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Your Home Deserves a Little Less Tech Chaos

It's Time to Declutter Your Residence

We help families safely dispose of electronics with secure data handling, convenient drop-offs, and certified recycling.

We’ve helped thousands of people get rid of their E-waste

Service Overview

Residential Recycling

Ideal for:

  • Homeowners
  • Renters
  • Anyone with electronics to recycle

Looking for:

  • Trusted by local businesses, municipalities, and residents
  • Secure data destruction with chain-of-custody
  • Mostly Free business pickups
  • Affordable residential drop-off

Residential Recycling Snapshot:

  • Walk-in Drop-offs No appointment needed
  • Most items are Free to recycle Laptops, computers, phones, tablets, cords
  • Others Items: $1–$5 each to recycle TVs, large pieces
  • We Accept Nearly Anything with a Cord or Battery
  • Friendly Staff Available to Help Unload
  • Responsible Recycling, Local Landfill Diversion, & Material Recovery

Service Overview

How It Works

It's Way Easier Than You Think

A simple process, a cleaner home, and zero tech clutter… what’s not to love?

Step 1

Call Us Up or Find the Nearest Drop Off Location

We make recycling your electronics simple. Give us a quick call or search for the closest City eWaste drop-off point, and we’ll guide you through what you can bring. Our locations are easy to access, and our team is always ready to help you clear out old devices responsibly.

Step 2

Prepare the Electronics with a Factory Reset for Cleanup

Before dropping off your items, take a moment to remove personal data by performing a factory reset when possible. This helps protect your privacy and streamlines our recycling process. If you’re not sure how, our team can offer guidance or handle secure data destruction for you.

Step 3

Drop Off Your Electronics and Enjoy the Extra Space

Bring in your devices and we’ll take care of the rest. Once your items are safely handed over, you’ll instantly gain back valuable space while knowing your electronics are being recycled responsibly. It’s an easy, eco-friendly step that supports a cleaner community and a healthier planet.

Why Us

Your Trusted Local Partner for eWaste

With certified processes and a community-first approach, we handle your devices responsibly from drop-off to final recycling.

  • Official eWaste collector to Multiple Municipalities 
  • Community event partner to 15+ local green groups
  • Driven by our purpose: we recycle or repurpose everything that comes through
  • We’ll design and market your event on social media, and pitch coverages to local media 
  • We collect almost anything with a battery or a plug, free of charge 
  • Select from our fleet of vehicles to support your collection volume
  • Friendly and helpful staffing for each event
  • Secure handling of materials + chain of custody reporting

Secure Data Destruction

We wipe all data using certified processes to keep your information fully protected.

Recycle All and Any Electronics

We accept anything with a cord or battery, and rescue and rehome as many items as possible before recycling

Electronic Recycling and Chain of Custody

We track your devices from drop-off to final recycling for complete transparency.

FAQ

More Information About

Residential Dropoff

When does residential electronics drop-off open at City eWaste Katy?

Residential drop-off is coming soon! It launches at our City eWaste Katy grand opening this summer of 2026. Once open, you’ll be able to walk in and recycle your household electronics with no appointment needed. Check back at cityewaste.com/katy or reach out to us at [email protected] be notified the moment our residential drop-off goes live.

Are there any recycling fees for residents to drop off electronics at City eWaste Katy?

Most household items are free to recycle, including laptops, computers, phones, tablets, and cords. Larger items such as TVs and monitors are typically just $1–$5 each. We’ll always let you know any small fees when you drop off, no surprises.

Is my personal data safe when I recycle my computer or phone with City eWaste Katy?

Yes! Electronics containing storage media are processed through R2-certified downstream partners using industry-standard methods, which may include secure data wiping or physical destruction.

What items are NOT accepted at City eWaste Katy's residential drop-off?

City eWaste Katy can’t accept: household batteries (AAA/AA), devices containing liquid mercury, Freon-containing devices or materials, broken CRTs and large box (tube) TVs, household hazardous waste, any materials containing liquids, light bulbs, yard equipment, gas-powered equipment, and large appliances such as stoves and dishwashers. If you’re unsure about an item, reach out to us at [email protected] before you come and we’ll point you to the right disposal option.

What happens to my electronics after I drop them off with City eWaste Katy?

Your electronics are securely processed and recycled through certified R2 downstream partners in compliance with state and federal regulations. Reusable materials and critical metals are recovered, storage media is wiped securely, and we maintain a near-zero landfill policy, so your old devices are recycled responsibly instead of ending up in a landfill.

