Electronics (e-waste) include computers, laptops, phones, tablets, TVs, monitors, printers and small appliances. They contain recoverable metals plus hazardous components, so most states steer them to dedicated recyclers rather than the trash.

In Kentucky we list 17 electronics drop-off locations across 8 cities, with the most in Louisville, Lexington, Frankfort, Manchester and Richmond. Each links to its full page with address, phone and hours.

Electronics Drop-Off Locations in Kentucky

Ecoatm

📍Manchester · 631 KY-80, Manchester, KY 40962
📞+1 858-324-4111
🕐Today: 8 AM–8 PM
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Ecoatm

📍Shelbyville · 311 Boone Station Rd, Shelbyville, KY 40065
📞+1 858-255-4111
🕐Today: 8 AM–10:30 PM
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Ecoatm

📍Louisville · 5001 Mud Ln, Louisville, KY 40229
📞+1 858-255-4111
🕐Today: 8 AM–10:30 PM
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Ecoatm

📍Winchester · 1859 Bypass Rd, Winchester, KY 40391
📞+1 858-324-4111
🕐Today: 7 AM–12 AM
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Ecoatm

📍Frankfort · 301 Leonardwood Dr, Frankfort, KY 40601
📞+1 858-324-4111
🕐Today: 7 AM–12 AM
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Ecoatm

📍Lexington · 500 W New Cir Rd, Lexington, KY 40511
📞+1 858-255-4111
🕐Today: 8 AM–10:30 PM
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Ecoatm

📍Frankfort · 302 Brighton Park Blvd, Frankfort, KY 40601
📞+1 858-255-4111
🕐Today: 8 AM–10:30 PM
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Gc's Junk Cars

📍Louisville · 9850 Von Allmen Ct Suite 201-4117, Louisville, KY 40241
📞+1 502-804-5605
🕐Today: 8 AM–6 PM
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Abr Auto Recyclers

📍Richmond · 2294 Box Ankle Rd, Richmond, KY 40475
📞+1 859-369-5844
🕐Today: 1–5 PM
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Louisville Metro Waste Reduction Center

📍Louisville · Louisville Metro Waste Reduction Center, Enter from, 636 Meriwether Avenue, Bland St, Louisville, KY 40217
📞+1 502-574-3572
🕐Today: 8 AM–5 PM
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Computer Recycling Center

📍Lexington · 848 Nandino Blvd d, Lexington, KY 40511
📞+1 859-428-7223
🕐Today: 8:30 AM–4 PM
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River Metals Recycling

📍Louisville · 3409 Camp Ground Rd, Louisville, KY 40211
📞+1 502-367-7100
🕐Today: 8 AM–4:30 PM
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Genie Computer Recycling

📍Louisville · 1361 S 15th St, Louisville, KY 40210
📞+1 812-557-9715
🕐Today: 9 AM–5 PM
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River Metals Recycling

📍Louisville · 7100 Grade Ln, Louisville, KY 40213
📞+1 502-367-7100
🕐Today: 8 AM–4:30 PM
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River Metals Recycling

📍Louisville · 2045 River Rd, Louisville, KY 40206
📞+1 502-585-5331
🕐Today: 7:30 AM–4 PM
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Lexington Electronics And Computer Recycling

📍Versailles · 240 Crossfield Dr, Versailles, KY 40383
📞+1 859-300-3599
🕐Today: 8 AM–4 PM
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Electronics Recycling Center

📍Lexington · 1306 Versailles Rd, Lexington, KY 40504
📞+1 859-425-2255
🕐Today: 8 AM–4 PM
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Recycling Electronics in Kentucky: What to Know

💻 Computers & laptops
Widely accepted, usually free. Back up and factory-reset first; remove the drive if you want to keep it.
📱 Phones & tablets
Taken by drop-off centers and buyback kiosks. Wipe data and remove SIM/SD cards.
📺 TVs & monitors
CRT and large flat-screens often carry a recycling fee because leaded glass and panels are costly to process.
🖨️ Printers & peripherals
Printers, keyboards, cables and routers are accepted at most e-waste sites.

How to Prepare Electronics

  • Back up your data, then factory-reset phones and computers before drop-off.
  • Remove or physically destroy storage drives if the data is sensitive — or ask for certified data destruction.
  • Keep batteries with the device unless the site says otherwise; loose lithium batteries sometimes need a separate bin.
  • Call ahead about TVs and monitors — many sites charge a per-unit fee for CRT and large screens.

Electronics Recycling FAQ — Kentucky

Which Kentucky cities have the most electronics drop-off locations?

The most electronics drop-offs are in Louisville (7), Lexington (3), Frankfort (2), Manchester (1) and Richmond (1). In total we list 17 locations across 8 Kentucky cities — all listed above with addresses and hours.

Where can I recycle electronics in Kentucky?

Use the facilities listed above — they include drop-off centers, e-waste processors and retail take-back kiosks. Call ahead to confirm which devices they take, since rules on CRT TVs, monitors and batteries vary by site.

Is it free to recycle electronics?

Many devices (computers, phones, small electronics) are accepted free, but CRT and large-screen TVs often carry a fee because they are costly to process. Confirm fees before you drive over.

Should I wipe my data first?

Yes. Back up and factory-reset phones and computers, and remove storage drives where possible. Some recyclers offer certified data destruction — ask if you need a certificate.

Can I throw electronics in the trash?

In many states e-waste is banned from landfills because of lead, mercury and other hazards. Recycling through a listed facility keeps those materials out of the waste stream and recovers valuable metals.

See all electronics recycling locations by city, the full Kentucky recycling directory, or electronics recycling in California, Minnesota, New Jersey, Indiana, Ohio.