The central Streets Division drop-off site on Quann-Olin Parkway accepts electronics from Madison residents at no charge. Collected electronics go to Universal Recycling Technologies in Janesville for certified data destruction and recycling.
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Accepts: Computers, Televisions and monitors, Phones, Printers, Stereos, MP3 players, Digital cameras
Services: Electronics drop-off for Madison residents
The Streets Division East Office on Sycamore Ave doubles as a drop-off site where Madison residents recycle TVs, computers, and other electronics at no charge. Businesses and non-residents cannot use the site.
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Accepts: Computers and laptops, Televisions and monitors, Printers and scanners, Cell phones, Cords and cables, Video game consoles, Small electronic appliances
Services: Electronics drop-off for Madison residents
Is there a fee for electronics recycling at this site?
No. Madison residents recycle electronics at the Streets Division drop-off sites for free.
Which electronics does Wisconsin DNR list this collection site as accepting?
The registered permanent-site report lists City of Madison Sycamore drop-off site at 4602 Sycamore Ave, Madison, under these device filters: Televisions; Computer monitors; Desktop computers; Laptop/netbook/tablet computers; Desktop printers/printer combos; Cell phones. Checked 2026-10-30. These are the device categories verified in this report, rather than a complete list of everything the site might accept. Confirm condition limits and charges with the operator.
The west side Streets Division drop-off site on South Point Rd takes electronics from Madison residents for free. Items run from laptops and TVs to holiday lights and kitchen gadgets with a plug.
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Accepts: Computers and tablets, Televisions and monitors, Phones, Printers, Holiday lights, Box fans, Hair dryers and small appliances
Services: Electronics drop-off for Madison residents
Dane County Clean Sweep sits at the second entrance on Maahic Way, marked "Clean Sweep," and takes household chemicals, batteries, motor oil, paint, and pesticides from county residents. It also collects electronics and refrigerant appliances for a fee, and asks for proof of Dane County residency.
Listed hours: Mon to Fri 7:15 am to 3:15 pm; Sat 8 am to 10:45 am
Accepts: Paint and stains, Motor oil, Antifreeze, Pesticides and herbicides, Household batteries, Computers and monitors, Televisions, Microwaves, Refrigerators and freezers, Air conditioners
Services: Household hazardous waste drop-off · Electronics recycling · Refrigerator and freezer recycling · Business hazardous waste by appointment
What does Clean Sweep charge Dane County households?
Hazardous waste costs $15 per trip. TVs and computer monitors cost $15 each, microwaves $10, and refrigerant-containing items such as fridges and A/C units $35.
Do businesses need an appointment?
Yes. Businesses must make an appointment before any drop-off, and large household loads should be scheduled in advance.
File 13 E-Waste Solutions is a small family-owned and operated electronics recycler on Meier Road in Madison. Drop-offs run weekdays from 9 to 3 by appointment, and a GPS-routed fleet handles commercial pickups. Every load ships to e-Steward or R2v3 certified recyclers, and the company offers data destruction.
Nearly all electronics are taken, including computers, laptops, servers, tablets, phones, printers, network gear, cables, hard drives, game consoles, small appliances, and rechargeable batteries. Rates differ by item type, and damaged or disassembled units are charged by weight. Smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and alkaline batteries are refused.
Listed hours: Mon to Fri 9 am to 3 pm, closed 11:30 am to 12:30 pm; closed weekends
Accepts: Computers, Laptops, Servers, Tablets, Phones, Printers and scanners, Network equipment, Cables and wire, Hard drives, Game consoles, Small appliances, Rechargeable batteries
Services: Drop-off by appointment · Commercial pickup with GPS-routed fleet · Data destruction · Shipping to e-Steward and R2v3 certified recyclers
Do I need an appointment to drop off electronics at File 13?
Appointments are recommended for drop-off, and the facility is open weekdays only.
Does File 13 destroy data on hard drives?
Yes. File 13 offers data destruction and ships all material to e-Steward or R2v3 certified recyclers.
Recycle That Stuff, operated by Resource Solutions, is a scrap metal and electronics recycler located in Madison, Wisconsin. It accepts scrap metals, wire, electronics, batteries, and bulbs, and also offers dumpster service and pickup for businesses and larger quantities.
Services: Scrap metal recycling · Electronics and appliance recycling · Pickup service for businesses and large quantities · Dumpster service · Community electronics recycling events
What electronics do you recycle?
Recycle That Stuff recycles all TVs, computers, monitors, and most appliances.
Do you offer pickup service?
Yes. Pickup service is available for businesses and larger quantities of materials.
Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Madison include e-waste, city drop-off, residents only, central, free. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.
Madison uses a tan cart for trash and a green cart for recycling. Trash is every week. Recycling is every other week. Large items are collected during the work week after the Sunday you set them out. If the address lookup misses your house, the city says to use the collection schedule map. Wisconsin has no bottle deposit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Madison cart is trash and which is recycling?
Trash goes in the tan cart and is collected every week. Recycling goes in the green cart and is collected every other week.
How do large items work in Madison?
Set them out on Sunday. Collection happens during the work week that follows that Sunday.
How do I find my Madison collection day?
Look the address up on the Streets page. If the lookup cannot find it, use the collection schedule map. The example the city prints on the form is 100 Main St.
Recycling tips for Madison
•Tan cart weekly. Green cart every other week.
•Large items go out Sunday for a weekday pickup that week.
•Use the map if the address search comes up empty.
•Wisconsin does not pay a bottle deposit.
Recycling centers near Madison
The closest recycling centers in neighboring areas: