CONTACTS:
Nadja Karpilow, Environmental Planner, 816/701-8226

Matt Riggs, MARC Outreach Coordinator, 816/474-4240

Jody Ladd Craig, Public Affairs Director, jcraig@marc.org, 816/701-8241

Electronics recycling event in midtown KC Saturday, November 7

An electronics recycling collection event will be held Saturday, November 7, from 9 am – 1 pm at 51^st and Oak across the street from the University of Missouri–Kansas City Administration Building. The event is open to the public.

The fastest growing type of trash in the United States is electronic waste: computers, TVs and other consumer electronics. Cathode tubes found in most computer monitors and televisions contain significant amounts of lead while other equipment may contain mercury, cadmium, chromium and other heavy metals. When electronic devices are taken to landfills, these pollutants may pose environmental risks.

Some fees apply to cover labor, shipping and insurance costs. No material is sent overseas. Computer monitors and televisions 19 inches and under cost $10. Larger televisions are $15 and consoles are $25. Also accepted are keyboards, mice, cell phones, printers, stereos and other electronics. Checks and cash are accepted. Please leave all original packaging at home.

The event is sponsored in partnership with Southtown Council, MainCor, UMKC, the MARC Solid Waste Management District and The Surplus Exchange.

For more information on the event contact The MARC Solid Waste Management District at 816-701-8226.

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