Free electronics recycling depot

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Free electronics recycling depot
April 18 and April 20, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Outside the SUB near Felicita’s, in front of Emily Carr Residence
 
Did you know that electronics are banned from the landfill? They contain toxic materials such as lead and mercury that can be harmful to the environment.

Drop off your personal electronics recycling for FREE to the on-campus E-Recycle Depot. The first 25 people will get a coupon for a free pizza slice from the University Centre cafeteria!
 
The E-Recycle Depot will accept the following items:
•    All computers and computer accessories
•    Speakers
•    Televisions/monitors
•    Printers/faxes
•    Scanners
•    Audio & video playback/recording systems
•    Non-cellular phones

The depot will not accept:
•    Gaming systems
•    Cell phones
•    CDs/DVDs
•    Kitchen appliances
•    UVic-owned electronics
 
For a detailed list of acceptable items please visit http://www.return-it.ca/electronics/products/.

This event is sponsored by Waste Management, Microserve, and the UVic offices of Campus Planning and Sustainability and Facilities Management.

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More information: wastenot@uvic.ca