SEATTLE (Recycling Monster): The Department of Public Works of West Hartford has announced its decision to hold free post-holiday cardboard and electronic waste collection events for a period of three days. The event is being held in collaboration with Waterbury-based electronics recycling company, Take 2, Inc.

The event will be held at the Department of Public Works Yard Waste and Recycling Center at 25 Brixton St. on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, Dec. 27, 28, and 29, 2022, from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. While permit requirements for cardboard and electronic waste have been waived, permits will be required for drop off of all other items.

The cardboard and electronics recycling event is part of the town’s efforts to reduce waste and promote recycling in the community and will be open to West Hartford residents only. The event will not accept waste from commercial businesses.

Only clean cardboard, break down or collapse boxes will be accepted. All non-cardboard material such as styrofoam, wrapping paper, tape, packing material, and plastic need to be removed before drop-off.

The event will accept a wide range of electronics items such as desktop and laptop computers, cords for electronics, printers, fax machines, monitors, TVs, cellphones, tablets, video games, game consoles, VCR/DVD Machines, remote controls, keyboards, and small appliances like toasters.

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