How We're Continuing to Fight Tech and Plastic Waste

Micro Center has always offered a robust recycling program for tech waste. From computers to ink and toner, we're happy to take the tech you no longer need and make sure it gets recycled efficiently and effectively so it doesn't end up in a landfill, potentially leaking toxic chemicals. And now, in limited stores, we're extending that ideology to plastic waste.

We, as Americans, use billions of plastic bags each year, and nearly all of them end up as waste in landfills or litter the environment. In an effort to reduce this massive amount of plastic waste, we aim to eventually eliminate plastic bags from all 25 stores. The rollout will be in phases, starting with five stores, including Denver, Chicago, Fairfax, Sharonville, and St. Davids.

“We know our customers are used to having plastic bags at checkout, and moving away from them will require some getting used to,” said Ralph Gilson, our Senior Vice President of Operations. “We appreciate our customers’ support and understanding during this transition as we focus on doing what’s right for the environment. By working together, we can eliminate over 4 million single-use plastic bags every year.”

 We will be transitioning to reusable bags, which will be available for purchase at checkout. And if you're interested in learning more about our electronics recycling program, speak with any of our associates at the Knowledge Bar.