E-Waste Recycling

We partner with ITAD Electronics Recyclers (IER) for our e-waste recycling program. IER is a sustainability-driven, customer-centric company aiming to reduce electronics waste.

"At IER, sustainability isn't just a goal—it's our guiding principle. With a passion for environmental responsibility, we specialize in IT asset disposition and electronics recycling. Our expert team ensures secure data destruction and delivers comprehensive IT services, all tailored to your specific requirements. Join us in our mission to make a positive impact on the planet, one electronic device at a time."

As Colorado College’s e-waste program will no longer accept personal items, we encourage you to use the following local e-waste recycling services for proper disposal of personal electronics:

• E-Tech Recyclers
  https://etechrecyclers.com/

• Urban Recycling
  https://www.urbanrecyclingcolo.com/

These recyclers ensure that your electronic waste is handled in an environmentally responsible manner.

If you have a small amount of e-waste, we encourage you to use one of the campus drop-off bins. These bins primarily collect small electronics, batteries (see battery guidelines above), and printer ink cartridges.

Drop-off bin locations:

• The basement of Worner Campus Center (across from the stairs)
  • Ink and toner cartridges are accepted here. 
• First floor of Tutt Library (across from the front welcome desk)
  • Ink and toner cartridges are accepted in Tutt Library (next to ITS).  
• First floor of Armstrong (South side)
  • Toner cartridges ONLY accepted here. 
• Office of Sustainability (first floor)

If you have larger items (that do not fit into the bin) or a high volume of e-waste, the Office of Sustainability hosts drop-off events throughout the year for the Colorado College community. These events typically take place every other block during the academic year, as well as once during the summer. Event dates and locations are shared in the Experiential Education newsletter and the Today@CC Digest at least one week in advance.

We highly recommend dropping off your e-waste during these events. 

If you have larger or more bulky e-waste items, please email the Office of Sustainability at sustainability@coloradocollege.edu, if you meet any of the following criteria: 

• You have a significant volume, heavy, and/or super bulky e-waste that you need assistance in moving to the collection site.
• You have a significant volume, heavy, and/or super bulky e-waste that you do not have a way to move to the collection site and need to arrange a pickup.
• You couldn't make the drop-off event AND it is time-sensitive, so you need to schedule a separate drop-off time at the collection site.

All college-owned computers must be processed through ITS to ensure secure data wiping and proper disposal.

For more information on:

• Lifecycle replacement
• Hardware repair
• Secure data disposal

Visit the ITS website or contact the Help Desk. Devices should be delivered directly to the ITS Solutions Center on the first floor of Tutt Library. 

Items that contain hazardous materials or Freon (e.g., refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, etc.) require special handling and will be handled by Facilities Services. 

Please submit a work order to Facilities Services: Submit a Facilities Work Order