eWaste Recycling Drive September 12, 2009

Tekserve and The Lower East Side Ecology Center are once again sponsoring an electronic recycling drive. New York City area residents can properly recycle their eWaste free of charge on Saturday, September 12, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The collection point will be at 119 West 23rd Street, in front of Tekserve's retail store.

Sponsored collection events, like this one, are one of the easiest ways to properly dispose of your old gadgets in NYC. Due to funding constraints, the city's electronics recycling events and the Build It Green drop-off program have been suspended. Our last event collected fifteen tons of old computers, printers, phones, and home electronics, which can contain hazardous materials such as lead, cadmium, and mercury.

Recyclable items include: computers, monitors, fax machines, copiers, DVD or VCR players, radios, telephones, cell phones, televisions, cameras, and stereo equipment. Unfortunately, we cannot accept home appliances, such as microwaves, stoves, refrigerators, and air conditioners. Individuals only please -- we cannot accept drop-offs from businesses.

To celebrate the event, anyone bringing electronics to be recycled can register at Tekserve for a raffle to win a new MacBook Pro. All participants in the event will also receive a $25 discount coupon towards a new computer or current iPod (except iPod shuffle) within 30 days.

Official Website: http://www.tekserve.com/recycling