Editor’s Note: If you caught Part One of this series, you learned why protecting personal information should be a top priority when disposing of old electronics. Now, we turn our attention to the solution: a local effort helping Southern Missourians recycle electronic waste safely, securely, and responsibly.
Most homes, farms, schools, and businesses have electronics that are no longer being used. An old computer sitting in a closet, a box of tangled cables in the garage, a retired printer in a storage room, or outdated networking equipment tucked away on a shelf are common sights throughout Southern Missouri.
The challenge is often not deciding whether to get rid of these items—it’s knowing what to do with them.
Many communities lack convenient options for disposing of electronic waste. As a result, unwanted electronics frequently remain stored for years or eventually end up in the trash. Unfortunately, this means valuable materials are never recovered and useful resources remain unused.
Creating convenient local recycling opportunities is one of the most effective ways to encourage responsible disposal of electronic equipment. When residents and businesses have a nearby location where electronics can be dropped off, participation increases and more devices are diverted from landfills.
That is why local recycling efforts play such an important role in supporting our communities. They provide a practical solution to a growing challenge while making it easier for people to do the right thing with unwanted electronics.
Current High Speed is proud to help support those efforts by providing e-waste recycling services for residents and businesses throughout Southern Missouri. As a company built around technology and connectivity, we understand firsthand how quickly electronic equipment changes and how important it is to manage retired devices responsibly.
Many common electronic items can be accepted for recycling, including computers, laptops, networking equipment, phones, tablets, printers, cables, and electronic accessories. These items can often be processed so that valuable materials can be recovered and reused.
Please note that old-style CRT televisions and loose batteries cannot be accepted due to specialized disposal requirements.
Technology will continue to evolve, and the number of electronic devices we use every day will continue to grow. By providing local recycling opportunities, communities can help ensure that outdated electronics are managed responsibly rather than forgotten in storage rooms or discarded unnecessarily.
Working together, Southern Missouri residents and businesses can help give old electronics a second life while supporting cleaner communities and a more sustainable future.
E-Waste Recycling Drop-Off
Current High Speed
668 US Highway 63
West Plains, MO 65775
Hours
Monday – Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Phone
417-778-4178
Please Note: Old-style CRT televisions and loose batteries cannot be accepted.
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