Electronic Waste

Waste Commission of Scott County’s Electronic Demanufacturing Facility provides businesses cost-effective and environmentally sound disposal and recycling options for computers and other electronics, while at the same time ensuring data security. It is illegal for businesses to dispose of electronic waste or (e-waste) in their regular trash or dumpsters as these items contain toxins such as lead, mercury and cadmium and must be handled properly.

The Electronic Demanufacturing Facility is Responsible Recycling (R2) certified. It is the first public agency in the world and the only agency in the state of Iowa with this certification. As of July 2012, there are approximately 239 facilities globally that hold R2 certification. Read more about this Facility's R2 certification.

Rates: Businesses are charged 20 cents per pound for TVs, monitors and laptops. All other e-waste is free of charge. Unusual items will be assessed on a per item basis. (Rates subject to change.) Download a list of acceptable material. 

Phone: 563-823-0119      Fax: 563-823-0140        E-mail   

Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday (special appointments can be made upon request.) Closed Holidays.

Street Address: 1048 East 59th Street, Davenport, IA 52807

Directions: See map. From Highway 61 (Welcome Way/Brady Street) head east on 53rd Street for about a half mile and then turn left (north) on Carey Avenue before the railroad tracks. Follow Carey Avenue to the cul-de-sac. When you enter the Scott Area Recycling Center, follow signs in the parking lot to the Electronic Demanufacturing Facility, which is located just north of the Recycling Center.

From I-74 head west on 53rd Street for about 2 miles and then turn right (north) on Carey Avenue immediately after crossing the railroad tracks.