²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ University has partnered with the University of Memphis and to host a statewide, free electronics recycling event May 14 to 17. The LP Field parking lots will be the collection point for Middle Tennessee.
From May 14 to 16, higher education institutions, K-12 schools, school districts, government agencies and nonprofit organizations may bring electronics to LP Field from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. These organizations are encouraged to pre-register for the event at .
On May 17, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., the event is free and open to the public. Any Middle Tennessee individual or household can recycle unwanted electronics.
"If you have items that have reached the end of their usefulness, now is a good time to take action," said Andrea George, director of ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ’s . "Electronic equipment contains significant levels of heavy metals and other toxic chemicals that are harmful to humans and could contaminate water supplies if disposed of improperly. Please help us ensure that unwanted electronic equipment is disposed of in a safe and environmentally responsible manner."
Items that can be recycled include any type of computer system, monitors, printers, copiers, fax machines, TVs, cell phones, iPods and mp3 players, game consoles and other types of consumer and office electronics.
Items that cannot be recycled include household appliances, smoke detectors, hair dryers, microwaves and contaminated or hazardous equipment. The staff working the recycling event reserves the right to refuse items.
For a detailed list of what is and is not accepted, visit .
All equipment will be shipped directly to a local electronics recycling facility that disassembles or shreds electronics, segregates the parts and recycles the materials.
For more information about this event, please visit ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ’s sustainability website at .
This is a joint effort by ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ , and ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ’s Sustainability and Environmental Management Office.Collection location is courtesy of the . Recycling services are courtesy of Apple, Inc.
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