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.