Reminder: E-waste recycling event Saturday in Ann Arbor
People are invited to drop off old electronic devices and equipment at an annual e-waste recycling event Saturday hosted by the University of Michigan and Ann Arbor Public Schools.
Workers unload a TV from a car during the 2011 electronic waste recycling event hosted by the University of Michigan and Ann Arbor Public Schools at Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor.
Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com file photo
There is no limit to the number of items that can be dropped off and there is no cost to participate. Workers at the event will unload items for recycling from participant's vehicles.
Acceptable items include: CRT monitors, LCD displays, laptops, servers, wires, cables, keyboards, mice, speakers, hard drives, TVs, DVD players, VCRs, stereo systems, camcorders, cameras, radios, video game systems, cellphones, pagers, telephones, fax machines, copiers, typewriters, microwaves, printers and scanners.
Materials that will not be accepted include smoke detectors, household appliances, hairdryers, light bulbs and CRT screens that are broken or cracked.
Amy Biolchini covers Washtenaw County, health and environmental issues for AnnArbor.com. Reach her at (734) 623-2552, amybiolchini@annarbor.com or on Twitter.
Comments
arborani
Sat, Apr 27, 2013 : 9:18 p.m.
Went through the line today - less than 10 minutes. Would have been five but someone in line ahead was apparently dropping off something(s) complicated.
A2comments
Fri, Apr 26, 2013 : 10:53 a.m.
Stores that sell this equipment have recycling programs, for free, and it doesn't matter where you bought it. No lines. Best Buy's program, and a list of what it makes and does not take, is here: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Global-Promotions/Recycling-Electronics/pcmcat149900050025.c?id=pcmcat149900050025
arborani
Fri, Apr 26, 2013 : 3:50 a.m.
Been there past two years - took 'way less than 10 minutes each time.
ArgoC
Fri, Apr 26, 2013 : 3:44 a.m.
My experience with this event has consisted of long waits. For that reason I haven't gone the last two times. Can anybody tell me if things have improved in the last two events? I think I spent an hour in line last time.
Ken
Thu, Apr 25, 2013 : 9:33 p.m.
This operation runs INCREDIBLY smooth, and unbelievably quick even if the lines are long!! THANKS U-M & AAPS!!
Ann Dwyer
Thu, Apr 25, 2013 : 7:19 p.m.
The line for this event can be long, but the people working there are very efficient.
John of Saline
Thu, Apr 25, 2013 : 7:12 p.m.
They don't want cracked screens. I wonder why?
ArgoC
Fri, Apr 26, 2013 : 4:07 a.m.
Probably danger to the workers: cadmium, rare earths, lead, etc.
Andy T
Thu, Apr 25, 2013 : 6:50 p.m.
Ooo, thanks for the reminder. Goodbye e-waste!