Electronic Collections

Electronic Collections

Plainville residents can dispose of electronics (also known as e-waste) at the Transfer Station (during its open seasons in the spring, summer, and fall months)  located on Granger Lane** free of charge. All electronics and appliances with a battery or cord, clean plastics or metal, including the following items will be accepted:

  • Televisions
  • Computer Monitors & Terminals
  • Computers and Laptops
  • Computer Peripherals
  • Toner and Inkjet Cartridges
  • Printers and Fax Machines
  • Telephone PBX/Telephones/Cellular Phones
  • Modems, Routers, Switches, Hubs
  • All Cables and Wires
  • UPS Batteries
  • Mainframes & Sever Racks
  • All Storage Media
    • Hard drives, VHS, DVDs, Cassette Tapes, CDs
  • Electronic and Magnetic Ballasts
  • Lab & Medical Equipment
  • Stereos/Radios
  • Vacuum Cleaners
  • DVD & CD Players
  • IPods Walkman/PDAs
  • Microwaves
  • VCRs
  • Video Games
  • Stoves
  • Air Conditioners, Dehumidifiers, Refrigerators, Water Coolers
  • Household Appliances: Coffee Makers, Egg Beaters, etc.
  • Household Batteries
  • Metal Pots, Pans & Plates

**NOTE: The Transfer Station is open to Plainville residents Saturdays only from 8am – 3pm April to December (exact dates are determined yearly). Identification is required for proof of residency. Commercial e-waste is not accepted.

Please direct questions to Public Works Administration at (860) 793-0221 x7176.


Please Note: Regional Electronic Collections are no longer held in the General Electric parking lot.