Does Best Buy recycle computers for free?

Answer sources: Best Buy current electronics and appliance recycling rules; Best Buy recycling and customer data FAQ

Identify the item before you go

A desktop tower, all-in-one computer or laptop falls under Best Buy’s listed free computer-recycling category. A standalone monitor is a separate item with different rules, so do not assume it is free because the computer is free. Check the participating store’s current terms before traveling.

Sources: Best Buy current electronics and appliance recycling rules.

Prepare the computer and your data

Remove your personal data before handing over the computer. Best Buy’s ordinary recycling intake is not a certified wiping service, so consider wiping or removing the drive yourself or discuss drive removal before recycling.

Sources: Best Buy recycling and customer data FAQ.

When Dropcurb fits

If taking your computer to a store is impractical, Dropcurb can collect it with other accepted unwanted items after you place them outside and accessible. Loading, transport and disposal are included. Erase personal data first; pickup is not a data-destruction service.

Sources: Dropcurb current pricing and standard pickup scope.

Frequently asked questions

Does free computer recycling include a separate monitor?

Not automatically. Best Buy lists separate monitors under different size, fee and state rules, so check the participating store’s current requirements before bringing one. Treat the computer and separate monitor as separate items.

Current Dropcurb prices

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Item	Pickup of one	Each additional
Desktop computer	$79	$19
Laptop	$79	$19

For accepted items outside and accessible. Your pickup uses the highest first-item price, plus the additional-item price for each remaining item. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Prices are before applicable sales tax; see your total before payment.

See item definitions and the pricing calculation