Article: RECYCLE ELECTRONICS AT EL PASO COUNTY HOUSEHOLD CHEMICAL WASTE COLLECTION FACILITY

EL Paso County issued the following news release:

To better serve El Paso County citizens, The El Paso County Household Chemical Waste Collection Facility has added two new categories for recycling. The facility will now accept household batteries (AA, AAA, C, D and 9-volt) and many types of electronic equipment including computers, printers, small televisions, stereo and video components, and VCR's, among others.

According to the El Paso County Environmental Services Department, more than 40,000 tons of electronic waste is discarded on an annual basis. Certain electronics contain lead, cadmium, broken glass and mercury and can threaten the environment if not recycled. Ninety-nine percent ...

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