University of Information Technology encourages you to think green by focusing on computing in environmentally sustainable ways. 

This can be accomplished by reducing paper usage, conserving electricity, and properly discarding electronic waste like computers and cellphones. 

Electronic products are made from valuable materials which require energy to mine and manufacture. Recycling electronics conserves our natural resources and avoids air and water pollution, as well as greenhouse gas emissions that are caused by manufacturing virgin materials. 

For example: 

• Recycling one million laptops saves energy equivalent to the electricity used by more than 3,500 US homes in a year. 
• For every million cell phones we recycle, 35 thousand pounds of copper, 772 pounds of silver, 75 pounds of gold, and 33 pounds of palladium can be recovered. 

Before Recycling Your Used Electronics 

• For your computer, consider upgrading the hardware or software instead of buying a brand-new product. 
• Delete all personal information from your electronics. 
• Remove any batteries from your electronics, they may need to be recycled separately. 

On April 27, from 8am to 1pm at the Student Center South - Circle Drive, the Student Centers, are offering an Electronic Waste Drive at the Student Center. The UH community is invited to bring any acceptable e-waste – except for UH tagged equipment – to dispose of it in the most environmentally friendly way.  

Cougar family let’s come together to reduce our carbon pawprint! 

 E-Waste Recycling Drive is Sponsored by: University of Houston Student Centers 

Pre-registration Required for COVID contact reduction.  
Please click here  to complete the form. Under additional information please type  "E-Waste Drive" along with any additional notes you have. 

University tagged computer items are not eligible for this event.