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Omaha nonprofit hosting electronics recycling event
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) — If you have some old electronics you need to get off your hands, the Open Door Mission is looking to ease your burden.
Tomorrow, the ODM is hosting a recycling event, taking things like computers, tablets, and phones.
Nebraska Recycles will make sure your sensitive information on the devices is wiped, making this the safest way to get rid of your old devices.
This will take place at Dingman’s Collison Center at 144th and Grover.
The ODM will take a $10 donation per car, to help local people experiencing hunger and homelessness.
The event runs from 9 a.m. to noon.
The ODM lists the following items that will be accepted:
- Computers and most things that plug into one
- Cell Phones and PDA’s
- Tablets
- Keyboards and Mice
- Misc. Wire
- Computer accessories
- Laptops and chargers
- Computer Parts (CDROMS, Drives, Components, Cards, Wire, Etc.)
- Servers
- Software and CDs
- Backup Tapes
- Stereo Receivers and Equipment
- Printers
- Memory cards
- Game Consoles
- LCD Computer Monitors
The ODM also notes that they will NOT accept:
- TVs
- Microwaves
- Large floor stand printers
- Light bulbs
- Mercury-Containing Devices
- Alkaline Batteries
- Fluorescent Bulbs / Tubes
- Household Chemicals
- Books
- Paint
- CRT TV’s
- Plastic breakage
- Bulk VHS tapes
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