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With this special collection, you receive a 14 x 18" mailer to fill with any old cords and cables from your TV, computer, phone, or other electronic devices. The cords collected by WasteNot will be stripped for copper and other recyclable metals to ensure their individual components get a second life. 

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ACCEPTED

  • Phone Charging Cables

  • Computer Charging & Power Cables

  • USB/MicroUSB/Thunderbolt Cables

  • Extension Cords

  • Ethernet Cables

  • Fiber Optic and Coaxial Cables

  • Monitor/Video Cables

  • AUX and Audio Cables

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NOT ACCEPTED

  • Phones, Tablets, Laptops and Other Personal Electronics

  • Power Adapters

  • Light Bulbs

  • Batteries

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How This Collection Works

- Add this item to your cart
- Fill the mailer with electronic cords and cables.
- On your next service date, place the mailer on top of your WasteNot bucket.
- WasteNot will collect the cords along with your compost.

End of Life

The cords collected by WasteNot are stripped for copper and other recyclable metals to ensure their individual components get a second life.

The mailer is 100% compostable and will be composted by WasteNot

Size & Specs

14in x 18in mailer (~4 gallons)
Holds 7-10lbs of cords & cables.

Printable List of Accepted Items

Click here to print a list of all accepted items.

Avoiding Contamination - Help Keep This Collection Clean!

Please take time to ensure each item placed in the Cords & Cables mailer is among our list of accepted items. Placing the wrong items in the mailer has significant human and environmental impacts.

If the mailer contains contamination, it is possible the entirety of its contents will not be able to be processed. Light bulbs, batteries, and heavily damaged electronics can pose serious risks to our operators and partners. If you have any questions or doubts about whether an item can be included, please don't hesitate to reach out to our customer support team at HQ@wastenotcompost.com.

YOUR IMPACT

Every year, less than 20% of the nearly 50 million tonnes of e-waste produced is recycled. For every mailer of cords recycled with WasteNot, approximately 7 pounds of E-waste is diverted from the landfill, ensuring that the easily recyclable metals contained within them are actually recycled.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CORDS & CABLES COLLECTION

Who are you partnering with? What happens with the materials? 

WasteNot works with a number of local e-recycling partners to process the cords & cables that are collected with this service. The cords are stripped for copper and other recyclable metals to ensure their individual components get a second life.

Who is eligible for this collection?

Currently, all residential WasteNot members who receive either weekly or bi-weekly compost collection in the Chicagoland area are eligible for this service. We are not able to collect cords & cables from non-members at this time. 

What is accepted in this collection? 

Check out our complete list of accepted items here. The full list is also printed on the mailer you receive from WasteNot. 

What do I need to do to prepare for collection?

Fill up your mailer with accepted items. Make sure not to overfill so the mailer can be sealed. Seal the mailer and place it on top of or near your bucket in your regular service location. Place the mailer out on any service date and our team will collect it along with your compost. 

While the mailer is water-resistant, we do request that on any service date when it is raining heavily you wait until your next service to place the mailer outside.  This will help to avoid damaging any electronics that might have otherwise been recoverable. 

When will the mailer be collected?

The Cords & Cables mailer can be collected on any regularly scheduled service date. You do not need to schedule a pickup with the WasteNot team.  Simply place the full mailer out with your bucket on any service date.

Will my bucket also be serviced if I place the mailer out for collection?

Yes. 

What if all of my cords do not fit in the mailer?

To protect the integrity of the collected materials, overfilled bags, bags that are torn, or bags that are unsealed will not be collected. If your cords do not fit in the designated mailer, please order a second collection.

What if the bag is torn or otherwise damaged? 

To protect the integrity of the collected materials, overfilled bags, bags that are torn, or bags that are unsealed will not be collected. 

If your mailer is torn while filling, please contact HQ@wastenotcompost.com for a resolution. You may be asked to purchase another mailer if your mailer is torn.  

If your mailer is torn upon receipt (before you’ve filled it) please contact HQ@wastenotcompost.com for a new mailer. 

Can I sign up for a recurring subscription?

No, not currently. The Cords & Cables program is only available as a one-time add-on service. However, there is no limit on the number of collection mailers you may purchase.  

Can I order more than one mailer at a time? 

Yes there is no limit to the amount of collection mailers you may order at one time. If you do have more material than fits in one mailer, some of this material may be intended for our other newly launched collection, Personal Electronics. Be sure to check out the accepted items list for each of these distinct collections to make sure you are ordering the correct collection mailer.