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Shredding, Electronics Recycling Event, Saturday April 13

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A free electronics recycling and paper shredding event will take place at the Peachtree Corners City Hall at 310 Technology Parkway on Saturday, April 13, 2019, from 9 a.m. to noon – OR UNTIL TRUCKS ARE FULL.

Residents of Peachtree Corners are invited to recycle electronics and shred unwanted documents. The city has hired Proshred and eWaste-ePlanet for the event. GATES WILL OPEN AT 9.A.M.

Residents are limited to five (5) medium-size boxes of paper materials. Most electronics are free to recycle. LCD flat screen monitors are free to recycle. There is a fee for CRT (large-backed, heavy monitors or televisions) of .40 per pound. E-waste staff will weigh the devices and collect payment directly. Cash or checks are accepted.  

This event is open to Peachtree Corners residents ONLY.

 ACCEPTABLE ELECTRONICS

  • Personal Computers
  • