Friday, April 8, 2011

Upcoming electronics recycling event

The first Cayuga County recycling event of 2011 is coming up soon. 

Earth Week "Electronics Plus" Collection Event takes place on May 14th.


This spring all residents of Cayuga County and the City of Auburn are invited to participate in the 2011 Earth Week "Electronics Plus" Collection Event. The event presents an excellent opportunity to discard materials in a safe manner. Proper disposal protects human health, our community and the environment. The materials collected at this event will be recycled to the fullest extent possible by our contractors.

Date, Time, Place:

  • Saturday, May 14, 2011.
  • Running from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES Campus located at 1879 W Genesee Street Rd, Auburn.

Fees:
  • $5 fee per large floor model copiers.
  • $5 fee per small Freon appliance such as air conditioners, dehumidifiers and dorm-sized refrigerators. No freon appliance weighing more than 40 pounds will be accepted. Click here for information on disposing of freon appliances weighing more than 40 pounds.
  • Charges may apply for equipment from businesses with more than 50 employees at the contractor's discretion.
  • All other household electronics are free.
  • Propane tanks, bulbs, and battries accepted for free.




This event is sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cayuga County, Cayuga County Solid Waste Management Program Office, Cayuga County Department of Planning and Economic Development and hosted by the Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES.

Funding for the event is provided by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Cayuga County and Nucor Steel-Auburn.

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