The Butte County Fair is teaming up with Electronic Recyclers International to offer residents a convenient, local drop-off location for “e-waste”.
On Friday and Saturday, March 28 and 29, the Butte County Fair is giving residents an opportunity to safely unload their old computers, television sets, VCRs, stereos and other out- dated, unusable or unwanted electronic items for proper recycling from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day.
It is illegal to simply throw an old television or computer monitor in the trash in the State of California. Electronic items have toxic elements in them like lead and mercury, that are hazardous to the environment and human health, when they are dumped into landfills. By law, such products must now be recycled properly and in ways that won’t harm the environment.
“We’re extremely proud to be partnering with the Butte County Fair for this special program,” said John S. Shegerian, President and CEO of Electronic Recyclers International. “Events like these help the local community become more environmentally responsible by offering them a convenient opportunity to safely dispose of their old electronic junk.”
Items that will be accepted at the event for free recycling include: calculators, computers, copiers, fax machines, keyboards, microwaves, monitors, televisions, printers, speakers, and stereo systems.