One day only event - free recycling of selected electronics
Drive Through, Drop Off, Leave
That's how easy it is!

Behind STAPLES & BEST BUY
Town & Country Cir
Knoxville, TN 37922
Saturday
January 12, 2008
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Snow, Rain or Shine

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We are rerouting the traffic in order to eliminate most of the congestion. Please plan to come out and bring your old electronics. We look forward to seeing you.

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Drive through, drop off, leave. That's how easy it is.

This one day 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.

Acceptable Items
Computer equipment such as: PC systems, CPUs, monitors, mice, keyboards, printers, scanners, laptops, modems, hard drives, speakers, power cords, cables, phones, powers strips, desktop copiers, fax machines, small TVs (no consoles) and cell phones.

Unacceptable Items
Microwaves, electronics containing hazardous chemicals such as lab equipment, small refrigerators (contain freon), small stoves, small appliances, cardboard, scrap metal, aluminum cans, or newspapers.

Involved Charities
There are no fees being charged to drop off equipment, but monetary donations will gladly be accepted and will benefit Goodwill Industries, East TN Children's Hospital and the Optimist Club of West Knoxville.

Why Recycle?
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.

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