Recycling electronics keeps all of the resources that go into making the equipment in use, and keeps all of the toxic components in the devices out of the landfill. Electronics contain heavy metals such as mercury, lead, and cadmium, plus fire retardants and a wide variety of chemicals. For example, one average TV contains between four and eight pounds of lead, and both lead and mercury are known to damage human nervous systems.
E-waste collected for recycling.
Where can you recycle electronics?
The CVSWMD will hold the following e-waste recycling collections in 2010 to serve District member communities. Please note: Collection fees apply.
Please note: A new Vermont law will regulate the collection and disposal of electronic waste and will reduce waste and the financial burden it places on municipalities and citizens to cover the costs of safe disposal. This is great news! It will go into effect in July 2011. Until then the CVSWMD will continue to offer fee-based collection events for residents of member towns. See the VT Dept. of Environmental Conservation Web page and download the VT E-Waste Timeline for more information.
- Month of June — Tunbridge Transfer Station. Saturdays, 9am to 3pm
- August 14 –National Life parking lot in Montpelier. 9am to 1pm. Also collecting books and textiles at this event. Fees apply for e-waste, but books and textiles will be accepted for free.
- August 28 — Hardwick Town Garage, in conjunction with the CVSWMD Household Hazardous Waste Collection. Hours: 9am to 1pm
- September 11 — Bradford Town Garage, in conjunction with the CVSWMD Household Hazardous Waste Collection. Hours: 9am to 1pm
E-waste recycling is also available via the following businesses. Please contact the businesses directly for fee information and directions to their stores/facilities:
- Casella (Montpelier) — 223-7045
- Computer Barn (Barre) — www.computerbarnltd.net; 802-476-6800
- Small Dog Electronics (Waitsfield and S. Burlington) — www.smalldog.com; 800-511-MACS
