Donaldson Elementary School will hold an electronic waste collection event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at 430 Donaldson Way.

The event will provide community members an opportunity to safely unload old computers, monitors, television sets and other outdated, unusable or unwanted electronic items for proper recycling.

It is estimated that more than 6 million computer monitors and televisions are stockpiled in California garages, closets and attics due to people buying newer appliances, according to the California Integrated Waste Management Board. Public health and safety officials warn electronic equipment can be harmful to the environment and human health if not properly recycled.

It is illegal to throw certain electronic items, such as televisions and computer monitors, in the trash because of the environmentally sensitive materials they contain.

The electronics collected will be trucked away and recycled by Fresno-based Electronic Recyclers, the largest California electronic waste recycling business.