The Techno Recycling program was created in 2006 to divert the electronic waste that would potentially pollute landfills. With the expansion of our program, AS Recycling has diverted 4 tons of e-waste this past year alone!
Educational Workshops
The Techno Recycling Program also provides quarterly workshops for both the UCSB campus and the local community. We can also provide departmental workshops based on requests.
To request a workshop please contact
Brooke Holland
Brookeh@as.ucsb.edu
Ink Jet Resale
Please check out our ink jet page for more information here.
Why Recycle Electronic Waste?
Electronic waste is illegal to discard in your trash bin per Public Law 94-580 or Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. If electronic waste is not properly disposed of, it releases harmful chemicals and toxins in not only landfills, but in surrounding communities and ecosystems.
For more information please visit these websites:
How to recycle electronic waste responsibly?
Collection bins are located on the first floor of each building unless otherwise listed:
Bio II
Broida
Harold Frank Hall
Bren (3rd floor in the break room)
IV Tenants Union (technically on the second floor but really it’s just the first for IVTU)
Student Resource Building
Humanities and Social Science Building
Student Health
Chemistry
Ellison
Cheadle
Kerr
South Hall
Social Science and Media Studies
Education Department (3rd floor by the elevator)
KCSB
Multi Cultural Center (2nd floor along the bridge)
College of Creative Studies
Library
UCen (ground floor)
Arts Building (located in Old Gym)
All dorms
Storke Family Housing
Santa Ynez
San Clemente
Westgate Apartments
Please click the map for a larger image
What is Accepted:
- Batteries
- Alkaline
- Nickel Cadmium
- Lithium Ion
- Nickel Metal Hydride
- Lead Acid
- Cell Phones
- CD’s
- DVD’s
- Diskettes
- Audio and Video Tapes
- PDA’s
- Pagers
- Handheld games
- MP3 Players
- Ink Jet Cartridges
- Toner Cartridges
- Computer Cables
NOT Accepted
- Light Bulbs
- Extremely fragile, light bulbs pose a threat to the student workers who collect the E-waste. Please dispose of these with Environmental, Health and Safety. You can visit their website for more information, Environmental Health and Services, or call them at (805) 893-7534.
- Trash
- To keep it simple, anything that is not on the Accepted list is considered trash.
For Larger Items:
Call and leave a message at A.S. Recycling (805) 893-7765. The techno trash coordinator will come and pick it up.
Where does your electronic waste go?
When you deposit your waste into the e-waste bin our techno workers will pick it up and drop it off at Central Stores. There the working electronics can find a new life at the auction that Central Stores holds. We make sure our electronics are not sent overseas to China or third world countries.
*For Larger Items:
Call and leave a message at A.S. Recycling (805) 893-7765. The techno trash coordinator will come and pick it up.
Want E-waste bins and pick up service for your building?
Contact Andrew Swatzell at andrewswatzell@gmail.com