
>
> Finally, there is a place in downtown Raleigh called "Anything with a
> Plug" at 1515 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27603, (919) 610-3465 They
> actually have a truck that you can schedule a pickup if you have a large
> quantity or have no method of transporting. As far as I know, they don't
> care if you are a business getting rid of stuff or an individual, The only
> question I've gotten from them is "How did you hear about us?"
>
> And THAT is more than ANYONE EVER wanted to hear about electronics
> recycling in Wake county. But if you have any questions, or I left anything
> out, let me know!
>
> Glen
>
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