E-Cycle Drive

Electronics Recycling

The E-Cycle Drive at Kent State University is open to students, faculty, staff and the community of Kent. Hosted by Kent State University Office of Sustainability and University Facilities Management Receiving and Distribution Services.

Collection DatesStart TimeEnd TimeCollection Point
February 28, 20247:30 a.m.3:00 p.m.Kent State University R-17 Parking lot behind the Surplus Store on 414 E. Main Street. (Between S. Willow Street and S. Lincoln Street.)
March 6, 20247:30 a.m.3:00 p.m.Kent State University R-17 Parking lot behind the Surplus Store on 414 E. Main Street. (Between S. Willow Street and S. Lincoln Street.)
March 13, 20247:30 a.m.3:00 p.m.Kent State University R-17 Parking lot behind the Surplus Store on 414 E. Main Street. (Between S. Willow Street and S. Lincoln Street.)
March 20, 20247:30 a.m.3:00 p.m.Kent State University R-17 Parking lot behind the Surplus Store on 414 E. Main Street. (Between S. Willow Street and S. Lincoln Street.)

2024 E-Cycle Drive is February 28, March 6, 13,  and 20 from 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. in the Kent State University R-17 Parking lot behind the Surplus Store on 414 E. Main Street. (Between S. Willow Street and S. Lincoln Street). 
Members of both the campus and city of Kent community can recycle used electronics through Infinite Electronics Recycling, LLC, an R2 certified recycler, where materials are handled in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Materials permitted at E-Cycle Drive include: flat screen TVs, personal computers, laptop computers, servers and storage devices, monitors (CRT, LCD),  iPads and tablets, flat screen TVs docking stations, floppy drives, DVD/CD burners, VCRs, circuit boards, scanners, copiers, printers, cables, wires, extension cords, digital cameras, cellular phones, string lights, DVD players, game consoles, network and telecom equipment and small kitchen appliances. Kitchen appliances larger than a microwave are NOT accepted at E-Cycle Drive. (Microwaves are accpeted).

All items will be put in large boxes (that will be provided by KSU) by the public. 

2024 Posters

 

E-CYCLE DRIVE POSTER 8.5x11

E-CYCLE DRIVE POSTER 11X17

 

E-CYCLE DRIVE POSTER 1600X900

E-CYCLE DRIVE POSTER 916X916

E-CYCLE 700x324

DROP-OFF MAP 

University-Owned Electronics

All university-owned electronics are recycled year round. All Kent State University electronics are recycled by Infinite Electronics Recycling, LLC, an R2 certified company.
To recycle university-owned electronic equipment:

  • Check with your  IT department before removing any electronic equipment
  • Place a Flash Track order for University Facilities Management to pick up the electronic equipment

PLACE A FLASH TRACK ORDER 

ACCEPTABLE ITEMS 

  • Flat screen TVs
  • Personal computers
  • Laptop computers
  • Servers and storage devices
  • Mainframe equipment
  • Monitors (CRT and LCD)
  • Docking stations
  • iPads and tablets
  • Floppy drives
  • DVD/CD burners
  • VCRS
  • Circuit boards
  • Scanners
  • Copiers
  • Printers
  • Cables, wires and extension cords
  • Digital cameras
  • Cellular phones
  • DVD players
  • String lights
  • Game consoles
  • Robot vacuums
  • Network & telecom equipment
  • Kitchen appliances smaller than a microwave (microwaves allowed)

NON-ACCEPTABLE ITEMS 

  • Kitchen appliances larger than a microwave are not acceptable (microwaves allowed)

Miss out? Drop off SMALL electronics year-round at the Kent State Student Center electronics recycling bin.