Charleston County News Release
MEDIA CONTACT
Name: Jennie Davis Flinn, Charleston County Public Information Officer
Phone: (843) 958-4012
Email: jdavis@charlestoncounty.org
Release Number: 3060
Date: October 29, 2009
Electronic Recycling Day is Nov. 14 at the Tanger Outlets
Turn in your old TV’s, microwaves, computers, etc. for recycling
Charleston County’s Environmental Management Department will hold an Electronic Recycling Day event from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14. The second annual event will be held on the Tanger Outlet Boulevard side of the Tanger Outlets’ parking lot (4840 Tanger Outlet Blvd, North Charleston).
Charleston County’s Environmental Management Department, Knology and the Tanger Outlets will host the event, which is being held on Saturday, Nov. 14, to coincide with America Recycles Day, which is celebrated nationally every year on Nov. 15.
During Electronic Recycling Day, residents can drop off their old, non-working or unused electronics to be recycled. Volunteers will be present to help with unloading electronics and directing traffic.
Electronic devices often consist of valuable resources such as precious metals (gold or silver), more common metals (aluminum and copper) and engineered plastics. Electronic recycling helps to recover these valuable materials while also conserving energy and landfill space.
The event will be set up to accommodate Charleston County residents only; businesses or contractors will not be allowed to drop off electronics.
The following are examples of electronics that can be recycled:
Adding machine
Cable box
Calculator
Camcorder
Clock
Computer (including monitor, keyboard, mouse, hard drive, as well as laptops)
Copy machine
DVD player
Fax machine
Microwave
Printer
Scanner
Shredder
Radio/stereo (including cassette players and CD players)
Telephone (including cell phones and cordless phones)
TV
Remote control
VCR
Video game console and accessories
Residents who cannot attend the Nov. 14 event can recycle their electronics at one of the eight Charleston County solid waste convenience centers open to the public:
Adams Run – 8326 Old Jacksonboro Road, 29426
Awendaw – 6380 Maxville Road, 29429
Bees Ferry (West Ashley) – 1344 Bee’s Ferry Road, 29414
Downtown Charleston – Charleston County Recycling Center, 13 Romney Street, 29403
Edisto Island – 2844 Highway 174, 29438
Hollywood – 5305 Highway 165, 29449
McClellanville – 1775 River Road, 29458
Wadmalaw Island – 1558 Liberia Road, 29487
Hours of operation are as follows:
Bees Ferry Convenience Center (staffed):
Nov. 1 through March 1
Open 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily
Except Sundays, open 1 - 6 p.m.
March 2 through Oct. 31
Open 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily
Except Sundays, open 1 - 7 p.m.
All Other Convenience Centers (staffed):
Nov. 1 through March 1
Open 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily
Except Wednesdays and Sundays, open 1 - 6 p.m.
March 2 through Oct. 31
Open 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily
Except Wednesdays and Sundays, open 1 - 7 p.m.
Charleston County Recycling Center (13 Romney Street, downtown Charleston):
Monday-Friday: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday
America Recycles Day is celebrated year-round and culminates every Nov. 15 to remind citizens that recycling is working, and the important part each of us plays in its on-going success. The nationwide celebration is designed to encourage people to recycle and buy products made from recycled materials.
South Carolina has developed one of the nation’s top America Recycles state campaigns through the efforts of a statewide public and private steering committee. Various statewide programs and contests are offered each year to support the national America Recycles efforts.
For more information on the Electronic Recycling Day, contact the Charleston County Environmental Management Department at (843) 720-7111 or visit http://recycle.charlestoncounty.org.