E-Waste Recycling Day To Be Held On Nov 21
The Waste Management Section of the Ministry of Public Works will be holding their third e-Waste Recycling Day for 2015 on Saturday 21st November from 9am to 5pm at the Tynes Bay Waste to Energy Facility located on Palmetto Road, Devonshire.
“Residents are encouraged to bring their old, worn out electronics to be recycled – everything from battery operated toys and hair dryers all the way up to computers and other Circuit Board Containing Equipment; any small appliance powered by batteries or power cord,” a spokesperson said.
“All recyclable materials, including electronics are sent to United States Environmental Protection Agency [EPA] approved recycling facilities to ensure they are handled with maximal concern for the environment and worker safety.
“For commercial loads please email recycle@gov.bm or telephone Colleen Clacken at 501-3023. For further details on correct waste disposal, please join www.facebook.com/recyclebermuda, or see the “What Goes Where” section in the BTC Phone Book blue pages.”
You can drop off the following Electronic Waste Items for Recycling:
- Hairdryers
- Household air conditioners
- Monitors
- Televisions – flat screen
- Computer Processing Units [CPUs]
- Keyboards
- Telephones
- Cell Phones
- Printers
- Copiers
- Typewriters
- Mainframe Equipment
- Laptops
- Fax Machines
- Stereo Equipment / Radios
- Satellite Receivers
- Other Circuit Board Containing Equipment and anything powered by batteries or an electrical cord.
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