Whatcom County
Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden, Blaine, Birch Bay
Drop off at our Bellingham facility or schedule business pickup for qualifying electronics and IT equipment.
Electronics Recycling & E-Waste Dropoff in Bellingham
Responsible electronics recycling for a sustainable future. We safely dispose of your old computers, phones, and electronic devices while protecting your data and the environment. Serving Bellingham and surrounding communities with certified e-waste recycling services.
How Our Program Works
Our simple three-step process makes electronics recycling easy and responsible
1
Bring your items
Drop off your electronics at our facility. Free, convenient, simple drop offs for most items.
2
Sort, test, refurbish / dismantle
Our experts evaluate each item to determine whether it should be refurbished for reuse, routed into ITAD workflows, or dismantled for responsible recycling.
3
Data destruction, recycling, resale
We offer both logical sanitization and physical destruction. We refurbish or recycle remaining materials and provide secure data handling options for business devices.
What We Accept (and What We Don't / What Costs)
Clear guidelines for electronics recycling and disposal
Free items
Desktop Computers· PCs and towers
Laptops
Tablets
Monitors· standard & CRT
Televisions· flat screen & CRT
Cell Phones· smartphones & flip phones
Printers· desktop inkjet & laser
Keyboards & Mice· wired & wireless
Gaming Consoles· Xbox, PlayStation, handhelds
Cables & Power Adapters
Network Gear· switches, firewalls, servers
Digital Cameras
Circuit Boards & Scrap PCBs
Batteries· laptop/cell-phone Li-ion (not swollen); lead-acid
Charged / by quote
Swollen/Damaged Li-ion Batteries· hazard handling
Alkaline Batteries· by weight
Other Battery Types· by weight
Not accepted
Lightbulbs· not accepted (see Whatcom County Disposal of Toxics)
Data Security & Certifications
Your data is protected with industry-leading security standards
Professional Handling
We follow strict protocols for data collection, processing, and storage to ensure your information remains secure throughout our entire process.
Secure Destruction
All data destruction is performed using certified methods with complete documentation and certificates of destruction provided for your records.
Certified Process
Receive detailed certificates documenting the complete destruction of your data, providing proof of compliance and peace of mind.
R2v3 Certified
NAID Member
Why Choose Us
Discover the benefits that set us apart from the competition
Environmental Impact
We're committed to reducing electronic waste and protecting our planet through responsible recycling practices.
Local Service
Proudly serving our local community with personalized service and support you can trust.
Transparent Fees
No hidden costs or surprise charges. We provide clear, upfront pricing for all our services.
Community Benefit
Supporting local jobs and contributing to a healthier community through responsible business practices.
Check out our recycling process!
Here is a small window into how we sort electronics for recycling.
Local pickup options
Electronics recycling drop-off in Bellingham, with business pickup across nearby counties
Most individual drop-offs happen at our Bellingham facility. For businesses with larger quantities, 1PC can provide electronics recycling pickup, e-waste pickup, and secure data-device handling across Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, and Island County.
Skagit County
Mount Vernon, Burlington, Sedro-Woolley, Anacortes
Business electronics recycling pickup is available for qualifying computers, monitors, printers, cables, servers, and related equipment.
Snohomish County
Everett, Marysville, Lynnwood, Mukilteo, Arlington, Lake Stevens
We can coordinate computer recycling pickup and e-waste pickup for businesses retiring mixed electronics or IT assets.
Island County
Oak Harbor, Coupeville, Freeland, Langley, Camano Island
Island County pickup can be coordinated for qualifying business quantities of electronics, batteries, cables, and IT equipment.
Helpful next steps
Business pickup
Have a business quantity of electronics? We can pick up qualifying equipment instead of requiring you to haul it to Bellingham.
Pickup service areas
See county-level coverage for Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, and Island County pickup routes.
Data-bearing devices
For computers, phones, tablets, servers, drives, and storage media, ask about secure data handling and destruction options.
If you are unsure whether pickup is the right fit, send us a short list or photos of the equipment and we will recommend the best option.
Frequently Asked Questions - General
Find answers to common questions about our products and services
Yes, electronics recycling is environmentally friendly because it prevents hazardous materials like lead and mercury from polluting the environment, reduces the need for mining raw materials by recovering valuable resources, and minimizes e-waste in landfills. By recycling electronics, we promote sustainability and help protect the planet.
After you recycle your electronics with us, we test and sort them to determine their condition. Functional devices are refurbished, securely wiped of data, and resold to extend their lifespan. Non-functional items are dismantled, and valuable materials like metals and plastics are sent to certified recycling facilities for proper processing, ensuring minimal environmental impact.
Electronics recycling is important because it protects the environment by reducing hazardous waste, conserves valuable materials like metals for reuse, and minimizes the amount of e-waste in landfills. It also ensures data security by securely erasing sensitive information and supports a sustainable economy by repurposing and recycling electronic components.
Electronics recycling is the process of properly disposing of or repurposing electronic devices to reduce environmental impact and conserve valuable resources. It involves collecting, sorting, and processing unwanted or obsolete electronics like computers, smartphones, tablets, and other devices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Accepted Items
Find answers to common questions about our products and services
If you're unsure whether an item is recyclable, feel free to contact us with details about the item. Our team will gladly assist you in determining if the item can be recycled through our program or guide you to the appropriate resources for its disposal.
We do not currently accept lightbulbs as part of our electronics recycling program due to their specific disposal requirements. However, we recommend checking with local recycling facilities or programs that specialize in handling lightbulbs to ensure they are disposed of safely and responsibly. We are currently able to accept most types of batteries. We have to charge for most battery types.
Yes, you can recycle small household appliances like toasters, blenders, and microwaves. These items are processed to recover valuable materials, ensuring they are recycled responsibly and kept out of landfills.
Yes, we accept broken or non-working electronics. These items are evaluated to determine if they can be repaired or refurbished. If not, they are responsibly dismantled, and their components are recycled to recover valuable materials and minimize environmental impact.
You can recycle a wide range of electronics, including computers, laptops, smartphones, tablets, monitors, printers, keyboards, cables, and small household appliances. We also accept other electronic devices like gaming consoles, routers, and network equipment. If you’re unsure about a specific item, feel free to contact us for clarification.
Compliance & Certifications
We maintain the highest standards of data security and environmental responsibility through industry-leading certifications and compliance protocols.
ISO 9001
Quality management systems and continuous improvement.
ISO 14001
Environmental management and sustainability practices.
ISO 27001
Information security and data protection controls.