SEATTLE (Recycling Monster): United Electronic Recycling (UER) will host its third annual DFW Recycles Day on July 25, giving North Texas residents an opportunity to recycle unwanted electronics while helping keep hazardous e-waste out of landfills. The Coppell-based company has recycled more than 88 million pounds of electronic goods since opening in 2011.
From 9 to 11 a.m., the company will host a day of free electronics recycling at 505 Airline Drive. Last year’s event drew 162 vehicles that recycled a total of 15,000 pounds of electronic goods.
Electronic waste in landfills can release toxic chemicals into the environment that contaminate soil and water sources. Through DFW Recycles Day, UER hopes to significantly reduce this potentially dangerous impact across the North Texas region.
Electronic items accepted for disposal include:
Televisions (limit two per customer)
Printers, copiers, fax machines
CRT monitors
LCD and LED monitors
Laptops
DVDs and CDs
E-readers
VHS tapes
Video players
All types of cables and cable boxes
Desktops
Servers
Keyboards
Speakers
UPS power supplies
Home and cell phones
Routers and switches
Tablets
Cameras and projectors
Game consoles
Security systems
Satellite dishes
Christmas lights
Rechargeable batteries
Microwaves, mixers and toasters
Ink and toner cartridges
Also welcome for recycling is up to two banker boxes of paper per customer. ER marketing coordinator Catherine Gurrola said in the event’s third year, “Our biggest goal is strengthening community engagement.”
“We want to make this year's event more accessible, reach even more residents across the DFW area, and encourage everyone to do their part in keeping electronics out of landfills through responsible recycling,” Gurrola said.
At last year’s event, Gurrola said a local bank provided lunch for employees to show appreciation for recycling electronics. She said, “Partnerships like these make DFW Recycles Day more than just a recycling event; they reflect a community working together toward a shared goal of sustainability and environmental stewardship.”
“When electronics end up in landfills, certain components can release substances that may contaminate soil and groundwater over time,” Gurrola said. “By recycling electronics, we're not only keeping potentially harmful materials out of landfills, we're also making better use of our resources and supporting a more sustainable future.”
Gurrola said recycling more than 88 million pounds of electronics since 2011 is an “incredible milestone” and represents the trust customers, employees and community partners put in UER.
“To us, it's about much more than a number,” Gurrola said. “Every collection event and every pound recycled reflects a shared commitment to protecting the environment, conserving valuable resources and reducing unnecessary waste in our landfills.”
While DFW Recycles Day gives residents a dedicated opportunity to recycle disused electronics, residents can bring electronics for recycling to the facility from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
Courtesy: www.starlocalmedia.com
