A Packed Day of Responsible Disposal (Image Credits: Flickr)
Vehicles began lining up before dawn at CompuCycle on April 24 as Houston residents brought old electronics for recycling during the 19th annual ABC13 Earth Day E-Cycle Drive.[1][2] The drive-thru event collected 132,293 pounds of e-waste, the largest amount in its history and a new benchmark for community environmental action.[1] Organizers hailed the turnout as a strong show of support for keeping toxins out of landfills.
A Packed Day of Responsible Disposal
The event ran from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. at CompuCycle’s facility on 8019 Kempwood Drive.[2] Participants dropped off items free of charge, with a limit of up to five per vehicle to keep lines moving efficiently.[1][3] No appointments were needed, allowing hundreds to participate seamlessly.
Accepted materials covered a wide range of household tech. Computers, laptops, tablets, cellphones, TVs, gaming consoles, printers, cables, and chargers all qualified for processing.[1][2] Residents prepared by backing up data and factory resetting devices beforehand. CompuCycle staff handled the rest, ensuring compliance with strict standards.
Building on a Decade of Milestones
This year’s haul topped the previous event record of 128,699 pounds set back in 2014.[1] That earlier collection also earned ABC13 a Guinness World Record for the largest single-day e-waste gathering.[4] The 2026 total marked a significant jump from recent years, including 114,508 pounds in 2025 and 103,936 pounds in 2024…