Idaho Falls Event Offers Free Safe Disposal for Old Electronics

E Cyclers of Idaho partners with Idaho National Laboratory to expand community e-waste collection and recycling program.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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IDAHO FALLS — E Cyclers of Idaho is hosting a free community e-waste collection event on Saturday, February 21st, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Idaho Falls Public Library. The event is part of the company's 'Keep Idaho Beautiful' campaign, which aims to help residents responsibly dispose of unwanted electronics and prevent them from ending up in landfills or waterways.

Why it matters

Electronic waste is one of the fastest-growing waste streams worldwide, and many devices contain hazardous substances that can contaminate the environment if not properly disposed of. Recycling electronics also conserves valuable materials that can be reused in new products, reducing reliance on imported resources. Additionally, old devices may still contain sensitive personal or business information, so secure data destruction is important to prevent identity theft.

The details

The event will accept most small electronic devices, including computers, monitors, televisions, cellphones, tablets, gaming systems, toner cartridges, scanners, fax machines, electronic cigarettes, batteries, and networking equipment. The items are disassembled and processed for use as raw materials in new products, with non-renewable materials like lead, cadmium, and lithium being recycled and reused. Larger items like refrigerators and treadmills can be dropped off at the company's warehouse in Idaho Falls.

  • The event will take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Last year's 'Keep Idaho Beautiful' campaign included 11 monthly collection sites and resulted in the recycling of more than 46,000 pounds of electronic waste.

The players

E Cyclers of Idaho

An Idaho Falls-based company that provides electronic recycling, secure data destruction, equipment removal, IT buyback programs, computer repair and refurbishment, and the sale of refurbished electronics.

Idaho National Laboratory

A U.S. Department of Energy research and development laboratory that is partnering with E Cyclers of Idaho to expand the 'Keep Idaho Beautiful' e-waste collection and recycling campaign.

Susie Cluff

The business director and marketing manager of E Cyclers of Idaho.

Mark Jeffs

The founder of E Cyclers of Idaho, whose passion for electronics led him to create the business focused on responsible recycling and customer service.

Dan Forbush

The nephew of Mark Jeffs, who purchased the company after Jeffs' passing in 2021 and continues to operate it.

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What they’re saying

“As part of last year's campaign, we hosted 11 monthly collection sites, including Idaho State University, the Idaho Falls Public Library and Ammon City Hall. Through those events, we collected and recycled more than 46,000 pounds of electronic waste that otherwise could have ended up in landfills or waterways.”

— Susie Cluff, Business Director and Marketing Manager, E Cyclers of Idaho (eastidahonews.com)

“An additional 111,000 pounds was dropped off by the community at our shop and at our Idaho Falls transfer station trailer.”

— Susie Cluff, Business Director and Marketing Manager, E Cyclers of Idaho (eastidahonews.com)

“We feel that what we are doing is essential to our community. Many others have expressed the same sentiment. We love getting our message out to help support the local community and ensure the public knows we are here. We are looking forward to bringing our services further into the mainstream.”

— Susie Cluff, Business Director and Marketing Manager, E Cyclers of Idaho (eastidahonews.com)

What’s next

This year, in partnership with the INL, E Cyclers of Idaho will expand the 'Keep Idaho Beautiful' campaign to include potentially bimonthly free community electronic waste drop-off and recycling events at additional locations across eastern Idaho, including the Rexburg transfer station, the College of Eastern Idaho, ISU, the Fort Hall transfer station, and the City of Idaho Falls Library.

The takeaway

E Cyclers of Idaho's commitment to responsible electronic waste recycling and secure data destruction is helping to keep hazardous materials out of landfills and waterways, while also recovering valuable resources that can be reused in new products. This community-focused initiative demonstrates how local businesses can play a vital role in promoting sustainability and environmental protection.