Accepted electronics and materials

Materials & Items We Accept

1PC accepts many electronics and recyclable material items for drop-off in Bellingham, WA. Use this guide to confirm what we take, how to prepare each item, and when data security or battery handling needs extra attention.

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Browse electronics and materials 1PC accepts for recycling in Bellingham, including computers, phones, TVs, batteries, cables, appliances, and data-bearing devices.

Before you bring materials in

Ideally each material type is separated from the other to the degree possible. This helps us with sorting and processing. This matters less with items like desktops or printers that cannot tangle themselves, and it matters more with cables, power adapters, keyboards, and other cable-bearing material.

We do not need the boxes for your items. Do not hesitate to ask for help unloading.

Best for Residential drop-off and business cleanouts
Data-bearing devices Suggestions listed on each item page
Not sure? Contact us before bringing unusual items

What 1PC accepts

Laptops accepted for recycling at 1PC
Accepted

Laptops

Laptops, notebooks, Chromebooks, and similar portable computers are accepted for recycling or reuse.

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Tablets accepted for recycling at 1PC
Accepted

Tablets

iPads, Android tablets, e-readers, and similar devices are accepted for recycling or reuse.

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TVs accepted for recycling at 1PC
Accepted

TVs

Flat-screen and many older televisions are accepted for responsible electronics recycling.

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Power Cables accepted for recycling at 1PC
Accepted

Cables and Wires

Computer power cords, IEC cables, and similar AC power cables are accepted. We also accept display cables and pretty much any cable you can think of.

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Switches accepted for recycling at 1PC
Accepted

Switches

Network switches, routers, firewalls, and similar rack or desktop networking gear are accepted.

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Servers accepted for recycling at 1PC
Accepted

Servers

Rack servers, tower servers, and enterprise systems are accepted with secure data handling options.

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Other Lithium-Ion Batteries accepted for recycling at 1PC
Accepted for a fee

Other Lithium-Ion Batteries

Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries other than normal laptop and cell phone batteries, including tool batteries, power banks, e-bike/scooter packs, and other device battery packs.

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DDR Batteries accepted for recycling at 1PC
Accepted for a fee

DDR Batteries

Damaged, defective, recalled, swollen, leaking, hot, punctured, fire-damaged, or otherwise questionable batteries.

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Data security policy

Prepare data-bearing devices before drop-off

For computers, phones, tablets, gaming consoles, cameras, hard drives, SSDs, hotspots, smart TVs, and security cameras, back up anything you need before bringing the item to 1PC.

1PC can process data-bearing devices through secure sanitization, physical destruction, or downstream recycling workflows. If you need formal documentation, certificates, asset tracking, or NIST 800-88 aligned service, request that during drop-off or before pickup.

  • Remove SIM cards, SD cards, discs, USB drives, and accessories you want to keep.
  • Sign out of Apple ID, Google, gaming, cloud camera, and carrier accounts when possible.
  • Factory reset phones, tablets, cameras, smart devices, and consoles if you are comfortable doing so.
  • Remove activation locks such as Find My iPhone or similar account locks before drop-off when possible.

Accepted item questions

Do I need the original box?

No. Boxes are not needed for TVs, computers, microwaves, monitors, or most other electronics.

Should I wipe my device before bringing it in?

It is a good idea to back up and factory reset phones, tablets, computers, cameras, consoles, and smart devices. 1PC can still process data-bearing devices securely after intake.

Can businesses bring large quantities?

Yes. Businesses, schools, offices, and organizations can request pickup for larger electronics cleanouts, IT refresh projects, servers, networking gear, and bulk devices.