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Electronics recycling at the fairgrounds this Saturday 
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[September 19, 2007]
The disposal of personal
computers and other consumer electronics has become problematic for
both individual households and businesses. Also known as e-waste,
computers and other consumer electronics are the fastest growing
portion of the waste stream, raising environmental concerns over the
sheer volume and potential toxicity. In response, the Logan County
Joint Solid Waste Agency will sponsor an electronic recycling
collection for Logan County residents and businesses from 9 a.m.
till noon Saturday at the Logan County Fairgrounds. Recyclers should
enter the fairgrounds using the Main Gate (Postville Drive)
entrance.
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 The electronic recycling collection is a collaborative effort
between the Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency and Retro-Tech
Electronics Inc., a not-for-profit organization. Retro-Tech
Electronics provides the opportunity for communities to recycle
computers and other household electronics in an environmentally
responsible manner, resulting in the removal of these items from
area landfills.
The following working and nonworking electronic items will be
accepted: computer equipment, including hard drives, monitors,
keyboards, printers and scanners; entertainment equipment, including
TVs, radios, stereos, VCRs, DVDs and game systems; small household
appliances, including microwaves, blenders, mixers, food processors,
toasters and toaster ovens; and small business equipment, including
copiers, fax machines, typewriters and calculators. A $5 fee will be
charged for TVs 27 inches or smaller and for all computer monitors;
a $25 fee will be charged for TVs 27 inches or larger, including
consoles and large screen TVs. Working and nonworking cellular
phones and laser and inkjet printer cartridges will be collected for
donation to Wal-Mart's Children's Miracle Network.
Computer and other electronic equipment can contain significant
quantities of hazardous materials such as lead, mercury, cadmium,
chromium, lithium, nickel and zinc. The potential exists for serious
health and environmental consequences if electronic equipment is not
properly handled and disposed of. Logan County residents are
encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to properly dispose
of obsolete or nonworking electronic items.
If you have questions regarding the electronic recycling
collection, contact Mitzi Rohlfs, Logan County Joint Solid Waste
Agency coordinator, at 732-9636.
[Text from file received from
Mitzi Rohlfs, Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency coordinator] |
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