What household electronics can I drop off at City eWaste Katy for recycling?

City eWaste Katy accepts almost anything with a battery or a plug. That includes computers and accessories (desktop computers, and laptops, monitors, mice, keyboards, webcams, speakers, cables, network devices, circuit boards, and storage devices like hard drives and memory cards); mobile devices (cell phones and smartphones, tablets, PDAs, MP3 players, cameras, and GPS units); entertainment equipment (flat-screen TVs, stereo and hi-fi speakers, video and DJ equipment, game consoles, and video game cartridges/discs); and miscellaneous items such as printers, cables and cords, car and UPS batteries, tools and tool batteries, and scrap metal. If you’re not sure whether we take an item, just ask us! City eWaste Katy is your local spot to recycle electronics responsibly instead of sending them to a landfill.

Do I need an appointment to drop off electronics at City eWaste Katy?

No appointment needed! City eWaste Katy residential drop-off is walk-in and convenient, with friendly staff on hand to help you unload. Just bring your electronics during open hours once we launch this summer 2026.

Do I need to prepare my devices or recycling?

Yes! It’s simple – back up anything you want to keep, then sign out of your Google or iCloud accounts to remove your device locks, and if you can, do a factory reset on phones, tablets, and computers. Follow the steps in the links below. If your device can’t be powered on, not to worry! City eWaste Katy will still securely recycle your electronics.

 

What areas does City eWaste Katy serve for residential drop-off?

City eWaste Katy serves residents across Greater Houston, including Katy, Cinco Ranch, Fulshear, Sugar Land, and West Houston. It’s a convenient local option for recycling electronics anywhere in the western Houston area.

I have a lot of business equipment, can I use residential drop-off?

City eWaste Katy’s residential drop-off is designed for households. If you’re a business retiring computers, servers, or other IT equipment, our Business Pickup service is a better fit. It’s mostly free and includes secure data destruction with a Certificate of Destruction on request. Book a business pickup at cityewaste.com/katy-pickup.

We welcome anyone wanting to do the right thing and ditch those unwanted devices—households, businesses, schools, hospitals, estate sales, junk removal services, private organizations…you name it. If you’ve got old tech, we’ll make sure it finds a greener future.

At the end of the day, we’re here to keep e waste out of landfills and give a high-five to Mother Nature. Ready to join the cause? Come see us, and let’s put that outdated gear where it belongs—back into the recycling loop instead of gathering dust in your office or garage. Because taking care of our planet is always in style (unlike certain haircuts we won’t mention).

A good rule of thumb: if it has a cord or a battery, then we take it. Most items are free to recycle, but there are fees for items containing good amounts of glass or plastic. Download our 2025 price sheet.

Still Have Questions?

Contact Support

Not sure what goes where? Our team’s happy to help you sort it out.

The “Yep, We Take These Too” List

What We Accept

From tiny gadgets to chunky tech, we’re ready for whatever’s collecting dust at home or in your office.

HP, Lenovo, LG, Asus, Samsung...

Computers

Apple, Samsung, Lenovo...

Laptops

Samsung, HP, Intel, Dell

Servers

TP Link, Cisco, Dell

Network Gear

Cisco, Huawei, Nokia, ZTE

Telecom

Mouses, Keyboards, Headsets...

Audio & Visual Equipment

Asus, Intel, AMD, HP

Circuit Boards

Seagate, Western Digital, Toshiba

Hard Drives

Microsoft, Oracle, IBM

Software

Apple, Samsung, Google, Motorola

Phones

iPads, iPhones, Macbooks...

Tablets

Nvidia, Intel, AMD

GPUs

Radios, TVs, Music Players...

Vintage Devices

Nintendo, Sega, Atari, Sony, Microsoft

Gaming Consoles

VHS, DVDs, CDs, Video Games

Media

The “Yep, We Take These Too” List

Other Devices We Handle

From tiny gadgets to chunky tech, we’re ready for whatever’s collecting dust at home.

The “Yep, We Take These Too” List

Other Devices We Handle

From tiny gadgets to chunky tech, we’re ready for whatever’s collecting dust at home.

The “Yep, We Take These Too” List

Other Devices We Handle

From tiny gadgets to chunky tech, we’re ready for whatever’s collecting dust at home.

Electronics Don’t Die, They compound.

It's Time to Get
Rid of Them

Join the revolution and get your house free of eWaste today!

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