Township Will Host E-Recycling Event Saturday

This Saturday, Oct. 13 the Lower Saucon Township Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) and AERC will hold a computer/electronics recycling drop-off event to allow residents of the township and surrounding areas to recycle household electronics.

The event will be held from 9am to noon (rain or shine) at the Lower Saucon Township Municipal Complex Public Works Garage, 3700 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bethlehem (no early birds).

What's accepted: All electronics (FREE) including computer monitors (CRTs, Plasma and LCD displays), laptop and notebook computers, televisions (standalone, console, wide-screen, projection-screen, CRT, Plasma, LCD), radios/stereos, microwaves, computer systems, computer peripherals (printers, scanners, plotters, copiers), external disk memory and hard disk drives, keyboards, circuit boards and electronic components/chips, network hubs, modems, routers, photocopiers, multi-use copiers (copy, fax, scan, print), telephone communication/switching systems, PDAs, PDA cradles, and other handheld devices, cellular phones, cell phone chargers, toner cartridges (ink, jet and laser jet), CDs, DVDs, magnetic tape, answering machines. Also: refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers and dehumidifiers

What's NOT accepted: Most “electric” items with cords are not accepted at AERC’s electronics recycling events including: oscillating fans, desk and floor lamps, small items such as irons, crockpots, toasters, toaster ovens, blenders, mixers, small handheld power tools, small personal cosmetic appliances (portable hair dryers, shavers, curling irons) and vacuum cleaners. 

Items accepted for a fee: Batteries: $0.75 per pound; fluorescent light bulbs: $0.25 each.

For further information, contact AERC at (610) 797-7608.