Pleasants County Solid Waste Authority announces electronics recycling event
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ST. MARYS — The Pleasants County Solid Waste Authority will hold its annual electronics recycling collection from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Earth Day, at the Momentive Performance Materials Plant, 10851 Energy Highway, in Friendly. All residents of nearby counties, nonprofits and small businesses are welcome to drop off any broken or unwanted electronic equipment. Individuals or businesses with more than 20 items to recycle should call 304-652-8413, 304-652-8350 or 304-299-1833 to make special arrangements prior to the event. This is the 15th year Momentive has hosted an electronics recycling event. Over 550,000 pounds of electronics have been recycled to date. The event will be held regardless of the weather. Products accepted include: AC adapters, air conditioners (portable), batteries (no vehicle batteries), cell phones, computers/laptops with computer/laptops parts and components, docking stations, electrical components, electrical motors, film/digital cameras, fans/electrical heaters, gaming systems, household electronics, ink and toner cartridges, keyboards/mice, LCD monitors and TVs, light ballasts, microwaves, shredders, small household appliances (toaster, coffee maker, can opener, blender etc.), software, stereo and video equipment, telephones (residential/business), transformers, two-way communication equipment, battery backups, wi-fi equipment and wire/cables. Products not accepted include: large household appliances such as refrigerators and washing machines, hazardous materials (mercury containing lamps, thermostats, smoke detectors), household hazardous wastes, CDs, video or cassette tapes and light bulbs. Intact CRT monitors and televisions will be accepted; those previously stripped will not be accepted. The event, free to the public, is a collaborative effort between Momentive Performance Materials, Pleasants County Solid Waste Authority, the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection and Scott Recycling of Knoxville, Tenn. It is funded by the state’s Covered Electronic Devices Grant Program, with additional funding, staffing and materials provided by Momentive. For more information on electronics recycling, visit the Department of Environmental Protection website at https://tinyurl.com/3kawnc2t.Local News
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