St. Lawrence College Project Management students and the Enactus SLC team will be hosting an electronic waste drive on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the Kingston campus parking lot.
This annual event diverts used electronics from landfills and is held in collaboration with the Electronic Recycling Association who will assess the collected electronics and either recycles or repairs and re-distribute them to give new life to these otherwise discarded items. Since 2019 students have helped to divert over 20 metric tonnes of electronics through this initiative.
Where: St. Lawrence College, Kingston campus, parking lot at 100 Portsmouth Avenue
When: Saturday, April 15, 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Accepted electronic items include:
- Display devices (monitors and televisions)
- Desktop computers, portable computers
- Computer peripherals (i.e., computer mouse, keyboard, etc.)
- Desktop or floor-standing printing; copying and multifunction devices
- Telephone and telephone answering machines
- Cellular devices and pagers
- Home theatre in a box (equalizers, amplifiers, speakers, and turntables)
- Aftermarket vehicle audio and video devices
- Image, audio and video devices (personable/portable)
Non-accepted items include:
- Microwaves and stoves/ovens
- Vacuum or steam cleaners
- Light bulbs or light devices (lamps, ceiling lights, etc.)
Contact: Jadon Hook, Sustainability Coordinator, St. Lawrence College (jhook@sl.on.ca)
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