The Ins and Outs of Electronic Waste
Did you finally get that new television, laptop, phone, or game console for Christmas? Congrats! But that probably means you have a few old electronics that are ready to be retired. When it comes to disposing of old electronics, there is a proper way to do so.
Residential customers should always bring their electronic waste (called e-waste) to Green Stations. Never put your electronics in the recycling cart or in your trash. E-waste needs to stay out of landfills. But above all, never illegally dump your electronic waste. E-waste contains hazardous material like lead and mercury. These chemicals are detrimental to human health and the environment. That is why e-waste should always be brought to a Green Station to help preserve our natural resources and local wildlife.
Below you will find examples of electronic waste that are accepted at Green Stations:
- Computers and Accessories – Desktops, Laptops, Tablets, Monitors and Displays, Servers, Keyboards and Mice, Hard Drives, and Switches
- Office Equipment – Copiers, Printers, Fax Machines, Surge Protectors, Electric Adding Machines, and Typewriters
- Audio/Video Equipment – Televisions, DVD Players, Game Systems, VCRs, Stereos, Cameras, and Radios
- Handheld Devices – Cell/Mobile Phones, Pagers, Calculators, PDAs, and Two-Way Radios
- Countertop Appliances – Microwaves
To keep these everyday hazards out of landfills and nature, discover the locations and hours of one of five Green Station in Pulaski County at MyDoRight.com.