Decatur hosting electronics recycling event Nov. 15

DECATUR, Ga. — The city of Decatur is hosting its semi-annual electronics recycling event from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 15 at Decatur Public Works, located at 2635 Talley St.

The event offers participants an opportunity to dispose of old electronics. The event is not limited to Decatur residents. Anyone may bring electronics to be recycled.

Here’s what can be accepted:

• Batteries

• Cables

• Calculators

• Computers and peripherals, and LED/LCD monitors

• Digital cameras

• Printers and printer cartridges, and scanners

• Radios

• Remote controls

• Routers

• Stereo equipment

• Telephones

• UPS units

• TVs and VCRs

• Typewriters

• Monitors

The city also offers a few guidelines:

• No foam peanuts or insulation material

• No paper shredding

• We will be accepting foam that has the #6 symbol on it

• Make sure all foam is rinsed and free of food

• No straws, lids, tape or stickers

• No foam peanuts or insulation material

• No car batteries or automobile parts

Microwave ovens, furniture, light fixtures, household appliances, lamps and vacuum cleaners will also not be accepted.

Recyclable materials can only be dropped off during the event on Saturday. Items do not need to be packaged, and it’s easier for the recycling company if recyclables are not boxed or bagged.

“If you want to go the extra mile, clip power cords and bring the cords and equipment,” the city website says.

For more information, click here.