As the amount of electronic waste generated by individuals and businesses continues to grow, creative and effective solutions for managing e-waste are becoming more and more important for the health of our communities and environment. Recycling electronic waste is a costly, but necessary activity. And, depending on the activities of the Michigan Legislature in the coming years, e-waste recycling may become a required activity for all consumers. To ensure that the Western Upper Peninsula Electronics Recycling Program is sustainable in the years to come, we are asking program participants to share in the cost of recycling. Below are the established fee schedules for participation in our program.
Fee Schedule for Residents
Note: No single electronic device weighing more than 150 lbs will be accepted
| Type of Electronic Devices | Cost-share Amount |
| Alkaline Batteries | $.75/pound |
| Other Batteries:Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd), Lithium (Li-ion), Mercury, Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) | Free |
| Cellular Phones | Free |
| Cordless Phones | $.20/pound |
| Computer Central Processing Units | $.20/pound |
| Computer mice/keyboards/Typewriters | $.20/pound |
| Copiers/Fax Machines/Printers/Scanners | $.20/pound |
| Ballasts | $1.00/pound |
| Fluorescent Light bulbs (4-foot & Compact bulbs) | $.50 each |
| Fluorescent Light bulbs (8-foot & broken bulbs) | $.75 each |
| Microwave Ovens | $.20/pound |
| Stereo Equipment | $.20/pound |
| TV’s & Computer Monitors, Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs), Laptop Computers & All-in-one Systems | $.20/pound |
| VCR/DVD Players | $.20/pound |
Contact:
For additional information, questions, or if you are a business seeking approval for participation in an e-waste collection, please contact the Western Upper Peninsula Electronics Recycling Program.
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