The Capital Area Corporate Recycling Council

The Capital Area Corporate Recycling Council is a nonprofit committed to electronic scrap reduction by providing recycled computers and equipment to schools, nonprofits, and low-income families through the generous contributions of supporters. The nonprofit safely manages and recycles electronics according to international level standards set by the Responsible Recycling Practices program. This title was achieved after nine months of adhering to industry standards set by the R2 program, which includes data security safeguards. R2 is one of only two accredited certification standards that exist for electronics recyclers, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency website. The CACRC is the only organization is Louisiana that implements a rigorous "Reuse, Recover, and Dispose" material management strategy by following downstream material until the end of life product. Recycling with the Capital Area Corporate Recycling Council: Accepted Items: • Computer hardware • Computer Accessories (keyboards, mice, speakers, etc.) • Laptops • Telephones, Telephone systems • Security systems • Cell phones/bag phones • DVD Movies & Video games • MP3 Players • XBoxes, Playstations, Wii • Digital Cameras & Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) • Stereos • Networking equipment • Fax machines • Circuit boards (of any type) • Processors • Monitors • Telephone and computer cables • Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) • Printers • Toner cartridges, Ink jet cartridges • Portable Navigation & GPS Devices • (Garmin, Magellan, Tom-Tom) We DO NOT accept: • Appliances • Copiers • Televisions • Furniture • Media (DVDs, tapes, CDs)