Free year-round recycling of computers, monitors, laptops and televisions will be provided to households, small businesses, school districts and charities at authorized collection sites in Bellevue and throughout the state.

Bellevue single-family customers can recycle electronics at the curb for free (no TV’s over 21 inches in size). Place computers, computer monitors and accessories, printers, faxes and TVs near the blue recycling cart (not in it).

Collection Sites

Bellevue Park & Ride Goodwill Donation Center: 2700 Bellevue Way, Mon-Sun, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

*No TV’s larger than 19 inches accepted

Goodwill Bellevue Store: 14515 NE 20th St., Mon-Sat, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

*All TV sizes accepted; limit of 5 items.

In March, 2006, Gov. Chris Gregoire signed legislation that would make manufacturers of electronic products more responsible for recycling those items.

E-Waste has become one of America’s most pressing environmental problems, with a consumer culture of disposability, promoted by retailers and manufacturers, meaning that cell phones, computers and other items are often thrown out after a year or two of use.

The legislation signed by Gregoire in 2006 came into effect Jan. 1.

It is hoped the legislation will ensure manufacturers create and maintain free and convenient sites for consumers to recycle their old televisions, computers and other electronic products.

In the past, electronics recyclers were often charged a fee for the service.