Jackson to hold electronic recycling event June 29

The city of Jackson will host an E-cycle event June 29.

According to a news release issued by the Department of Public Works, the e-cycle event in Jackson will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Recycling Center at 508 Eastview Court. Acceptable items that can be collected at the event include lawn mowers/lawn tractors, weed eaters, chain saws, tools, bicycles, air conditioners, barbecue grills, water heaters, ranges, refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, microwaves, small appliances, laptops, monitors, televisions, computers, keyboards, computer mice, printers, fax machines, scanners, speakers, cameras, VCRs, DVD players, all gaming systems and game cartridges, music equipment, wires, cable, power supplies, radios, typewriters, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, curling irons, hair dryers, fans, vacuum cleaners and lead and rechargeable batteries.

Items not accepted at the event include AAA, AA, C and D type batteries, tires, radioactive materials, items containing mercury and any other hazardous waste items.

Disposal fees for each computer monitor normally are $10 and each television is $15. For this event, all monitors and one television per Jackson household will be collected at no charge. Nonresidents will be charged $15 per television. For more information, call the Sanitation Department at 243-2333 or the Public Works Department at 243-2300 or visit jacksonmo.org or email recycle@jacksonmo.org.

Pertinent address:

508 Eastview Court, Jackson, MO