Electronic Roundup

This Saturday, April 19^th from 10AM to 4PM all electronic waste will be accepted for FREE at the Douglas County Fairgrounds!!! In partnership with Douglas County Public Works and Allied Environmental, several tractor trailers will be in the parking lot of the fairgrounds all day to collect all types of “E-Waste”. Computers, monitors, stereos, DVD & VCR players, cell phones, cables, printers, scanners and more will be accepted for FREE.

This event is in conjunction with the 8^th Annual Earth Day and Energy Fair held in and around Douglas Hall. This fair has been established to celebrate our natural resources, conservation, and a clean environment. Over 80 exhibitors will be on hand sharing a wealth of information on how to live a greener, healthier life, promote Oregon’s resources, and inspire stewardship. This is a family fun fair with lots of things for children of all ages as well as informative booths for adults.

Music and entertainment happens through out the day. Food will be on hand for sale. And there are door prizes just for coming. Local sponsors have made available two mountain bikes to be given away!

In addition to the electronics roundup, there will be a collection point to recycle your old tennis shoes. These will be collected and sent north to be ground up and turned into new running track!

By recycling our materials through the opportunities that abound, you can save money and precious natural resources and energy. If you want to know more about waste reduction, contact me today. Together we can Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle and Trash Douglas County Less!

Article seen as published in the North County News as part of a regular "Talkin' Trash" column.