The City of Orlando is hosting a FREE electronic recycling event for residents to safely recycle their electronics. By recycling old or un-used electronics, Orlando residents can help prevent lead, mercury and other toxic materials from ending up in local landfills and harming the environment.
Some items accepted include:
- Mobile devices
- Computer Monitors
- Telephones
- Televisions
- Fax Machines
For a full listing of items, visit cityoforlando.net.
WHY:
This event is part of Green Works Orlando, the City’s sustainability initiative to engage everyone who lives, works and visits Central Florida in the effort to “go green.” To engage more residents in the effort, the City has launched GreenWorksOrlando.com. This interactive forum allows Orlando residents to provide feedback and further the ideas of other residents as to how to continue to make Orlando a more sustainable and livable community. These suggestions will be used as the foundation for Orlando’s future sustainability plans.
WHEN:
Saturday, February 23, 2013
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE:
Orlando Festival Park
2911 East Robinson Street
Orlando, FL 32801
