Blue Ridge Computer Recycling
Listing reviewed: North Carolina recycling directory
Contact and location
- Address: 49, Glendale Ave Asheville, NC, 28803
- Phone: (828) 232-5766
- Website: www.brcrecycling.com/
- County: Buncombe
- Program type: Private Recycler
Services offered
• Donation Program • Recycling • Refurbishment • Resale
About this listing
Located in Glendale Ave Asheville, NC, Blue Ridge Computer Recycling provides electronics recycling services for residents and businesses across North Carolina.
Services offered
Donation Program Recycling Refurbishment Resale
What it costs
Most consumer drop-offs are free for typical household quantities, with possible fees on CRT TVs, large appliances, and commercial-quantity loads. Call ahead to confirm.
North Carolina e-waste law
North Carolina's Discarded Computer Equipment and Television Recycling (NCGS 130A-309.130) (2007) governs how electronics must be disposed of in this state. The law uses an manufacturer registration and reporting and covers TVs, computers, monitors.
Fee structure: Free at collection programs
Penalty for illegal disposal: Up to $5,000 per day per violation
Key requirements: Landfill ban since 2011. Counties must offer collection of computer equipment and TVs.
Source: North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality.
What can be recovered from your e-waste
Material composition varies by device, but the typical recoverable yields look like this:
- Laptop (2200g typical) - recoverable: 0.22g gold, 1.1g silver, 290g copper, 380g aluminium
- Tablet (480g typical) - recoverable: 0.06g gold, 0.55g silver, 38g copper, 95g aluminium
- Desktop computer (9500g typical) - recoverable: 0.38g gold, 2.0g silver, 1450g copper, 480g aluminium
Source: Cucchiella et al. (2015) Recycling of WEEEs; Umicore Precious Metals Recovery datasheets; UNEP Recycling From E-Waste to Resources.
Before you visit
**Before you visit:** call ahead to confirm current accepted items and opening hours. Wipe personal data from any device with a hard drive or storage chip. Remove batteries from devices where possible. Some sites charge fees for CRT TVs, large appliances, or commercial-quantity drop-offs.
Modern integrated smelters (Aurubis, Umicore, Boliden) can recover the precious metals embedded in circuit boards. Drop-off sites like this one are the first link in that recovery chain.
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Listing reviewed: April 2026 - sourced from eCycling Central's directory of US recycling locations.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Blue Ridge Computer Recycling located?
Blue Ridge Computer Recycling is located at 49, Glendale Ave Asheville, NC, 28803.
Does Blue Ridge Computer Recycling accept electronics for recycling?
Services offered: • Donation Program • Recycling • Refurbishment • Resale
How do I contact Blue Ridge Computer Recycling?
Call Blue Ridge Computer Recycling at (828) 232-5766 or visit http://www.brcrecycling.com/.