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Delaware County Collects Nearly 40 Tons Of Electronic Waste

On June 17 the Delaware County Recycling Program collected 78,461 pounds-- nearly 40 tons-- of electronic waste at a collection event at Delaware County Community College Campus.
            At the event, the County accepted not only computers and TVs (items accepted at our HHW Events) but also appliances such as microwaves, vacuums, stereos, toasters, coffeemakers, copiers, power tools, small electronic household appliances as well as electronic office equipment.   The only electronic items not accepted were large appliances and items containing mercury, gas or Freon.  

            The Delaware County Community College Campus was the perfect location with plenty of room to off-load vehicles. Upon entering the site, participants were directed to one of two lines.  The recycler, Creative Recycling, has a strict policy when unloading vehicles - nothing touches the ground.  As vehicles were unloaded, items were placed on designated pallets or boxes.  This allowed for each item to be handled only once which was a real timesaver.  
            For each line, one person’s sole responsibility was to shrink wrap the pallets and, via a forklift truck, load the material onto their trucks.  As a result, we never had a long line nor looked overwhelmed.  
            For more information, visit the Delaware County Recycling Program webpage.

8/1/2011

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