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How to dispose of laptop computer.

Recommended answerLaptops contain recoverable materials and lithium batteries and need an electronics route.
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Recommended route

Reuse, donate, trade in or use certified electronics recycling.

Before disposal or return

  1. Back up and securely erase data.
  2. Keep the battery installed unless safe removal is required.

Do not

Do not place a laptop in household rubbish or ordinary recycling.

Reference sources

U.S. EPA — electronics donation and recyclingOpen source ↗Recycle Now — electrical item recyclingOpen source ↗

Checked 2026-08-16

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