Start with the battery. Lee County says electronics with rechargeable batteries, including phones and tablets, should go to its Household Chemical Waste and Electronics Facility because batteries can cause fires in transport or disposal equipment.

Sort by risk, not by screen size

Group	Examples	Next step
Rechargeable devices	Phones, tablets, power tools	Keep intact and use an approved electronics or household chemical waste route.
Plug-in electronics	TVs, printers, monitors	Check current county curbside or drop-off rules.
Business electronics	Office computers, network gear	Call the facility; business rules and fees can differ.

Before anything leaves

Back up files you need.
Sign out of accounts and use the manufacturer’s reset process.
Remove loose batteries only when the device instructions say it is safe.
Keep swollen, damaged or hot batteries away from ordinary loads and call the responsible facility for direction.
Ask whether monitors or televisions carry a special fee.

Lee County operates a drive-through Household Chemical Waste and Electronics Facility for residents. Its current brochure says large appliances are not accepted at that location and identifies different routes for some electronics. Check the facility’s current accepted list and hours before driving.

Sources: Lee County Solid Waste facilities and Lee County household chemical waste brochure. Lee County guidance for Bonita Springs residents; retrieved October 21, 2026.

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