By SALINA POST
The City of Salina is giving plenty of notice for its upcoming electronic waste recycling event.
The annual event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 14 on the old runway at the Berkley Family Recreation Area along Markley Road. The city and American Recycling are hosting the event, according to information provided by the City of Salina.
Electronic equipment such as computers, televisions, cameras, gaming systems, keyboards, and microwaves that need to be discarded are among the items considered as ewaste.
Recycling electronic equipment not only preserves resources like aluminum, copper, gold, silver and ferrous metals; it potentially diverts toxic materials like mercury, lead, cadmium and flame retardants from the landfill. When electronic equipment is recycled, landfill space is also saved," the city noted in a news release.
While there are no limitations on the number of items that a person may recycle, there are some items that will not be accepted, including the following.
Alkaline batteries
Smoke detectors
Tapes
Light bulbs/tubes
CDs
DVDs
PCB ballasts
Software
Toner cartridges
Thermometers
Hazardous materials
According to information from the city, fees will be collected for the following items.
Large appliances (stoves, furnaces, copiers, etc.): $25
Televisions of any type: $25
CRT monitors: $10
Microwaves: $10
Fees must be paid by cash, credit card, or check at the time of drop-off.
Persons wanting to drop off items are asked to enter the event area from Markley Road at the water tower, and then follow the traffic cones and signs to the drop-off location, according to the information from the city.
"Participants are asked to remain in their vehicles while staff members collect the e-waste. Once drop-off is complete, participants should exit onto Markley Road at Dean Evans Stadium," the city noted.
To see a detailed list of items that will be accepted at the event visit www.salina-ks.gov/HHW, or visit the event page on Facebook, https://fb.me/e/2Y6zbfg78.