Recycle Electronic Stuff, Paint, Meds — this Saturday

KAtlB Community Recycling Center

Old Fourth Ward
320 Irwin St.
Atlanta, GA 30312

EVERY 2nd Saturday of the Month

Now Accepting Electronics, Styrofoam and Latex Paint.
Also Offering Onsite Secure Paper Shredding.

“I dropped off untold pounds of shredding at this event.  I went first just to see how long the wait was and how cumbersome the process.  Wow, was I surprised.  I was in and out in about 60 seconds – no exaggeration!  Everyone there was informed, professional and very helpful.  This is such a great service we have thanks to KeepAtlantaBeutiful.org and ProShred, who offered the free paper shredding.  I will be back with my paint, Styrofoam and electronics next time.  Thanks to all the folks who made this happen! ” -Kristi Warren Evans

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ELECTRONICS
Accepted Items:  Personal Computers • Monitors • LCD Screen/Flat Screen Monitors • TVs • VCRs • Radios • Stereos • DVD Players • Microwaves • Power Supplies • Rechargeable Batteries • Vacuums • Banking Equipment • Telephones • Pagers • Networking Equipment • Laptops • Keyboards • Mice • Power Cables • Medical Equipment (Non-Hazardous) • Printers • Copy Machines • Fax Machines • Cell Phones • Transformers • Scanners • Portable Electronic Devices • Servers • HUBS • Ink Cartridges • Toner Cartridges • Remotes • Modems • Projectors • Cameras • Shredders • Small Household Appliances
NOTE: There is a $10 processing charge for televisions-cash only

Not Accepted:  Refrigerators • Washing Machines • Clothes Dryers • Dish Washers • Mercury Containing Devices (Thermometers, Fire Alarms) • Hazardous Chemicals/Materials • Light Bulbs • Florescent tubes • Bio-Waste • Scrap Metal

ON-SITE, SECURE, PAPER SHREDDING
Global Document Shredding is a member of the National Association for Information Destruction.  All documents are shredded and will be 100% recycled.  Please no plastic, cardboard, large binders or metal clips.

STYROFOAM
Post-consumer polystyrene foam recycling is courtesy of DART Container Corporation.  Residents are asked to follow these guidelines before bringing their foam for recycling:
• Make sure foam has the 6 symbol on it • Rinse and separate food service containers from other foam
• Deposit foam in a clear bag • NO straws, lids, tape or stickers • NO foam peanuts or insulation material

LATEX PAINT
$2.00 donation per quart or gallon.  Please no oil or alkyd paints. Do not mix white with non-white paint.  Your donation will help purchase community cleanup supplies for Atlanta volunteers. Paint will be used by KAtlB for graffiti paint overs and by City of Atlanta Parks Department.

Sponsorship and signage opportunities are available. Those interested should contact Peggy Denby, peggydenby@keepatlantabeautiful.org , 404-249-5853.

DIRECTIONS:

• Travelling North on Boulevard – turn left (west) on to Irwin Street, the school is 0.3 mi on the right.
• Travelling South on Boulevard – turn right (west) on to Irwin Street, the school is 0.3 mi on the right.
• Travelling North on I-75/85 (also from I-20 merge on to the connector) take the Edgewood Avenue exit/EXIT 248B toward Auburn Avenue/JW Dobbs Avenue; stay straight to go onto Fort Street NE; 2nd right onto Irwin Street/JWDobbs Ave, NE., the school will be on the left – less than 1/2 mile from the Exit.  Entrance to school is at the traffic light at Hilliard.
• Travelling South on  I-75/85, take the JW Dobbs Exit, EXIT 248D, toward Jesse Hill Dr/Auburn Ave; take next left onto JWDobbs Avenue; continue straight under the overpass, the school is on the left – less than 1/2 mile from the Exit.  Entrance to school is at the traffic light at Hilliard.

Background:

Our mission has always been to beautify the city by being tough on litter, but in recent years we realized we had a huge opportunity and duty to expand our mission to include education and awareness about waste minimization and recycling. According to a recent report from the Computer Equipment Disposal and Recycling Council, there are at least 4.4 million PCs and 8 million TVs in the 3 million households in the Georgia. With the rapid pace of new technology and TV stations converting to digital broadcast the accumulation of obsolete electronics is becoming an increasing problem. Currently, Georgia law does not ban landfill disposal of e-waste coming from residential sources, although some landfills will not accept them. The improper disposal of eScrap, which contains such toxic substances as lead and mercury, may have serious implications on public health and the health of our environment.