SMETHPORT — The McKean County Conservation District and PA Cleanways of McKean County will sponsor an electronic recycling event to be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 22.
Electronic items are very difficult to get rid of anywhere in Pennsylvania. Many have heavy metals and other components which are hazardous when placed in landfills. This event allows residents to responsibly dispose of their electronics.
The event is open to all residents. It will take place at the McKean County Fairgrounds, 7172 Route 46, Smethport.
The event is very busy, so participants are asked to be patient and expect to wait in line until their car can be unloaded by staff. Only one TV per carload is allowed. There are small fees for some items: Freon containing devices are $15 (air conditioners, dehumidifiers, etc.); fluorescent bulbs are $1 each; and a fee will be charged for damaged tube TVs. No medical equipment, VHS tapes or batteries will be accepted. All other items are free.
This is a chance for people to dispose of items such as answering machines, copiers, duplicators, electric typewriters, fax machines, hard drives, mobile phones, pagers, printers, radios, remote controls, stereos, tape players, telephones and equipment, computers, testing equipment, VCRs, satellite receivers, etc.
For information, contact the McKean County Conservation District at 814-887-4001, or email Recycling Director Justin Lund at jtlund@mckeancountypa.org
