It’s Time to Recycle Your Electronic Waste
Tomorrow is the day! If you are a Pulaski County resident or business, please come out to our FREE e-waste collection event at Simmons Bank Arena parking lot in North Little Rock. The event will be held on Tuesday April 2nd and Wednesday April 3rd from 7am-2pm.
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/Video 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).
VCRs, stereos, cameras, and radios), Handheld Devices (cell phones, pagers, calculators, PDAs, and two-way radios), and Countertop Appliances (microwaves).
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO BRING YOUR OLD ELECTRONICS TO THIS EVENT?
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.
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. The good news is these hazards can be easily avoided by simply recycling your old electronics safely and properly. Be a part of the change and bring your e-waste to our two-day event. For more information, go to RecyclingUnplugged.com.