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  Take it Back Network

The Take it Back Network is a partnership among government agencies, retailers, repair shops, charitable organizations and recyclers that provides consumers with options for recycling certain wastes – and their hazardous components – in a safe and cost effective manner.

Take it Back Network locations will accept electronic products such as computers, TVs, cell phones and certain household electronics. Fluorescent light bulbs including compact fluorescent bulbs and straight tubes can also be recycled at certain Take it Back Network locations. Find locations and hours in the Take it Back Network brochure (PDF, 173 K) or below. Mattresses and box springs are the newest products to be recycled by certain Take it Back Network partners (brochure coming soon).

How to Use the Take it Back Network

1. Select the types of products you want to recycle:
   

   Electronics

   Fluorescent Bulbs and Tubes

   Mattresses

2. Call businesses for details about the products they accept, the fees, hours and service options.
3. Recycle your electronics at your chosen Take it Back Network location.

2012 Brochure (PDF, 173 K)

About Take it Back Network Members

• Network members are committed to providing environmentally sound recycling services.
• They agree to recycle the materials domestically or in developed nations. Learn more about the membership requirements.
• They provide customers with documentation about how and where their materials are recycled (upon request).

The Take it Back Network is a partnership of:
King County Solid Waste Division    Snohomish County    Seattle Public Utilities   
With support from:
The Local Hazardous Waste Management Program

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