Round2 opens technology recycling center in Houston

On the heels of HB 2714, passed by the Texas Legislature and signed by Governor Perry in the last session, comes a brand-new technology recycling center in Houston. The center, Round2 Technologies, is Austin-based and also has a location in Dallas. They are planning four new facilities outside of Texas.

HB 2714 requires manufacturers that sell products in the state to finance free, convenient and environmentally-friendly recycling services for televisions, personal computers, laptops and monitors. Manufacturers can create their own program or participate in a common program, but they must pay for collection and transportation in addition to recycling costs.

Round2 accepts printed circuit boards, precious metals, computers, consumer electronics, media, polymers, plastics, rubber, and fiber, according to their website. They then refurbish the end-of-life materials they receive and remarket them.

The new Houston location is at 2121 Brittmore, outside the Beltway between Hammerly and Kempwood.