Electronics Recycling Event – Saturday May 2nd

ewaste_event_2014The City of Lawrence invites residents and small businesses to recycle unused or obsolete electronic equipment. Electronic equipment may contain hazardous components such as lead, mercury and cadmium. Recycling your unwanted electronic equipment keeps these hazardous components out of the landfill.

Rain or Shine Event

DATE: Saturday, May 2nd
TIME: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
LOCATION: KU Park & Ride East Parking Lot, Clinton Pkwy & Crestline Dr.

Electronic recycling at this event will be provided by MRC.
Items accepted for recycling:

  • Computers
  • Monitors
  • Printers
  • Copiers
  • Scanners
  • Fax Machines
  • Televisions*
  • Video and Audio Equipment
  • Cell Phones and other Hand Held Devices
  • Microwaves and other Small Appliances

* Recycling fee (Cash or Checks ONLY):

  • $20.00 per CRT television under 27 inches
  • $40.00 per CRT television over 27 inches/all big screen televisions/all console televisions
  • no charge for other electronics

Items NOT accepted:

  • Large Appliances (Refrigerators, AC Units, Dehumidifiers)
    • To request a residential special item pickup service for large appliances, please fill out this online form.
  • Hazardous Waste (Fluorescent Light Bulbs, Compressed Gas Cylinders)

 

April 29, 2015 · pgmiller · No Comments
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