Covers: Computers, laptops, tablets and printers
Usually not
Short answer: No. Computers and printers go to e-waste recycling. Many states ban them from landfills, and laptops contain lithium batteries.
The Electronics Recycling Coordination Clearinghouse lists 15 states plus DC with electronics landfill bans; most cover computers, but the devices covered differ by state (table below). Dumpsters.com prohibits computers, laptops, tablets, printers and copiers. EPA says lithium-ion batteries in the trash can start fires.
Certified electronics recycler, manufacturer mail-back, retailer take-back or a state e-cycle program. Wipe your data first.
ERCC (Electronics Recycling Coordination Clearinghouse) lists these jurisdictions with an electronics disposal/landfill ban; device coverage differs by state.
| State | Detail |
|---|---|
| CA | cell phones, CRT and flat-panel monitors/TVs, desktops, laptops, printers, tablets, telephones, VCRs (universal waste) |
| CT | computers, monitors, printers, televisions |
| DC | computers, laptops, tablets/e-readers, monitors, TVs, printers (<=100 lb), keyboards, mice, game consoles, DVD/VCR, DVRs, cable/satellite receivers, portable music players, servers |
| IL | computers, monitors, TVs, printers, scanners, fax, DVD/VCR, game consoles, keyboards, mice, home audio, portable music players, servers |
| IN | computers, monitors, TVs, printers, tablets, e-readers, DVD/DVR, fax, keyboards, mice, projectors, GPS, digital frames, music players |
| ME | CRTs and mercury-containing products only |
| MN | CRT monitors and CRT TVs (mercury devices also banned) |
| NC | computer equipment and televisions (NCGS 130A-309.131) |
| NJ | computers, monitors, desktop printers, desktop fax, televisions |
| NY | all covered electronic equipment (computers, TVs, monitors, printers, small electronics, chargers, game consoles, etc.) |
| OR | CRT and flat-panel monitors/TVs, desktops, laptops |
| PA | desktops, laptops, tablets, e-readers, monitors, printers, keyboards, TVs |
| RI | CRT and flat-panel monitors/TVs, desktops, laptops; any device with a screen >= 9 in. |
| SC | desktops, laptops, monitors, printers, televisions |
| VT | computers, monitors, TVs, printers, fax, game consoles, DVD/VCR, stereos, telephones, PDAs, cords/chargers, converter boxes |
| WI | TVs, computers, monitors, desktop printers, e-readers, cell phones, keyboards, mice, fax, DVD players, external hard drives, multi-function devices |
Device coverage differs by state.
Checked October 2026. Rules change; your hauler's prohibited-items list is the final word.