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FARMINGTON — Don’t throw out those old or broken electronics! The 9th annual “Earth Day Every Day!” electronics recycling event gives greater Farmington area and Franklin County an opportunity to responsibly dispose of household electronic devices — otherwise referred to as “e-waste” — instead of disposing of them in a way that could harm the environment and ultimately be dangerous to all life.
As a community service project, unwanted, old and broken electronics will be collected for Maine Department of Environmental Protection approved recycling and disposal. The “Earth Day Every Day!” event takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at the Hannaford parking lot, Wilton Road.
Old South First Congregation has partnered with the Environmental Protection Agency approved “e-Waste Solutions of Maine,” located in of Auburn, to provide an opportunity for responsible recycling of TVs, computers, scanners, photocopiers, monitors, printers, microwaves, DVD and VCR players, stereos, phones, gaming and other electronic devices. For a list of other acceptable electronics visit www.ewastemaine.com.
The e-waste drop off is not limited to Farmington residents. There is no set fee for this disposal service; however, free-will monetary donations are greatly appreciated to support Old South Church’s community service and outreach programs.
According to Earth Day Network, America produces 50 million tons of e-waste a year and only 25 percent or less is recycled safely. The rest is buried or incinerated, causing toxins such as lead, mercury, and cadmium to leach into the soil or enter the atmosphere. Some companies collect e-waste and ship it illegally overseas, where it ends up on the black market in countries like China, India and Africa.
Anyone with questions regarding the electronics disposal and recycling may contact the church office at 778-0424. No early drop-offs allowed.
