HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — What’s a great way to celebrate Earth Month, offload electronics you no longer use, and help a local business ring in its 30th anniversary?<\/p>\n
How about joining ABC13 and CompuCycle<\/a> for the 19th annual ABC13 Earth Day E-Cycle Drive, an event focused on helping our communities safely recycle electronics.<\/p>\n From 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026, you can stop by CompuCycle at 8019 Kempwood Dr., Houston, TX 77055 to drop off old or unwanted electronics.<\/p>\n Take a look through some of the action (and big equipment donations!) during 2025’s drive at CompuCycle.<\/p>\n CompuCycle, who is celebrating 30 years in business and sponsoring this event, will take care of the rest, and you can leave knowing you’ve played a part in reducing harmful e-waste.<\/p>\n You don’t even have to get out of your car as the CompuCycle team will assist once you arrive.<\/p>\n Each year, the amount of electronic waste dropped off for recycling has grown with the drive hitting 100,000 pounds or more multiple times over the years.<\/p>\n In fact, ABC13’s Earth Day E-Cycle Drive holds the Guinness World Record for the largest single day e-waste collection, set in 2014 when we collected 138,174 lbs. of electronics.<\/p>\n But records were meant to be broken!<\/p>\n We want to top that this year. Will you help us?<\/p>\n Here’s what else to know before the big day.<\/p>\n How much is it?<\/p>\n Free! You can drop off and all will be handled at no cost to you. No appointment necessary.<\/p>\n Is there anything I should prepare?<\/p>\n Yes! Before you drop off electronics, back up any important data and perform a factory reset on devices that store personal information. Remove any accessories like cables and chargers.<\/p>\n What can I drop off?<\/p>\n 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 Read on to see the full list.<\/p>\n Computers & Mobile Devices Home Office Equipment Personal Electronics Entertainment & Gaming Audio & Video Equipment Power Systems What items are not accepted? <\/p>\n While CompuCycle accepts a lot, there are some items they can’t take on for the safety of their employees and the environment.<\/p>\n In general, the company can’t accept items that pose a fire, explosion, or pollution risk.<\/p>\n Specifically, the below would be a no-go:<\/p>\n Household appliances Hazardous Materials Specialized Equipment
Desktops
Laptops
Tablets
All-In-One Computers
Cellphones
Smartphones
Pagers<\/p>\n
Routers
Modems
Wi-Fi Extenders
Network Switches
Printers
Fax Machines
Scanners<\/p>\n
E-Readers
MP3 Players
Smartwatches
GPS Devices
Fitness Trackers
Portable DVD Players
Portable Hard Drives & USB Flash Drives<\/p>\n
TVs (LCD, LED, Plasma)
DVD\/Blu-ray Players
Streaming Devices (Roku, AppleTV, etc.)
Gaming Consoles
Handheld Game Systems<\/p>\n
Speakers
Sound Systems
Home Theater Systems
Digital Cameras
Camcorders<\/p>\n
HDMI Cables
Ethernet Cables
Composite Cables (red, white, & yellow)
All Charging Cables
Power Cords & Adapters<\/p>\n
Fans
Refrigerators
Stoves
Washer\/Dryers
Microwaves
Vacuum Cleaners<\/p>\n
Paint
Light Bulbs
Oil Waste
Mercury Devices
Medical\/Biohazard Waste<\/p>\n
Smoke Alarms
Solar Panels
Dehumidifiers
Air Conditioners<\/p>\n