{"id":263661,"date":"2026-04-24T01:23:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T01:23:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/263661\/"},"modified":"2026-04-24T01:23:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T01:23:11","slug":"a-look-at-how-old-electronics-are-shredded-at-compucycle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/263661\/","title":{"rendered":"A look at how old electronics are shredded at CompuCycle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao MvWXB TjIXL aGjvy ebVHC \">HOUSTON, Texas &#8212; Help keep hazardous waste out of landfills. Bring up to 5 electronic items to ABC13&#8217;s Earth Day ECycle Drive at CompuCycle this Friday, 6AM-5PM.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Are you wondering what happens to your electronics afterward? In the video above, CompuCycle President Clive Hess gave us a firsthand look at how the devices are sorted and shredded before being processed for use in new consumer products.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Join ABC13 and <a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/compucycle.com\/e-cycle-drive\/?hsCtaAttrib=326395296469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CompuCycle<\/a> for the 19th annual ABC13 Earth Day E-Cycle Drive, an event focused on helping our communities safely recycle electronics.<\/p>\n<p>What can I drop off?<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Old computers and phones are just the tip of the iceberg. CompuCycle accepts various items from fax machines and Wi-Fi extenders to e-readers, MP3 players, streaming devices, and charging cables.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Read on to see the full list.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Computers &amp; Mobile Devices<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Desktops<br class=\" \"\/>Laptops<br class=\" \"\/>Tablets<br class=\" \"\/>All-In-One Computers<br class=\" \"\/>Cellphones<br class=\" \"\/>Smartphones<br class=\" \"\/>Pagers<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Home Office Equipment<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Routers<br class=\" \"\/>Modems<br class=\" \"\/>Wi-Fi Extenders<br class=\" \"\/>Network Switches<br class=\" \"\/>Printers<br class=\" \"\/>Fax Machines<br class=\" \"\/>Scanners<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Personal Electronics<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">E-Readers<br class=\" \"\/>MP3 Players<br class=\" \"\/>Smartwatches<br class=\" \"\/>GPS Devices<br class=\" \"\/>Fitness Trackers<br class=\" \"\/>Portable DVD Players<br class=\" \"\/>Portable Hard Drives &amp; USB Flash Drives<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Entertainment &amp; Gaming<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">TVs (LCD, LED, Plasma)<br class=\" \"\/>DVD\/Blu-ray Players<br class=\" \"\/>Streaming Devices (Roku, AppleTV, etc.)<br class=\" \"\/>Gaming Consoles<br class=\" \"\/>Handheld Game Systems<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Audio &amp; Video Equipment<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Speakers<br class=\" \"\/>Sound Systems<br class=\" \"\/>Home Theater Systems<br class=\" \"\/>Digital Cameras<br class=\" \"\/>Camcorders<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Power Systems<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">HDMI Cables<br class=\" \"\/>Ethernet Cables<br class=\" \"\/>Composite Cables (red, white, &amp; yellow)<br class=\" \"\/>All Charging Cables<br class=\" \"\/>Power Cords &amp; Adapters<\/p>\n<p>What items are not accepted? <\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">While CompuCycle accepts a lot, there are some items they can&#8217;t take on for the safety of their employees and the environment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">In general, the company can&#8217;t accept items that pose a fire, explosion, or pollution risk.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Specifically, the below would be a no-go:<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Household appliances<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Fans<br class=\" \"\/>Refrigerators<br class=\" \"\/>Stoves<br class=\" \"\/>Washer\/Dryers<br class=\" \"\/>Microwaves<br class=\" \"\/>Vacuum Cleaners<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Hazardous Materials<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Paint<br class=\" \"\/>Light Bulbs<br class=\" \"\/>Oil Waste<br class=\" \"\/>Mercury Devices<br class=\" \"\/>Medical\/Biohazard Waste<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Specialized Equipment<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Smoke Alarms<br class=\" \"\/>Solar Panels<br class=\" \"\/>Dehumidifiers<br class=\" \"\/>Air Conditioners<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">If you have questions, <a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/compucycle.com\/e-cycle-drive\/?hsCtaAttrib=326395296469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">reach out to CompuCycle<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Is there a limit to what I can drop off? <\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">You can bring up to five items.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC eTIW sUzSN \">So whether you have one device or several, you can drop them off during the drive.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"HOUSTON, Texas &#8212; Help keep hazardous waste out of landfills. 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