Residents can dispose of old, unwanted electronics free of charge
Fredonia will be partnering with State Senator Catharine Young, Spectrum Cable and e-recycler Sunnking to offer a free e-recycling event for area residents on Saturday, April 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the double-tiered parking lot off Ring Road (Lot #7) on campus.
“This event is popular because everyone has old, broken electronics and small appliance cluttering up their garages and basements. This recycling event is a great way to get rid of these items in an environmentally-friendly way,” Senator Young said.
“Fredonia is excited to continue hosting this popular event, working closely with our partners. Members of Fredonia’s athletics teams as well as campus staff will provide support, and proceeds will benefit a student scholarship,” noted Director of Environmental Health & Safety & Sustainability Sarah Laurie. “We have planned to exceed last year’s record participation. It’s a great partnership and we appreciate Senator Young's leadership with this event.” During last year’s event, 1,251 vehicles unloaded, filling eight semi-trailers with electronic waste.
“We’re excited to be back at Fredonia again with Senator Cathy Young,” said Spectrum AVP of Field Operations for Western New York Mark Fitchett. “And it’s Earth Day, so we’re hoping to get a large turnout. These electronic recycling events are a great example of what Earth Day is all about – protecting our environment by disposing of our electronics in a safe and convenient way while keeping hazardous e-waste out of our landfills.”
“The partnership between Senator Young, Spectrum, Fredonia and Sunnking works well and provides a much needed service to the community,” said Duane Beckett, president, Sunnking, Inc.
Acceptable items include, but are not limited to, laptop and desktop computers, televisions and monitors, printers, scanners, copiers, microwaves, telephones, and other small electronics and appliances. A full list of items that will be accepted during the event can be found online.
It is important to note that no more than four TV sets per vehicle will be accepted. Some items that cannot be recycled include: Freon-containing devices, such as refrigerators, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers; cathode ray tubes; smoke and carbon monoxide detectors; and alkaline batteries.
To help ensure the smoothest flow of traffic, those looking to recycle materials should enter the Fredonia campus from the main entrance at 280 Central Avenue in the Village of Fredonia. Then, take the first right at Ring Road, and follow the road around to the double-tiered parking lot (Lot #7) on the right. Volunteers will be on-hand to provide the unloading of all recycled materials, as well as with traffic direction.
