We’ve been hard at work building One City, a simple idea with a big impact. It means working together: fewer silos; stronger teamwork; and a shared focus on serving our employees, residents, and community. Curious about the "what" and the "why" behind the organizational realignment?
As of July 2011, North Carolina state legislation banned TVs and computers from NC landfills. Electronics recycling includes computers, monitors, TVs and cell phones, etc.
Solid Waste Services customers can schedule a TV or computer/monitor collection by appointment by calling 910.341.7875.
New Hanover County's Environmental Management department accepts household hazardous waste materials six days a week including electronics. New Hanover County residents can take electronics to the New Hanover County Environmental Management Office located at 3002 Hwy 421 N Wilmington 28401 (former WASTEC). The hours of operation are Monday-Friday 10am-2pm and Saturday 8am-noon. Call 910.798.4400 for more information. Download a full list of accepted items(PDF, 375KB).
By North Carolina Law, all computer equipment manufacturers, including makers of desktops, laptops, computer monitors, printers, scanners, keyboards and mice must offer a no-cost recycling program to North Carolina households.