E-Waste Recycling Event in Media on March 9

The Pennsylvania Resources Council and Ecovanta are hosting an Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Recycling Collection Event from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, 2013 in the Route 1/Baltimore Pike parking lot of the Granite Run Mall at 1067 W. Baltimore Avenue, Media, PA, 19063.

Acceptable items include:

• Computers / Laptops / Monitors 
• Computer Mice / Keyboards / Peripherals 
• CD Players 
• VCR/DVD Players 
• Cell Phones/Phones 
• Small Home Office Copiers/Fax Machines 
• Printers 
• TVs / Radios / Stereos 
• MP3 Players 
• Electronic Toys and Games 
• Photo and Video Cameras 
• Microwave Ovens 
• Mixed Household Electronics
• Prohibited Items:
• Hazardous Wastes / Liquids 
• Loose Batteries 
• Toner Cartridges 
• Fluorescent Lamps
• Common Electrical Appliances (e.g., washers, dryers, stoves, air conditioners, refrigerators, satellite dishes, space heaters)

They remind attendees that, as a general safety precaution, you should always make sure information in data storage devices, such as computers, smart phones, copiers, etc., is completely removed prior to donation or recycling.

Visit the Granite Run Mall online calendar for more information.