Posted on Thu, Apr 19, 2012 : 7:44 p.m.
City of Ypsilanti begins accepting electronics for recycling
By Julie Baker
Starting Friday, the City of Ypsilanti will be accepting electronics at a drop-off site in Depot Town.
The center is open from from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 651 Rice St. Electronics will not be picked up at the curb.
Computers and laptops, monitors, TVs, printers, copiers, most corded or rechargeable household electronics, including holiday lights and VHS tapes, will be accepted.
No white goods, including refrigerators and washers, or household batteries will be accepted. Glass with coffee makers or blenders also will be denied. Computer and other rechargeable batteries are accepted.
Comments
Julia Grant
Sat, Apr 21, 2012 : 6:51 p.m.
This is outstanding. Glad to know this valuable service is available in my community.
jns131
Fri, Apr 20, 2012 : 2:36 p.m.
Time to clean out the closet. Get rid of stuff I have had no idea what to do with for years.
GirlNextDoor
Fri, Apr 20, 2012 : 2:26 p.m.
DTE customers can have their old refrigerator or freezer recycled. Free pickup, and a $40 rebate. I used this program, and it was the easiest way to get rid of an extra fridge. http://www.dteenergy.com/residentialCustomers/saveEnergy/rebates/recyclingProgram.html
Emma Jackson
Fri, Apr 20, 2012 : 2 p.m.
Ypsilanti New Tech @ Ardis is collecting the same type of items and ALL METALS (excluding televisions). This is a fund raiser to support technology. Please consider supporting student education and dropping items off Sat., April 21 between 9 am-5 pm in the school parking lot, 2100 Ellsworth in Ypsilanti.
A2comments
Fri, Apr 20, 2012 : 10:51 a.m.
Best Buy has free electronics recycling: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Global-Promotions/Recycling-Electronics/pcmcat149900050025.c?id=pcmcat149900050025
Julia Grant
Sat, Apr 21, 2012 : 2:20 p.m.
I would be wary of corporate recycling -- I'd stick with local efforts. Corporations are making money on reselling components.
alterego
Fri, Apr 20, 2012 : 4:12 a.m.
Excellent news! I have been saving up to turn my collection in.
Emma Jackson
Fri, Apr 20, 2012 : 1:58 p.m.
Ypsilanti New Tech @ Ardis is also collecting these materials, same day, 9-5. This is a school fund raiser to support technology. Please consider sending your goods to New Tech, 2100 Ellsworth in Ypsilanti.