Westport Electronics Recycling Event Set for Sept. 19
MONTREAL (RecyclingMonster): Residents across communities will have an opportunity to dispose of unwanted electronics and household equipment responsibly at a recycling event in Westport on Saturday, September 19.
The collection will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Our Lady of Grace Church, 569 Sanford Road. The event will accept a wide range of electronic devices, appliances, battery-powered items and reusable bicycles.
What It Costs to Recycle
There will be recycling fees, depending on the type and size of the item. Small electronics, computers, laptops and similar equipment will attract a fee of $5, while small appliances will cost $10.
Larger equipment, including microwaves, air conditioners and certain yard machines, will cost $20. Fees for televisions and major appliances range from $25 to $35, with projection TVs carrying a fee of $40 per unit.
Items Accepted Free of Charge
Meanwhile, several items, including cellphones, tablets, keyboards, wires, cables, chargers, batteries, DVDs, game accessories and reusable bicycles, can be recycled free of charge.
Payment and Drop-Off Guidelines
Participants are advised to follow traffic cones and instructions from event workers. Cash is preferred, though checks will be accepted for payments above $30. The event will also accept cash donations. Staff will be available to unload materials from vehicles.
What time does the Westport recycling event start and end?
The event runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, at Our Lady of Grace Church, 569 Sanford Road.
How much does it cost to recycle small electronics?
Small electronics, computers, laptops and similar equipment cost $5 to recycle at the event.
What is the fee for a projection TV?
Projection TVs carry a recycling fee of $40 per unit, the highest fee listed for the event.
What items can be recycled for free?
Cellphones, tablets, keyboards, wires, cables, chargers, batteries, DVDs, game accessories and reusable bicycles can all be dropped off free of charge.
What forms of payment are accepted?
Cash is preferred, but checks will be accepted for payments above $30. Cash donations are also accepted.
This Westport collection gives residents a structured, low-cost option to clear out aging electronics, appliances and bicycles before they end up in landfills, with clear fee tiers and several free drop-off categories making participation accessible to most households.