DisposalSource

DisposalSource operates as an electronics recycling drop-off in Maxwell Avenue Royal Oak, MI, listed in eCycling Central's directory of Michigan recycling locations.

Services offered

Recycling Refurbishment Resale

What it costs

This is a national program drop-off. National programs typically accept the manufacturer's own brand free of charge, with fees on third-party items or oversized goods (CRT monitors, large appliances). Confirm pricing with the location before drop-off.

Michigan e-waste law

Michigan's Electronic Waste Takeback Program (NREPA Part 173) (2008) governs how electronics must be disposed of in this state. The law uses an manufacturer takeback and covers video display devices, computers, computer peripherals.

Fee structure: Free to households

Penalty for illegal disposal: Up to $25,000 per day per violation

Key requirements: Manufacturers must offer free takeback. No quantity caps for households.

Source: Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).

What can be recovered from your e-waste

Material composition varies by device, but the typical recoverable yields look like this:

• Washing machine (75000g typical) - recoverable: 0.0g gold, 0.15g silver, 5200g copper, 2900g aluminium
• Dishwasher (35000g typical) - recoverable: 0.0g gold, 0.08g silver, 2800g copper, 1850g aluminium
• Microwave (12000g typical) - recoverable: 0.005g gold, 0.1g silver, 1850g copper, 850g 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.

Used electronics still hold recoverable value: gold connectors, copper bus bars, palladium in catalytic surfaces, and aluminium cases. Responsible recycling sends those materials back into the supply chain instead of into landfill.

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Listing reviewed: April 2026 - sourced from eCycling Central's directory of US recycling locations.