Give Your Electronics a Second Life
Convenient, simple e-waste recycling at MCC | Located in the Library
Convenient, simple e-waste recycling at MCC | Located in the Library
Please recycle responsibly & use the following guidelines for AZ StRUT's eWaste community collection bin at MCC
The e‑waste bin accepts a wide range of consumer electronics and accessories:
Some items require special handling and should not be placed in the e-waste bin:
Please No Dumping or Scavenging.
For Personal Items Only.
No college equipment in the bin. Contact MCC IT services to remove and recycle campus equipment.
Repurpose your tech and protect the planet—Drop your items in the bin to keep e-waste out of landfills and moving back into the circular economy.
Deposit your personal consumer electronics items gently in the bin
All data storage drives are wiped according to AZ StRUT Data Privacy policies for community collection sites
Items are carefully dismantled, cleaned and assessed for reuse
Materials are responsibly recycled or refurbished
Before dropping off your electronics:
Remove personal data when possible (factory reset, wipe storage, remove SIM cards)
Remove batteries when possible
Place items gently into the bin—do not force large objects
The AZ StRUT bin is an open community collection point. So, it is strongly recommended that you remove your data before dropping off personal electronics. Once the items have been collected, AZstRUT follows strict data‑destruction protocols.
See more on their data security protocols: azstrut.org/hard-drive-policy
AZ StRUT and MCC are not responsible for items placed in the e-Waste bin.
Review a complete list of accepted items on the AZstRUT website .
MCC is committed to providing our students and community with sustainable solutions, vibrant learning opportunities and thriving environment.
Our campus initiatives focus on reducing waste and fostering a culture of environmental stewardship. Explore our dedicated resources to learn how you can make a tangible impact on our campus ecosystem.
See how to get involved: mesacc.edu/about/sustainability
Access our comprehensive Library Research Guide and Campus Learning Resources on Recycling and the Circular Economy.
The community e‑waste collection bin in the MCC Library is offered by the nonprofit organization, AZ StRUT (Arizona Student Recycling Used Technology) and provides a free, convenient drop‑off point for small electronic devices, accessories, and tech components that are inoperable or no longer needed.
AZ StRUT supports our community by providing hands-on technical education in cybersecurity, networking and hardware maintenance; free computers for students and free e-Waste recycling on most items.
Students can visit AZstRUT and take a tour, volunteer, gain valuable skills, learn to refurbish tech equipment and more.