E-Readers Alternative ways to recycle Illegal in Garbage & Drains E-Waste FREE Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and Mattress Collection Event (Hercules, CA) – ONE DAY ONLY! Saturday, June 24, 2023 More Info Get Reminder FREE Drop-off at HHW facility Residents may, for free, safely and properly dispose of any and all types of banned electronic devices at the West County HHW Collection Facility. Never Throw in the Trash Most e-readers contain hazardous chemicals that can leach into the environment, so don’t throw them in the trash. Remove Personal Info Before donating or recycling an e-reader, remove all sensitive and personal information from the device. Barnes & Noble has instructions on how to clear your Nook of personal data. Alternative Ways to Recycle Best Buy's Electronics and Appliances Recycling Program Best Buy will recycle e-readers and many other home electronics for free. Their trade-in program accepts e-readers. Find a store. HP Hardware Recycling HP accepts tablets and electronics hardware from various manufacturers for free mail-in recycling. Request a mail-back label here. Staples' Take Back Program Staples offers free, in-store recycling for unwanted electronics, including cell phones, desktop computers, tablets, monitors and other electronics. Locate your nearest Staples.