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Community Collection Events

Community Drop-Off & Collection Support

SEAM partners with municipalities, schools, and organizations across South Dakota, North Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota and beyond to host secure electronics collection events. These programs give residents a safe, accessible way to recycle their electronics while protecting sensitive data and keeping devices out of the wrong hands.

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Protecting Residents and Communities

Old electronics don’t belong in the trash. Many contain hazardous materials like lead, mercury, and cadmium that can contaminate soil and water if landfilled or incinerated.

To prevent this, many cities and states have adopted legislation banning electronics from landfills. For example, the City of Sioux Falls prohibited electronics from the regional landfill back in 2004—a move that mirrors rules being implemented across the Upper Midwest.

Community collection events give residents a simple and safe way to recycle electronics.
By working with SEAM, communities can:

    • Keep harmful materials out of landfills
    • Ensure devices are recycled or reused responsibly
    • Provide residents with a convenient, local drop-off option
    • Demonstrate community leadership in sustainability and public health

How SEAM Supports Collection Events

Hosting an event requires planning, staffing, and security. SEAM makes it easier with:

Event Planning Guidance

Help selecting sites, setting schedules, and promoting events

On-Site Operations

Containers, traffic flow support, and secure collection

Chain-of-Custody

Tracking equipment from receipt to final processing

Certified Processing

Secure destruction and recycling of all equipment

Reporting
Certificates and event summaries to share with participants and stakeholders

Community Programs With SEAM

SEAM has the experience, tools, and processes to help you launch a safe and successful collection program. Whether you’re exploring your first event or expanding a long-running program, our team provides support to protect your community and simplify the process.

Flexible Programs & Options

From one-day drives to recurring programs, SEAM tailors solutions to fit community needs.

Alongside these events, we also support year-round electronics drop-off through the Sioux Falls Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) facility, ensuring residents always have a secure recycling option available.

Event Planning Resources

Thinking about hosting an electronics collection event but not sure where to start?

Our step-by-step Guide on How to Host a Collection Event walks through everything from site planning and staffing to promotion and reporting, helping you launch a successful program with confidence.

See SEAM's Community Impact

SEAM is proud to contribute beyond our services. From memberships in professional and business associations to donations of equipment that supports local organizations, our team is dedicated to building a stronger, safer, and more sustainable community.