E-Cycle Drive
Electronics Recycling
The E-Cycle Drive at Kent State University is open to students, faculty, staff and the community of Kent. Hosted by Kent State University Office of Sustainability and University Facilities Management Receiving and Distribution Services.
| Collection Dates | Start Time | End Time | Collection Point |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 5, 2025 | 7:30 a.m. | 3:00 p.m. | Kent State University R-17 Parking lot behind the Surplus Store on 414 E. Main Street. (Between S. Willow Street and S. Lincoln Street.) |
| March 12, 2025 | 7:30 a.m. | 3:00 p.m. | Kent State University R-17 Parking lot behind the Surplus Store on 414 E. Main Street. (Between S. Willow Street and S. Lincoln Street.) |
| March 19, 2025 | 7:30 a.m. | 3:00 p.m. | Kent State University R-17 Parking lot behind the Surplus Store on 414 E. Main Street. (Between S. Willow Street and S. Lincoln Street.) |
| March 26, 2025 | 7:30 a.m. | 3:00 p.m. | Kent State University R-17 Parking lot behind the Surplus Store on 414 E. Main Street. (Between S. Willow Street and S. Lincoln Street.) |
2025 E-Cycle Drive is March 5, 12, 19, and 26, from 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. in the Kent State University R-17 Parking lot behind the Surplus Store on 414 E. Main Street. (Between S. Willow Street and S. Lincoln Street).
Members of both the campus and city of Kent community can recycle used electronics through Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations an R2v3 and E-Stewards certified company, where materials are handled in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Materials permitted at E-Cycle Drive include: flat screen TVs, personal computers, laptop computers, servers and storage devices, monitors (LCD), iPads and tablets, flat screen TVs docking stations, floppy drives, DVD/CD burners, VCRs, circuit boards, scanners, copiers, printers, cables, wires, extension cords, digital cameras, cellular phones, string lights, DVD players, game consoles, network and telecom equipment and small kitchen appliances. Items that are NOT ACCEPTED include: kitchen appliances larger than a microwave are not acceptable (Microwaves are accpeted), CRT Monitors, CRT TV’s, Projection TV’s, Copiers, Medical Equipment, Lab Equipment, Freon Containing Devices, Toner/Ink Cartridges.
All items will be put in large boxes (that will be provided by KSU) by the public.
2025 Posters
University-Owned Electronics
All university-owned electronics are recycled year round. All Kent State University electronics are recycled by Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations an R2v3 and E-Stewards certified company.
To recycle university-owned electronic equipment:
- Check with your IT department before removing any electronic equipment
- Place a Flash Track order for University Facilities Management to pick up the electronic equipment
ACCEPTABLE ITEMS
- Flatscreen TVs
- Personal computers
- Laptop computers
- Servers and storage devices
- Mainframe equipment
- Docking stations
- Ipads and tablets
- Floppy drives
- DVD/CD burners
- VCRS
- Circuit boards
- Scanners
- Copiers
- Printers
- Cables, wires and extension cords
- Digital cameras
- Cellular phones
- DVD players
- String lights
- Game consoles
- Network & telecom equipment
- Kitchen appliances smaller than a microwave
NON-ACCEPTABLE ITEMS
- Kitchen appliances larger than a microwave are not acceptable (microwaves allowed)
- CRT Monitors
- CRT Tv’s
- Projection Tv’s
- Copiers
- Medical Equipment
- Lab Equipment
- Freon Containing Devices
- Toner/Ink Cartridges
Miss out? Drop off SMALL electronics year-round at the Kent State Student Center electronics recycling bin.