Residents can dispose of old, unwanted electronics free of charge
Fredonia will be partnering with State Senator Catharine Young, Time Warner Cable and e-recycler Sunnking to offer a free e-recycling event for area residents on Saturday, April 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the double-tiered parking lot off Ring Road (Lot #7) on campus.
“As we all begin our spring cleaning, many of us have old or broken electronics that we no longer use. Ensuring these devices are disposed of properly, and in a safe manner so that our area landfills are free of hazardous e-waste is an important part of everyone’s spring cleaning. This event will provide Chautauqua County residents with a free, environmentally-friendly way to recycle their unwanted electronics. We have held an e-recycling event for several years now, and it continues to grow and be incredibly successful. I strongly encourage area residents take advantage of this year’s event so that we can continue to protect our environment,” Senator Young said.
Fredonia Director Facilities Services Kevin Cloos noted, “This is a terrific community event. Members of Fredonia’s athletics teams, staff and student organizations will provide support, and proceeds will benefit student scholarships. We are hoping 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During last year’s event, 176 vehicles were unloaded; filling eight semi-trailers with pallets of old, outdated electronics that otherwise may have been destined for a local landfill.
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 lot on the right hand side of the road. Volunteers will be on-hand to provide the unloading of all recycled materials, as well as with traffic direction.
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. Some items that cannot be recycled include: Freon containing devices, such as refrigerators, air conditioners, and de-humidifiers; cathode ray tubes; smoke and carbon monoxide detectors; and alkaline batteries.
