- 1Remove from mounting surfaces carefully
- 2Coil strips without sharp bends to avoid damage
- 3Keep controllers and power supplies with strips
- 4Remove adhesive backing if possible
- 5Separate different types (RGB, single color, smart)
- 6Bundle similar lengths together
- E-waste recyclers
- Electronics stores take-back
- Municipal e-waste centers
- LED specialty recyclers
Contains valuable rare earth elements and electronic circuits. Remove from regular LED bulb recycling due to adhesive contamination.
Recovers rare earth phosphors, copper circuits, and electronic components. Prevents adhesive contamination in standard LED recycling streams.
Accepted
- 12V LED strip lights
- 24V LED strips
- RGB color-changing strips
- Smart LED strips (WiFi/Bluetooth)
- Waterproof LED strips
- LED strip controllers and dimmers
- Power supplies and transformers
Not Accepted
- Strips still firmly adhered to surfaces
- Severely damaged strips with exposed circuits
- Non-LED rope lights (see holiday lights category)
Estimated value: $1-3 per linear foot in component recovery
- Electronic circuits
- Rare earth phosphors
- Adhesive chemicals
Can I cut LED strips for easier recycling?
Only cut at designated cut points marked on the strip. Cutting elsewhere can create hazardous exposed circuits.
What about smart LED strips?
Smart strips have higher recycling value due to additional electronic components but follow the same recycling process.
Are waterproof LED strips recyclable?
Yes, but the silicone coating requires specialized processing. Keep separate from standard LED strips.