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The public is invited to take unwanted electronic items to the parking lot at New Leaf Community Markets today for free recycling.
The event, to be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., is being sponsored by Electronic Waste Management, a state-approved e-waste collector, in partnership with New Leaf Markets, which is located n the Vintage Hills Shopping Center, 3550 Bernal Ave.
All items, such as old TVs, computers and monitors, will be recycled, said Rhonda Chaikin of the Electronic Waste Management firm.
Sign on to www.NoEwaste.com for electronic items accepted and more information or call toll-free to (866) 335-3373.
What about old batteries?
Here is the list of what they will accept: http://www.noewaste.com/accepted-items.html
There is also a battery waste dispenser at the public library.
Best Buy in Dublin also has a bin for battery waste.
Anyone know where I can safely dispose of fluorescent tubes? I know they won’t take them at this event.
Alameda County maintains several hazardous waste drop off stations. They are not open all of the time. They appear to rotate personnel between the stations so drop off dates & times vary. But, they will take most anything that isn’t E-waste. This includes batteries, paint, fluorescent tubes, etc.
http://www.stopwaste.org/recycling/residents/household-hazardous-waste
The Stopwaste.org website is quite helpful with info related to the disposal of items.
I have a seen a bin for bulbs at the Pleasanton Home Depot next to customer service. I am not sure if you can put in tubes as well.
I know Best Buy, and most places only take RECYCLABLE (REchargable) (recyclable) batteries!!!! I know, I drive around with a big bag permanently in my car, in case I ever find a place that will take DISPOSABLE (throw away) batteries.
Best Buy USE to take regular batteries, but 6 months ago the male greeter, stopped me, saying NO, ONLY recyclables!!
Local,
Pleasanton Public Library has battery collection bins, just inside the entrance on the left. They take disposables.
@Sue: Batteries are not ewaste. There is a collection barrel in the lobby of city hall.