Don’t Let Your Electronic Waste Go to Waste

What Is Electronic Waste?

Broken or obsolete computers, hard drives, monitors, cellphones, TVs, printers, copiers, FAX machines, and the like. These items should never be put in your recycling cart or trash can.

Why You Should Recycle Electronic Waste

Recycling e-waste is environmentally responsible and necessary. Most computers, monitors, TVs, and hard drives contain toxic waste that are public health hazards. Cathode ray tube televisions and computer monitors contain an average of four pounds of lead. Electronics have been cited as a leading source of mercury in municipal waste. The largest source of cadmium in municipal waste is rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries, commonly found in laptops, cell phones, and cameras. If disposed of improperly, these toxins can be released into the environment, contaminating our groundwater and soil, posing a threat to human health.

How Can You Dispose of E-Waste Properly?

Take advantage of your local Green Station. You can visit MyDoRight.com for a full list of accepted items. This is the easiest way to dispose of e-waste throughout the year.

FREE E-Waste Event in Pulaski County

Our FREE electronics waste drop-off event is happening Tuesday, April 8, and Wednesday, April 9, from 7 a.m. ­– 2 p.m. at Simmons Bank Arena parking lot on East Washington in North Little Rock. You can bring computers and accessories (desktops, laptops, tablets, monitors, displays, servers, keyboards, hard drives), office equipment (copiers, printers, fax machines, surge protectors, and typewriters), audio/visual equipment (televisions, DVD players, game systems, VCRs, stereos, cameras, and radios), handheld devices (cell phones, pagers, calculators, PDAs, and two-way radios), and countertop appliances (microwaves).

For more information, go to RecyclingUnplugged.com.