Computers & Laptops
Best Buy accepts computers and laptops for free recycling, any brand or age, no receipt required. Wipe personal data before dropping one off.
Curbside recycling?
No
Computers do not belong in curbside recycling.
How to prepare it
- Back up any files you want to keep
- Sign out of cloud accounts and deauthorize the device where applicable
- Perform a factory reset or full data wipe before recycling
- Remove the battery if it's a removable laptop battery and recycle it separately
Common fees
Free at Best Buy
Quantity limits
Contact the facility to confirm.
Residency restrictions
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Appointment required?
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Verified nearby locations
West LA S.A.F.E. Center at UCLA
550 Charles E. Young Drive, Los Angeles, CA
- Fee:
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Hours:
- Fridays, Saturdays, and the first Sunday of each month, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Appointment:
- Not required
East Valley: Randall Street S.A.F.E. Center
11025 Randall Street, Los Angeles, CA
- Fee:
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Hours:
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Appointment:
- Not required
Playa del Rey: Hyperion S.A.F.E. Center
7660 W. Imperial Highway, Gate B, Los Angeles, CA
- Fee:
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Hours:
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Appointment:
- Not required
Gaffey Street S.A.F.E. Center
1400 N. Gaffey St., Los Angeles, CA
- Fee:
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Hours:
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Appointment:
- Not required
Nicole Bernson S.A.F.E. Center
10241 N. Balboa Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
- Fee:
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Hours:
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Appointment:
- Not required
Los Angeles-Glendale S.A.F.E. Center
4600 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
- Fee:
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Hours:
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Appointment:
- Not required
Environmental Service Center, South
11500 S. Post Oak Rd., Houston, TX
- Hours:
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Appointment:
- Not required
Environmental Service Center, North
5614 Neches St., Houston, TX
- Hours:
- Second Thursday of each month, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Appointment:
- Not required
Last verified 2026-08-13
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