The Austin Independent School District will help community members dispose of used computers, printers and electronics in an environmentally friendly way, while helping to put money into its public schools. 

In honor of Earth Day, Austin ISD is teaming up with ARC and Electronic Recycling and Trading to collect, dispose of and recycle unwanted computers, laptops, monitors, cell phones and fax machines. Participating AISD schools will offer outdoor drop-off stations Saturday, April 20. ERT will also host a drop-off station in North Austin. 

“This program will not only help our community by reducing the amount of waste that goes into landfills, it will serve as an educational opportunity for our parent and student volunteers on the importance of being good stewards of the environment,” Anita Anderson, procurement specialist for the district who is helping to organize the event, said. 

ERT certifies that 100 percent of all materials collected will be recycled—not end up in a landfill. Because all electronics will be recycled, proceeds from the recycling drive will benefit AISD schools. 

"ARC is excited to partner with ERT and AISD on this event. As a provider of technology solutions and services for close to 30 years, we understand the importance of proper recycling of all electronic equipment,” Ryan Grant, president of ARC, said. “Recycling and serving the community are at the core of our company, so we're delighted to work with AISD on this effort.”

The drop-off stations will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 20. Participating schools are: 

Elementary school campuses

Barton Hills Elementary School, 2108 Barton Hills Dr.

Bryker Woods Elementary School, 3309 Kerbey Lane

Cunningham Elementary, 2200 Berkeley Ave.

Gullett Elementary School, 6310 Treadwell Blvd.

Summitt Elementary School, 12207 Brigadoon Lane

Reilly Elementary School, Denson Drive 

Middle school campuses

Kealing Middle School, 1607 Pennsylvania Ave. (Hours at this location are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)

Small Middle School, 4801 Monterey Oaks Blvd.

Gorzycki Middle School, 7412 West Slaughter Lane 

High school campuses

Akins High School, 10701 S. 1st St.

Eastside Memorial High School, 1012 Arthur Stiles Road 

Travis High School, 1211 E. Oltorf St.  

ERT drop-off location

ERT, 15508 Bratton Lane (Hours at this location are from 12-5 p.m.)