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Plug Into Your Community |
An eCycle Event Benefitting Local Charities |
Drive through. Drop off. Leave. It's that easy. |
This free eCycle event collects old computers, laptops, parts, peripherals, and a few other electronic items. All of these items have hazardous materials and should not be disposed of with your regular garbage. This event provides the community with the opportunity to properly recycle these items. |
There is not a fee to drop off your recyclable items, but cash or check donations are gladly accepted the day of the event and will benefit Goodwill Industries and the Optimist Club of West Knoxville.These organizations provide labor for the event. |
FARRAGUT HIGH SCHOOL Saturday January 9, 2010 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Snow, Rain or Shine |
CHILHOWEE PARK Saturday January 23, 2010 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Snow, Rain or Shine |
Support Local Organizations |
Computer monitors and televisions are hazardous because they contain significant amounts of lead. Printed circuit boards contain hazardous metals such as lead, chromium, cadmium and mercury, with significant variation depending on the board. Mercury-containing components like switches and relays are found in some electronic and electrical products. PCBs may be found in televisions and computers made before the early 1980s. The OEA encourages residents to take advantage of local recycling opportunities. Recycling old electronic equipment keeps hazardous materials out of waste and makes it possible to recover resources. Recyclers typically disassemble units, salvage reusable parts, and send materials to final processors. |
Why Recycle? |
Acceptable Items |
PC Systems CPUs Monitors Mice Keyboards Printers Scanners Laptops Modems Small TVs (No Consoles) |
Hard Drives Speakers Power Cords Cables Cell Phones Power Strips Desktop & Copiers Fax Machines Cell Phones |
Unacceptable Items |
Microwaves Small Stoves Small Appliances Small Refrigerators (contain freon) Cardboard Scrap Metal |
If you would like to know more about this event, or if you are a BUSINESS OR SCHOOL that would like to participate, please send an email to plugintoyourcommunity@yahoo.com. |
Those recycling at the two events will be eligible to win a 42" Wide Screen TV from Best Buy! |
The organizers of this event are looking for volunteers to assist with on-site processing. Those interested in volunteering their time please contact plugintoyourcommunity@yahoo.com. |
Aluminum Cans Newspapers Phone Books Mercury Thermometers Electronics containing hazardous chemicals such as lab equipment |
Please do not bring your computer packing material such as boxes, Styrofoam, manuals, disks and plastic bags. We cannot process these items at this event and, if brought, we will have to ask you to take them back with you. |