Electronic Recycling Drive

APR 25

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

*Please note that Zoo hours on this day are 9:00am to 5:00pm*

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is proud to partner with Accurate IT Services to host an electronic recycling drive in celebration of Earth Day!

Instead of sending your old electronics to the landfill, you can drop them off in the Columbus Zoo's parking lot so that they can be properly recycled and repurposed!  For a full list of electronic items that you can donate, visit Accurate IT's website.

Accurate IT

Know Before You Go

Certain items have a cost associated with recycling them including CRT Style Computer Monitors $20, Flat Panel TVs (LED, LCD, PLASMA) $30, all other TVs $40.

The following items are NOT accepted:

  • large appliances
  • Alkaline batteries
  • Light bulbs 

Please reference the above link for a full list of items that are not accepted.


Even if you do not plan on visiting the Zoo this day, you can still participate in the recycling drive!

Upon arrival, let the parking booth attendant know that you are participating in the recycling drive and you will be able to enter the parking lot at no charge. Once in the parking lot, turn left and you will see the recycling trucks. Please follow the cones once inside the lot.