Electronics Recycling in Tippecanoe County, Indiana

Where to recycle TVs, computers, monitors, laptops, printers, and other electronics

Last Updated: September 2026

Quick Answer

Tippecanoe County residents have several options for recycling electronics, including free county recycling events, Green Wave Electronics recycling events, and participating retailers such as Best Buy and Staples.

Do not take electronics to the Tippecanoe County Transfer Station expecting regular electronics recycling. The county says electronics are generally collected through special events and other approved recycling locations.

→ View the official Tippecanoe County Electronics Recycling Guide

Free Tippecanoe County Electronics Recycling Events

The Tippecanoe County Recycling & Solid Waste District holds free electronics recycling events for county residents at:

Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds
1406 Teal Road
Lafayette, IN 47905

For 2026, the remaining county event is:

Saturday, September 26, 2026
8:00 AM–2:00 PM

Proof of Tippecanoe County residency is required.

Electronics such as TVs, computers, laptops, monitors, printers, vacuum cleaners, and many other devices are accepted at no charge.

Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, and other items containing refrigerant are not accepted at these electronics events.

→ View Tippecanoe County electronics recycling events

Green Wave Electronics Recycling

Green Wave Electronics holds public electronics recycling events in West Lafayette on the second Saturday every other month.

Location:
2550 Northwestern Avenue
West Lafayette, IN 47906

Hours:
8:00 AM–2:00 PM

Remaining 2026 dates:

October 10
December 12

Many electronics are accepted free, but fees apply to certain items.

Current county-listed fees include:

CRT monitor or TV under 32 inches — $25
TV over 32 inches — $50
Wood or broken TV/CRT monitor — $90
Microwave — $20
Item containing wood — $15

Items containing refrigerant, including refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers, are excluded.

→ Check the current Tippecanoe County Electronics Recycling Guide

Retail Electronics Recycling

Best Buy

Best Buy in Lafayette accepts many electronics for recycling.

2323 Sagamore Parkway South
Lafayette, IN 47905

The county notes that Best Buy generally limits recycling to three items per household per day, with additional restrictions for TVs, monitors, and laptops.

→ Check current Best Buy recycling rules

Staples

Staples also accepts many electronics for recycling.

3500 State Road 38
Lafayette, IN 47905

Common exclusions include TVs, large appliances, lamps and bulbs, smoke detectors, medical devices, and some other equipment.

→ Check current Staples electronics recycling rules

What Electronics Cannot Go in the Trash?

Indiana law prohibits households, public schools, and small businesses from disposing of many electronics with regular municipal waste.

Covered items include:

TVs
Computer monitors
Desktop and laptop computers
Tablets and e-readers
Printers and other computer peripherals
Keyboards and mice
External hard drives
DVD players and some gaming systems
Digital media players
Cameras and camcorders
DVRs and cable boxes
Portable GPS devices

These items should be reused or recycled instead.

→ View Indiana’s official electronic waste rules

Before You Go

Check the current accepted-item list before loading your vehicle. Recycling programs and retailer rules can change.

For county-sponsored events, bring proof that you live in Tippecanoe County.

If your device still works, donating or selling it may be another option.

For computers, phones, tablets, and other devices containing personal information, back up anything you need and erase personal data before recycling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I take electronics to the Transfer Station at 2770 N 9th Street?

Not for routine electronics recycling. The Tippecanoe County Recycling & Solid Waste District directs residents to special electronics events and participating recycling locations instead.