TxkDisposal: A Local Guide

Electronics and e-waste recycling

Choose a destination based on the device. Televisions, monitors, computers, phones, batteries, and printer cartridges follow different rules.

Information on this page was last updated October 26, 2026.

Periodic city collection at Spring Lake Park

Watch for the spring and fall events

Texarkana, Texas has offered electronics recycling during community yard-sale events at Spring Lake Park, 4303 North Park Road. Past city calendars show spring and fall collections, but the city does not publish a standing twice-yearly schedule. Check the current Parks and Recreation announcements or call the Southwest Center at 903-798-3978, extension 1 before taking electronics to drop off.

What the April 2026 event accepted

At the April 11, 2026 Spring Lake Park event, E-Tech Waste accepted desktop computers, laptops, tablets, servers, networking equipment, LED and LCD monitors and televisions, printers, phones, gaming consoles, sound equipment, VCR and DVD players, microwaves, cables, cords, and power adapters.

Check fees and exclusions

The April 2026 event charged $15 to $50 for CRT televisions and monitors, depending on screen size. It did not accept power-tool batteries, alkaline batteries, light bulbs, refrigerators, air conditioners, ice makers, or other equipment containing refrigerant. These rules can change from one event to another, so confirm the current list and fees with the Southwest Center.

The device works or may have value

Best Buy trade-in

Check the device in Best Buy's trade-in system. Eligible phones, computers, tablets, cameras, watches, and other products may qualify for a Best Buy gift card. A device that has no trade-in value may still qualify for recycling.

ecoATM phone and tablet kiosks

The ecoATM locator lists three Texarkana kiosks. The Albertsons at 4415 West 7th Street accepts phones, foldable phones, and iPods. The Walmart at 4000 New Boston Road also accepts tablets. The Albertsons at 3710 North State Line Avenue accepts phones, foldable phones, and iPods. Before traveling, use ecoATM's Price Your Device tool to select the brand, device, model, storage, carrier, and condition. The tool will show whether ecoATM can make an offer. Tablet owners should also use the Tablets filter in the kiosk locator because only the Walmart kiosk accepts tablets locally.

Goodwill Arkansas

Goodwill Arkansas accepts computers of any brand and in any condition, keyboards, mice, monitors, and other electronics. It does not accept printers, photocopiers, fax machines, cabinet televisions, or cathode-ray-tube televisions. The Texarkana store and donation center is at 1916 North State Line Avenue. It is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 870-772-5543 before taking an item not named in the accepted list.

Drop off computers and small electronics

Best Buy

Best Buy's current recycling list includes desktop computers, laptops, tablets, hard drives, printers, scanners, routers, phones, cameras, game consoles, cables, and many accessories. Most of those items are free for households. Category limits apply, including no more than five laptops and three other qualifying computer items per household per day. Take them to the customer-service counter at 4210 Saint Michael Drive. Call 903-223-0034 when the exact item is not listed.

UNICOR Texarkana

UNICOR's accepted-items list includes computers, laptops, hard drives, printers, copiers, phones, cameras, game systems, audio and video equipment, cables, and flat-screen televisions. It excludes CRT or tube televisions, household appliances, loose alkaline batteries, liquids, and refrigerant equipment. UNICOR identifies its Texarkana operation as a recycling facility and drop-off center. The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment, Division of Environmental Quality lists it as an option for private citizens and gives the contact number 903-223-4487, extension 204. Call before going to 4001 Leopard Drive to confirm public drop-off instructions, hours, and fees.

Office Depot recycling box

The Texarkana Office Depot lists Tech Recycling among its store services. Its small recycling box costs $8.39 and holds as many accepted devices as will fit within its 20-pound limit. Accepted items include computers, printers, scanners, phones, cameras, cables, and DVD players. The store inspects the open box before accepting it. Broken monitors, leaking devices, appliances, and refrigerant equipment are excluded. The store is at 111 Richmond Ranch Road; call 903-336-3100 before buying or filling a box.

Drop off a television or monitor

Best Buy

Best Buy charges $29.99 per television or monitor for most brands up to 50 inches. It accepts no more than two televisions or monitors per household per day. Insignia and Dynex units up to 50 inches are free. Larger units require haul-away. Confirm the screen type and measured size before taking it to the Texarkana store.

New Boston Landfill electronics drop-off

The City of Texarkana, Texas currently links to an electronics drop-off program at the New Boston Landfill. The city flyer lists televisions, computer monitors, computers, printers, phones, stereos, and other consumer electronics. The landfill is at 1030 Highway 82 West in New Boston. The city's current landfill hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Call 903-628-6595 to confirm electronics acceptance, residency requirements, and fees before loading a television or monitor.

UNICOR for flat screens

UNICOR lists flat-screen televisions among its accepted electronics but excludes CRT and tube televisions. Call 903-223-4487, extension 204 before traveling to confirm the screen, public access, hours, and fees.

You need electronics picked up

Best Buy standalone haul-away

Best Buy charges $199.99 to pick up as many as two large products, including televisions, all-in-one computers, and monitors, plus an unlimited number of eligible smaller products. The service is for households, not businesses or organizations. Products must be disconnected and removable without dismantling the home or the product.

LoadUp

LoadUp offers electronics pickup in Texarkana through independent local contractors. Its page lists in-home and curbside pickup for televisions, computers, monitors, radios, cameras, and other electronics. Published prices start at $60, and the booking system gives the final price before confirmation. LoadUp says it seeks donation or recycling options but does not guarantee either. Use the online pricing form or call 678-884-4738.

Batteries and printer cartridges

Rechargeable batteries at The Home Depot

The Home Depot accepts non-leaking rechargeable batteries weighing no more than 11 pounds and rated below 300 watt-hours. The service is free. Place each battery in a provided plastic bag before putting it in the Call2Recycle bin. The Texarkana store is at 4110 Saint Michael Drive; call 903-832-6002 to confirm the bin and battery type.

Ink and toner at Office Depot

Office Depot accepts empty ink and toner cartridges from any brand at the register. The limit is 10 cartridges per month. Rewards members may receive $2 per cartridge after making a qualifying $10 purchase during the same month. Damaged cartridges are excluded. The Texarkana store is at 111 Richmond Ranch Road.

Use a manufacturer program when local options do not fit

Texas requires participating computer and television manufacturers to offer consumer recycling programs. Use the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality electronics page to find the computer or television brand and follow the manufacturer's current instructions. Some programs provide free mail-back or drop-off, but the method depends on the brand.

Protect your information

  1. Back up files, photos, contacts, and account-recovery information that you want to keep.
  2. Sign out of accounts and remove the device from Find My Device, Find My iPhone, or another activation-lock service.
  3. Factory-reset the device when possible.
  4. Remove SIM cards, memory cards, and other removable storage.
  5. Ask the recipient what it does with hard drives and other data-bearing parts. Remove or destroy the storage device when its process does not meet your needs.
Check first: Do not put a swollen, leaking, recalled, or physically damaged lithium battery in a store collection bin. Use the Call2Recycle locator and safety guidance to find a site that handles the battery type, then contact that site before transporting it.

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