Help protect our water and environment and save landfill space by properly
disposing of your old cell phone, computer, television, and other electronics at the Annual Electronic Collection Event, scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 13, in the parking lot at Ray-Pec Innovation Academy, 21001 S. School Rd., Peculiar.
Items accepted at no charge: Computer towers, keyboards, printers, laptops, tablets, cell phones, landline phones, cassette players, VCR/DVD players, computer mouse, copiers, scanners, routers, gaming systems, radio/stereos, lithium-Ion batteries from laptop or cell phone only, APC battery back-up, cords and wiring from electronics, and small household appliances such as coffee maker, blender, toasters, etc.
Because these items contain hazardous materials and require special handling, Meredith Recycling charges fees to accept them:
Fees apply to:
- $20 each for LCD or Plasma TVs & Monitors
- $25 each for CRT TVs under 26" (diagonal), Rear Projection TV, and CRT monitor
- $30 each for CRT TVs over 26" (diagonal)
Items NOT accepted:
CDs, floppy disks, flash drives, VCR tapes, ink or toner cartridges, alkaline batteries, nickel-
cadmium or metal-hydrate batteries, batteries for power tools, or light bulbs.
The 2020 World Championship Ray-Pec Robotics Team “System Meltdown” FRC 2357 will be on hand to help unload your electronics. Donations gladly accepted.
Checks and cash only. Please leave original packaging at home
This event is provided through a partnership of the Cass County Sustainability Committee, the Raymore-Peculiar School District, and Meredith Recycling. More information at: https://cassrecycle.wordpress.com/recycling/