Electronics Recycling: Making America Recycles Month Matter in Franklin County
Each November, communities across the nation come together to recognize America Recycles Month, culminating in America Recycles Day on Sunday, November 15th. It is a dedicated time to celebrate progress in sustainability, but also an urgent reminder to look at our current habits—especially when it comes to the fastest-growing waste stream on the planet: electronics.
At AVAY, LLC, we see firsthand the impact that responsible e-waste management has on our local community. If you have been waiting for the perfect time to clear out old IT equipment, computers, or household electronics, this month is the ideal opportunity to take action.
💡 Did You Know? The Impact of E-Waste
To put our recycling habits into perspective, consider these powerful facts about electronic waste and resource recovery:
The 15-Year Timeline: Critical tech elements like indium—essential for touchscreens and LCD displays—face a rapid depletion timeline. Without aggressive electronics recycling and circular lifecycle management, global supplies could face severe strain within the next 15 years.
Urban Mining vs. Traditional Mining: It is significantly more efficient to recover precious metals from existing technology than to extract them from the earth. Circuit boards can contain up to 40 to 80 times more gold and 30 to 40 times more copper per ton than raw ore mined directly from the ground.
The "Junk Drawer" Reality: The average household sits on roughly 24 unused electronic devices at any given time. Bringing these devices out of storage and into certified recycling facilities reintroduces valuable materials back into the manufacturing cycle, lowering the demand for destructive raw material extraction.
Ready to Clear the Clutter? Drop Off at AVAY, LLC
We make responsible electronics recycling a seamless, year-round process for Franklin County residents. Instead of letting obsolete electronics sit in storage or end up in local landfills, you can bring them directly to our facility for secure, compliant processing.
📍 Location & Drop-Off Hours
Address: 4545 Groves Rd, Columbus, OH 43232
Schedule: Open Monday through Friday during standard working hours.
📦 Streamlined Accepted Items
We accept a wide variety of electronic devices, components, and specialty items, including:
Personal & Mobile Tech: Laptops, desktop computers, iPads, tablets, iPhones, and cell phones.
Office & Infrastructure: Printers, copiers, scanners, servers, routers, modems, and network cabling.
Components & Spares: Hard drives, disc drives, video cards, keyboards, mice, and power supplies.
Industrial & Metals: Power tools, oil-free motors, and scrap metals (aluminum, copper, and steel scrap).
💳 Specialty Processing Fees & Payment Policy
Please note that certain legacy display materials require specialized handling and carry a dedicated disposal fee. These items are strictly accepted at our main facility location and cannot be collected at temporary mobile events:
CRT Computer Monitors: $15
CRT TV Monitors (under 20″): $25
CRT TV Monitors (20″ to 35″): $35
LCD TV Monitors: $15
Note: To ensure security and efficiency, we operate entirely on a cashless basis. Only digital payments are accepted at our drop-off location.
🚫 Unaccepted Materials
To protect our facility environment and maintain regulatory compliance, we do not accept tires, household paints, chemicals, hazmat waste, light bulbs (including fluorescent tubes and CFL bulbs), alkaline batteries, or major cooling appliances (refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners). Please review our full online guide ahead of your trip for a comprehensive breakdown of unaccepted items.
Let’s Protect Our Local Environment Together
This America Recycles Month, let's move beyond awareness and take measurable action. By responsibly recycling your electronics with AVAY, LLC, you are protecting Franklin County’s environment, saving valuable natural resources, and supporting a true circular economy right here in Columbus.
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