Salina to host E-waste recycling and food drive on Saturday

Ryan Newton
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The City of Salina’s 16th annual E-waste Recycling Event will be held this Saturday, May 4, at the Berkley Family Recreational Area, 841 Markley Road from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank will also collect donations of non-perishables and personal hygiene goods.

Electronic waste is consumer electronic equipment that is obsolete and needs to be discarded properly. Examples of E-waste include computers, televisions, cameras, gaming systems, phones, and microwaves. Recycling electronic equipment preserves resources like aluminum, copper, gold, silver, and ferrous metals and diverts toxic materials like mercury, lead, and cadmium from landfills. When electronic equipment is recycled, landfill space is also saved.

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The event is open to Saline County residents, businesses, and organizations. Nearly any device with a cord or uses a battery will be accepted. However, there are some exceptions. To see a detailed list of items that will and will not be accepted at the event, click here.

Most items will be free to recycle, but the City will charge for some things:

  • LCD, LED, or plasma TVs — $20

  • CRT TVs — $30

  • Projection TVs — $45

  • CRT monitors — $5

  • Freon-containing devices — $10

Participants are asked to remain in their vehicles while staff members collect the e-waste recycling and Food Bank donations. Once drop-off is complete, participants should exit onto Markley Road at Dean Evans Stadium. Due to popularity, expect longer wait times in the morning hours.

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