Give computers, cell phones, batteries and a host of other out-of-date equipment another chance at life on Nov. 20 Our next quarterly Recycle It! Fair is the perfect opportunity to get rid of technological devices and accessories taking up valuable storage space in your home. The timing is perfect — ditch unused household items to make space for new electronics and appliances that may be on your Christmas wish list.
KLB has quarterly recycling collections for electronics and household hazardous waste items that cannot be disposed of at the county’s recycling drop-off sites.
We accept a number of items for recycling every day at our 12 drop-off sites, including #1 and #2 plastics (check the recycle symbol number on the bottom of the items), aluminum cans, tin cans, glass (clear, blue and brown), newspapers, magazines and cardboard.
At Recycle It! Fairs, we partner with Goodwill Industries and a local company, Coastal Auto and Recycling, to collect electronics, household paint, gently used clothes and other household goods. Goodwill works with Dell to recycle electronic waste.
Here is what we will collect Nov. 20:
• Electronic waste: old computers, printers, monitors, computer accessories, ink cartridges, stereo equipment and televisions, cell phones and cell phone accessories. Technology has truly revolutionized our lives in the past several decades, but electronics can create significant hazards if disposed of in landfills. All hard drives will be wiped clean for security purposes by Goodwill Industries. Recycling these items benefits the environment and local service organizations.
• Household waste: batteries, fluorescent light bulbs and fixtures, telephone books, hardback books, clothes (in good condition) and paint (Cans must be sealed well and not rusted. If cans are not in good condition, add cat litter or sand to the paint, let it completely dry up and then dispose of the paint in your regular garbage.)
• Automotive fluids and parts: used motor oil, antifreeze and car batteries. Thanks to Coastal Auto and Recycling for helping us handle these items. Never pour automotive fluids down a drain or into a storm drain or just dump them. They cause severe water pollution problems. When you are storing motor oil and other auto fluids to bring in for recycling, put them in clean, dry containers so the fluid is not contaminated.
The fair will be from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the old hospital site at the corner of Fraser Street and Oglethorpe Highway in Hinesville. Even if you do not recycle yet, drop by to get information about recycling and take the recycling pledge for America Recycles Day. All morning, we will periodically give away items that will help you reduce waste and make recycling easier at home and at work.
Recycling and looking for everyday ways to reduce waste are the easiest ways to make a healthy difference in our environment. So give it some thought and start looking for stuff around your house that might be ready for a new life. The fair is a chance to reincarnate your old belongings. Just think — the next time you shop, you may bump into your old cell phone in the form of a new Blackberry!
Volunteer for these events:
• Monday, Nov. 15: America Recycles Day. Take the pledge to recycle and have a waste-free lunch to encourage waste reduction.
• Saturday, Nov. 20: Recycle It! Fair for electronics and household hazardous waste items.
Contact Keep Liberty Beautiful at 880-4888 or klcb@libertycountyga.com.
KLB has quarterly recycling collections for electronics and household hazardous waste items that cannot be disposed of at the county’s recycling drop-off sites.
We accept a number of items for recycling every day at our 12 drop-off sites, including #1 and #2 plastics (check the recycle symbol number on the bottom of the items), aluminum cans, tin cans, glass (clear, blue and brown), newspapers, magazines and cardboard.
At Recycle It! Fairs, we partner with Goodwill Industries and a local company, Coastal Auto and Recycling, to collect electronics, household paint, gently used clothes and other household goods. Goodwill works with Dell to recycle electronic waste.
Here is what we will collect Nov. 20:
• Electronic waste: old computers, printers, monitors, computer accessories, ink cartridges, stereo equipment and televisions, cell phones and cell phone accessories. Technology has truly revolutionized our lives in the past several decades, but electronics can create significant hazards if disposed of in landfills. All hard drives will be wiped clean for security purposes by Goodwill Industries. Recycling these items benefits the environment and local service organizations.
• Household waste: batteries, fluorescent light bulbs and fixtures, telephone books, hardback books, clothes (in good condition) and paint (Cans must be sealed well and not rusted. If cans are not in good condition, add cat litter or sand to the paint, let it completely dry up and then dispose of the paint in your regular garbage.)
• Automotive fluids and parts: used motor oil, antifreeze and car batteries. Thanks to Coastal Auto and Recycling for helping us handle these items. Never pour automotive fluids down a drain or into a storm drain or just dump them. They cause severe water pollution problems. When you are storing motor oil and other auto fluids to bring in for recycling, put them in clean, dry containers so the fluid is not contaminated.
The fair will be from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the old hospital site at the corner of Fraser Street and Oglethorpe Highway in Hinesville. Even if you do not recycle yet, drop by to get information about recycling and take the recycling pledge for America Recycles Day. All morning, we will periodically give away items that will help you reduce waste and make recycling easier at home and at work.
Recycling and looking for everyday ways to reduce waste are the easiest ways to make a healthy difference in our environment. So give it some thought and start looking for stuff around your house that might be ready for a new life. The fair is a chance to reincarnate your old belongings. Just think — the next time you shop, you may bump into your old cell phone in the form of a new Blackberry!
Volunteer for these events:
• Monday, Nov. 15: America Recycles Day. Take the pledge to recycle and have a waste-free lunch to encourage waste reduction.
• Saturday, Nov. 20: Recycle It! Fair for electronics and household hazardous waste items.
Contact Keep Liberty Beautiful at 880-4888 or klcb@libertycountyga.com.