Rushing to complete a move that included needing to get rid of some items that had piled up (old electronic accessories, old iPhone, a laptop, and a PS4), a quick Google search of local recycling e-waste brought me to Friendly Earth International. Their certificate of destruction and their residential pickup services really sold it for me. I filled their online form late Saturday night, and wasn't expecting a reply until Monday (they're closed on the weekends) but to my shock one of their reps replied on Sunday and confirmed adding me to their route for a Monday pickup. They're not able to reserve a particular time slot/frame, you can request an ideal range but know if they can't arrive you'll need to go in person or reschedule to another day. If you do need to reschedule the pickup for a day with more flex, be sure to notify them right away so they can update the driver. For me, the flat fee was $75 but this could range for others (depending on items being picked up, distance, etc.). Payment was through an online portal, with a link sent in the scheduling email. I had originally requested pickup before 12pm, as timing would have it, I was delayed and was still at my apartment when the driver did arrive about 2 hours later. Everything worked out, the driver was very nice and was able to take my items (no paperwork to fill or was provided). read more

This e-waste business is a rip off. Will try to charge fees to the donor for donating electronics that they state are "free" to drop off and their scales are likely mis-calibrated as they charge per pound and charge for more weight than actual. They are not "Friendly" just "Greedy". read more

Efficient, easy to to understand, best of the best for these services. Had to sign some paperwork to recycle a tv and was in and out in 10 min. read more

Striving to recycle responsibly and have a pile of hard to recycle items that have been sitting around because you have **no clue** what to do with them? Such as your old VCR, DVD player, laptop, cell phone, garden or power tools (see exhaustive list here: https://friendlyearth.org/our-services/e-waste-recycling/)? Try Friendly Earth! They're located downtown near T-Mobile Park but also offer pick up services. They recycle quite the breadth of products and being e-Stuard certified, they'll insure it's recycled responsibly being careful to not to leak toxins into the environment as well as insuring items aren't carelessly shipped to a third world country. Also worth mentioning: all data items (ie hard drives) securely destroyed using Department of Defense Certified data destruction equipment. Worth the drive and your peace of mind they're taking care of your waste responsibly! read more

Friendly Earth International - Friendly Earth truck at their Seattle location - Recycling Center Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Wonderful team to work with, and we are able to know that our electronic waste is being ethically handled.

These guys are great! We had two massive old washer/dryers and called them to see if they could pick up. The guys where prompt, polite and were happy to take tons of other stuff I had been meaning to get rid of. read more

Just wanted to drop a quick note about my experience with these guys. I had an old TV from a friend and he had no idea what to do with it. Neither one of us wanted to send it off to the dump. I started looking around and found these guys. The drop off was super easy, the staff was friendly, and helpful. There was no charge for the item I had, and I think there is a large list of electronic items they take for no charge. So there's no reason not to responsibly take your old electronic items to them to be disposed of properly instead of tossing them in the dump. They have pick up service available, although I didn't need it and not too familiar with the details. If it's anything like my experience, I'm guessing it's friendly, fast, and efficient. Be sure to check with these guys before dumping any of your electronics in the trash. read more

12/4/21 Wasted my time going to this place. Brought 2 printers and a copier which are listed as accepted for free on their listing with the King County "Take it Back Network" and also listed on the Friendly Earth website without charge. A kid came out, started helping unload and then said "Uh, unfortunatley we charge for printers..." I wouldn't mind paying a reasonable price but this just felt like I was being scammed. Threw the stuff back in the truck and left. read more

Friendly Earth addresses the dire need for sustainability practices.They safely dispose of & recycle metals and other environmentally harmful substances from electronics. Anything we can do to lessen the poisoning of this planet is a step in the right direction! read more

Super easy and friendly service. They took all my old electronics off my hands in a matter of seconds. If you stop by, don't rob yourself of the chance to press their 'call for service' button, only because it sounds cool :) read more

These guys were great. Least expensive of all the places I looked into, (about 6 other companies ). Friendly, fast; got me an appointment right away. Showed up on time. Extremely satisfied. I would definitely use their services again. read more

I am a big fan of these guys. They are happy to recycle whatever electronics scrap I happen to come by in my job (and there is a lot) while being extremely nice folks, and offering a ton of stuff for sale from their amazingly stocked warehouse of treasures and god-knows-what-else. If you are looking for office equipment or random old tech, I highly recommend these guys and REPC, also in SoDo. Thanks Wes! read more

I just dropped off an old TV and microwave for recycling and was met with a smile and courteous service. This company is doing a great job keeping electronics materials out of the landfills...dropoff point is on Occidental Ave at rear of business, a little hard to find but worth it! read more

I recently dropped off my equipment with Friendly Earth recycle in Seattle. They were very professional and informative on where my used equipment goes and best of all it was FREE! read more

The friendly folks over at Friendly Earth never disappoint. Services are free to individuals and businesses alike and they are a registered non profit so all donations are fully tax deductible. read more

Wow. For small electronics, these folks are unbelievably gracious, helpful, and are making a big difference from keeping Seattle from becoming another Duwamish waterway (pollution). And they are the only FREE service for most items. The personnel were helpful, excellent and their warehouse showed the commitment to the cause. They made me want to work harder at recycling. read more