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 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.
- 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
We are currently finalizing school pickup week scheduling. Please check back toward the end of January to see your school’s pickup time.
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
It appears your school didn’t sign up for the 2025 Electronics Recycling Competition. If you want to join the Electronics Recycling Competition in 2026, please sign up for our newsletter to keep up-to-date on next year’s competition. Thanks!
Academy of Arts and Academics
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Adams Elementary School
Congratulations, your school is signed up!
Your pickup week is Feb. 18 to Feb. 25!
Agnes Stewart Middle School
Congratulations, your school is signed up!
Your pickup week is Mar. 10 to Mar. 17!
Al Kennedy Alternative High School
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Applegate Elementary School
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Arts and Technology Academy at Jefferson
Congratulations, your school is signed up!
Your pickup week is Feb. 19 to Feb. 26!
Awbrey Park Elementary School
Congratulations, your school is signed up!
Your pickup week is Feb. 27 to Mar. 6!
Blue Mountain Charter School
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Bohemia Elementary School
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