Most electronics contain hazardous or toxic materials which can cause an environmental problem if discarded in the trash. Safely recycling and reusing electronics helps keep substances like lead and mercury from harming people or the environment. To manage your electronics responsibly, take advantage of take-back, reuse, and recycling programs offered by local retailers, efficiency programs, and others.
Recycling Events
On Thursday, May 9th, 2024 Algoma Utilities will be hosting an electronics recycling day from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m at 1407 Flora Ave, Algoma. Items such as fluorescent bulbs, ballasts, batteries and computer components (monitors, CPUs and keyboards) are disposed of in an efficient and safe manner.
Knights of Columbus will be hosting a recycling event to benefit the Destination ImagiNation Program. The event will be held on Saturday, May 11th, 2024 at the Algoma Street Department located at 1520 Jefferson St. in Algoma between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Details & items accepted.
Best Buy Recycling Program
This year, consumers will retire more than two million tons of “tech trash” – old cell phones, rechargeable batteries, ink-jet cartridges and more. The good news is that many of the materials in these items can be recycled or refurbished.
Best Buy is one retailer to provide ways for consumers to dispose of electronics safely and easily, in an environmentally friendly way. All Best Buy stores in the U.S. now accept most consumer electronics.
Visit Best Buy Recycling for more information.