Help reduce e-waste in our city and landfills. 

At the same time, generate revenue for Fairfax High School through the proper recycling of your e-obsolete!

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     ·      Electronic discard is one of the fastest growing segments of this nation’s waste stream.

     ·      56% of American households have functional e-products that they no longer use.

     ·      70% of heavy metals, 40% of lead and mercury contents found in today’s landfills come from E-Waste.

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What is “E-waste”?

E-Waste is any consumer electronic equipment that has reached its ‘end-of-life’ or ‘end-of-usage,’ whether in full or non-working condition.  It includes most electronics or electric appliances with a cord or circuit board such as:

 

Computer Monitors,  Television sets, PC Systems, Printers, Laptops, Copiers, Scanners, Fax Machines, Toner Cartridges, UPS & PDAs, Power Supplies, Main Frame Units, Networking Equipment, Mother Board Systems, VCR/VCD/DVD Players, Home Entertainment Systems, Landline and Cellular Phones, & Small Portable Devices.  We also accept car and forklift batteries.  There is a $5.00 Service fee for Microwave Ovens.  We do not accept: Refrigerators, Washer and Dryers, Fluorescent Light Bulbs, and Household Batteries.

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For E-Waste Collection Date, Time and Location:

 Please contact the Melrose Trading Post at (323) 655-7679 ext.103

A portion of the proceeds from the e-waste recovery project through the State of California SB20/50 ‘Electronic Recycling Act,’ will go towards Fairfax High School.