Do you have unwanted, unused, or broken electronics in your home but don’t know what to do with them? Donate them to your student’s school to help it win the 2025 Electronics Recycling Competition!
Lane County schools that recycle the most “e-waste” will win grants of up to $500 to support school sustainability, a NextStep Reuse Store computer gift certificate, and a special recognition award!
The top schools in each student population category (outlined below) will win the prize package and a $500 grant. In contrast, the second-place school in each population category will win the prize package and a $250 grant.
Student population categories
- 0-300 students
- 301-500 students
- 501-700 students
- 700+ students
Eligible e-waste includes microwaves, TVs, printers, cords, cables, cell phones, computers, computer accessories (monitors, keyboards, mice, computer speakers, etc., whether in working condition or not), tablets, old or broken game consoles, remotes, and AV equipment (i.e., stereos, speakers, DVD players, etc.). But no plastic, non-electronic items (i.e., toys, vacuums, etc.).
Your electronics will be recycled properly or repaired and given to community members who need them. Use the search engine on this page to find out when your school’s pickup week is.
Note: Did you know you can drop off electronics at the NextStep Donation Center (245 Jackson Street, Eugene) during the competition and not just during your school’s drop-off week? Businesses can also donate their electronic waste to schools during the competition—and NextStep will even pick it up! Email learnmore@nextsteprecycling.org with questions or for more information.
Schools
Find Your School's Electronic Recycling Competition Pickup Week
Schools registered for the competition have a 
next to them. Don't see the robot next to your school? Click the 
button under your school listing.
Academy for Character Education
Congratulations, your school is signed up!
Academy of Arts and Academics
It appears your school is not yet signed up. Forward our registration form to your school’s principal to sign your school up today! Note: The registration deadline is Dec. 13, 2024. Participation is limited to Lane County schools only, and permission is required from the principal.
Adams Elementary School
Congratulations, your school is signed up!
Agnes Stewart Middle School
Congratulations, your school is signed up!
Al Kennedy Alternative High School
It appears your school is not yet signed up. Forward our registration form to your school’s principal to sign your school up today! Note: The registration deadline is Dec. 13, 2024. Participation is limited to Lane County schools only, and permission is required from the principal.
Applegate Elementary School
It appears your school is not yet signed up. Forward our registration form to your school’s principal to sign your school up today! Note: The registration deadline is Dec. 13, 2024. Participation is limited to Lane County schools only, and permission is required from the principal.
Arts and Technology Academy at Jefferson
Congratulations, your school is signed up!
Awbrey Park Elementary School
Congratulations, your school is signed up!
Blue Mountain Charter School
It appears your school is not yet signed up. Forward our registration form to your school’s principal to sign your school up today! Note: The registration deadline is Dec. 13, 2024. Participation is limited to Lane County schools only, and permission is required from the principal.
Bohemia Elementary School
It appears your school is not yet signed up. Forward our registration form to your school’s principal to sign your school up today! Note: The registration deadline is Dec. 13, 2024. Participation is limited to Lane County schools only, and permission is required from the principal.