Commonwealth Computer Recycling LLC

Commonwealth Computer Recycling offers consumers and businesses a way to get rid of PCs and other electronics that are just taking up space. However, many organizations in the computer refurbishing business have a very restrictive list of items they will accept. We know you don’t have the time to dispose of unwanted computer equipment piece by piece. That’s why we offer recycling for a very broad range of items – including old equipment no one else wants to deal with. Even better, our Level 1 data wiping service is included at no cost for all computers. All recycling is done here in the U.S. in compliance with state and federal laws.

Universal Waste Disposal
Light bulb, ballast and battery recycling

Recent changes to Pennsylvania law mean that businesses, organizations and schools can no longer dispose of light bulbs, batteries and other universal waste materials in the trash.

Commonwealth Computer Recycling makes it easy to get rid of these materials the right way, offering low-cost and convenient universal waste disposal services to companies and organizations throughout the Mid Atlantic. Our comprehensive program covers the safe pickup, transportationand disposal of hazardous materials, including fluorescent light bulbs, batteries and devices that contain mercury.

Which materials are considered universal waste?

The following devices and materials fall under the category of “universal waste”:

Light bulbs

Fluorescent bulbs and lamps
High-intensity discharge (HID) lamps
Sodium-vapor lamps

 Batteries

Alkaline batteries
Carbon zinc batteries
Sealed lead-acid batteries
Mercuric oxide batteries
Metal hydride batteries
Nickel-cadmium batteries
Silver oxide button batteries
Zinc air batteries

Mercury-containing devices
Computers containing mercury
Mercury switches
Glass thermometers
Thermostats
Aneroid sphygmomanometers
Electronic devices
Cathode ray tubes (CRTs) found in televisions and computer monitors
Ballasts containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
Pesticides

Work with the experts

Arranging for universal waste pickup and disposal is not just the convenient thing to do—it’s also the right thing. Don’t risk exposure to heavy metals or
hazardous chemicals by trying to handle these materials yourself.