Youngstown Nonprofit Hosts E-Waste Collection Drive

Oak Hill Collaborative's annual event allows public to recycle old electronics.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 9:35am

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An abstract, out-of-focus photograph showing a collection of old electronic devices like phones, laptops, and gaming consoles in soft, warm pools of light, conveying a sense of nostalgia and the need for responsible recycling.A community-driven effort to properly dispose of outdated electronics keeps hazardous waste out of landfills.Youngstown Today

Oak Hill Collaborative, a local nonprofit in Youngstown, Ohio, is hosting its third annual E-Waste Collection Drive next Friday. The public can drop off old, unwanted, or broken electronics like phones, laptops, and gaming consoles for proper disposal and recycling through a partnership with local recycler GreenBoard IT.

Why it matters

Collecting old electronics keeps dangerous materials like lithium and mercury out of landfills, where they can have negative environmental and health impacts, especially in developing countries where e-waste is often shipped for mining of valuable components.

The details

During previous drives, Oak Hill has collected over 10,000 pounds of electronic waste. Items that can be dropped off include laptops, PCs, DVD players, and hard drives, but not printers, TVs, fluorescent bulbs, or kitchen appliances. GreenBoard IT will collect and properly dispose of the materials, wiping any personal data.

  • The E-Waste Collection Drive will take place next Friday, April 11, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The players

Oak Hill Collaborative

A local nonprofit organization in Youngstown, Ohio that is hosting the annual e-waste collection drive.

GreenBoard IT

A local recycler that partners with Oak Hill Collaborative to collect, dispose of, and recycle the donated electronics.

Sarah Russell

A representative of Oak Hill Collaborative who spoke about the growth of the e-waste collection drive over the years.

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What they’re saying

“When we first started, I think we collected 2,500 or 3,000 pounds. The numbers just kept growing and growing and growing as word of mouth just kind of took off. We have seen an increase in what we have collected.”

— Sarah Russell, Oak Hill Collaborative representative

The takeaway

This annual e-waste collection drive provides an important community service by keeping hazardous materials out of landfills and ensuring old electronics are properly recycled, benefiting both the local environment and global communities impacted by irresponsible e-waste disposal.