Trashing Old Electronics Just Doesn’t Compute-- Recycle Them Instead!

Takoma Park will host an Electronic Equipment Recycling Event on Saturday, May 10, 2008 from 10 AM to 1:30 PM behind the Library at Maple and Philadelphia Avenue’s. Bring your old or unwanted electronic equipment for refurbishment or recycling. Recycling electronic equipment keeps hazardous metals out of the environment.

We will accept the following items: computers and all their related equipment (CPU, monitor, printer, keyboard, modem, mouse, speaker) cameras, TVs (non console type), electric typewriters, fax machines, answering machines, telephones, VCRs, radios, stereos, CD and tape players, scanners, copiers, fax machines and other small electronic equipment.

Most electronic equipment contains hazardous metals such as lead, mercury, cadmium and chromium. These materials need to be handled properly and not released into the environment.

For questions or additional information call the Public Works Department (301) 891-7633.