Spring into Action! Join Valdosta and Lowndes County for the Spring Electronics Recycling Event on April 5
Got old gadgets collecting dust? It’s time for some spring cleaning! The City of Valdosta and Lowndes County Public Works departments invite residents to declutter and recycle responsibly at the Spring Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, April 5, from 8 a.m. to noon at Valdosta Public Works, 1017 Myrtle St.This event is a fantastic opportunity to give your outdated electronics a second life while keeping harmful materials out of our landfills. At our fall e-recycling event, we collected an impressive 6,755 pounds of e-waste! Let’s work together to beat that number this spring!
What can you bring?
We’re accepting a variety of electronic items, including cellphones, laptops, disk and floppy drives, modems, circuit boards, computer accessories, video machines, stereos, VCRs, CB radios, scanners, speakers, camcorders, walking pad, and cameras.
What’s not allowed?
Please leave behind vacuum cleaners, refrigerators, washers, dryers, gas-powered equipment, non-electronic items, and anything that can’t be recycled electronically. We will not collect any CRTS at this event.
Since the e-recycling events began in 2006, more than 680,400 pounds—or 340.2 tons—of electronics have been kept out of landfills! Events like these make a real impact, and we need your help to continue this success.
City of Valdosta Community Sustainability Coordinator Chandra McAllister encourages all residents to participate in this event stating, “Electronics recycling is an easy way to make a big difference. Not only does it clear space in your home, but it also protects our environment by keeping hazardous materials out of our landfills. Every device recycled is a step toward a cleaner, greener Valdosta!”
Let’s work together for a more sustainable community! For a full list of accepted items or additional information, call Valdosta Public Works at (229) 259-3588 or Lowndes County Public Works at (229) 671-2700.