Computers & Laptops
Best Buy accepts computers and laptops for free recycling, any brand or age, no receipt required. Wipe personal data before dropping one off.
Curbside recycling?
No
Computers do not belong in curbside recycling.
How to prepare it
- Back up any files you want to keep
- Sign out of cloud accounts and deauthorize the device where applicable
- Perform a factory reset or full data wipe before recycling
- Remove the battery if it's a removable laptop battery and recycle it separately
Retailer & manufacturer take-back programs
- Best Buy Electronics Recycling
Best Buy stores accept a wide range of small electronics for free recycling, with no purchase or receipt required, regardless of brand or age.
- Texas Computer & Television Manufacturer Recycling Programs
Texas law requires manufacturers of computer equipment and televisions sold in the state to fund a free, convenient consumer recycling program for their branded equipment, two separate programs administered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
Common fees
Free at Best Buy. Texas residents also have a state-mandated free manufacturer recycling option, per TCEQ.
Quantity limits
Not confirmed
Residency restrictions
Not confirmed
Appointment required?
Not confirmed
Recycling locations
Showing locations in our covered metros. Choose a metro to see only the locations there.
17 locations in covered metros
West LA S.A.F.E. Center at UCLA
Verified550 Charles E. Young Drive, Los Angeles, CA
- Hours
- Fridays, Saturdays, and the first Sunday of each month, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County residents
Last verified 2026-09-28Official source ↗11025 Randall Street, Los Angeles, CA
- Hours
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County residents
Last verified 2026-09-27Official source ↗7660 W. Imperial Highway, Gate B, Los Angeles, CA
- Hours
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County residents
Last verified 2026-09-27Official source ↗Gaffey Street S.A.F.E. Center
Verified1400 N. Gaffey St., Los Angeles, CA
- Hours
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County residents
Last verified 2026-09-30Official source ↗Nicole Bernson S.A.F.E. Center
Verified10241 N. Balboa Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
- Hours
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County residents
Last verified 2026-09-28Official source ↗4600 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
- Hours
- Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents. Small businesses may use the Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG) Program for a fee.
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County residents. A state-issued photo ID is required at the security gate, this location is inside a water reclamation plant.
Last verified 2026-09-27Official source ↗2649 E. Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA
- Hours
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County residents
Last verified 2026-09-28Official source ↗1200 W. City Ranch Rd., Palmdale, CA
- Hours
- 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, open the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month
- Fees
- Free for Los Angeles County residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- Los Angeles County residents.
Last verified 2026-09-29Official source ↗EDCO Recycling & Transfer Center
Verified2755 California Ave., Signal Hill, CA
- Hours
- 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, open select Saturdays, check the current schedule before visiting
- Fees
- Free for Los Angeles County residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- Los Angeles County residents.
Last verified 2026-09-29Official source ↗11500 S. Post Oak Rd., Houston, TX
- Hours
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Fees
- Not confirmed
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- City of Houston residents. Recycling-only visits require a current Texas-issued ID; hazardous waste or bulk drop-off requires a Texas ID plus a current City of Houston utility bill or lease agreement with a matching address.
Last verified 2026-09-28Official source ↗5614 Neches St., Houston, TX
- Hours
- Second Thursday of each month, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fees
- Not confirmed
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- City of Houston residents. Recycling-only visits require a current Texas-issued ID; hazardous waste or bulk drop-off requires a Texas ID plus a current City of Houston utility bill or lease agreement with a matching address.
Last verified 2026-09-28Official source ↗Brennan Drop-off Station
Verified2400 Brennan Ave., Fort Worth, TX
TiresLarge Appliances (Refrigerators, Freezers, AC Units)Electronics & Small DevicesComputers & Laptops+6 more- Hours
- Tuesdays through Fridays, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturdays, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for Fort Worth residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- Fort Worth residents on the city's sanitation service: a current water utility bill (within 6 months) showing sanitation charges plus a matching driver's license. Apartment residents may use a driver's license alone for recycling and household hazardous waste only.
Last verified 2026-09-25Official source ↗6260 Old Hemphill Rd., Fort Worth, TX
TiresLarge Appliances (Refrigerators, Freezers, AC Units)Electronics & Small DevicesComputers & Laptops+6 more- Hours
- Tuesdays through Fridays, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturdays, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for Fort Worth residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- Fort Worth residents on the city's sanitation service: a current water utility bill (within 6 months) showing sanitation charges plus a matching driver's license. Apartment residents may use a driver's license alone for recycling and household hazardous waste only.
Last verified 2026-09-25Official source ↗Southeast Drop-off Station
Verified5150 Martin Luther King Jr. Fwy., Fort Worth, TX
TiresLarge Appliances (Refrigerators, Freezers, AC Units)Electronics & Small DevicesComputers & Laptops+6 more- Hours
- Tuesdays through Fridays, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturdays, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for Fort Worth residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- Fort Worth residents on the city's sanitation service: a current water utility bill (within 6 months) showing sanitation charges plus a matching driver's license. Apartment residents may use a driver's license alone for recycling and household hazardous waste only.
Last verified 2026-09-25Official source ↗301 Hillshire Dr., Haslet, TX
TiresLarge Appliances (Refrigerators, Freezers, AC Units)Electronics & Small DevicesComputers & Laptops+6 more- Hours
- Tuesdays through Fridays, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturdays, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for Fort Worth residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- Fort Worth residents on the city's sanitation service: a current water utility bill (within 6 months) showing sanitation charges plus a matching driver's license. Apartment residents may use a driver's license alone for recycling and household hazardous waste only.
Last verified 2026-09-25Official source ↗Home Chemical Collection Center
Verified11234 Plano Road, Dallas, TX
PaintBatteries (Household & Rechargeable)Motor Oil & Automotive FluidsFluorescent Tubes & CFL/LED Bulbs+7 more- Hours
- Tuesdays, 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM; Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM; 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for residents of participating cities (Addison, Dallas, DeSoto, Duncanville, Farmers Branch, Garland, Highland Park, Irving, Mesquite, Richardson, Rowlett, Sachse, Seagoville, Sunnyvale, University Park, and unincorporated Dallas County). A minimum $100 fee applies for non-participating cities.
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- A driver's license plus a water bill or other utility bill as proof of address in a participating city.
Last verified 2026-09-28Official source ↗5900 Westpark, Houston, TX
- Hours
- Mondays through Saturdays, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Houston residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- Not confirmed
Last verified 2026-09-30Official source ↗
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I recycle computers & laptops?
- Best Buy accepts computers and laptops for free recycling, any brand or age, no receipt required. Wipe personal data before dropping one off.
- Can computers & laptops go in curbside recycling?
- Computers do not belong in curbside recycling.
Last verified 2026-08-13
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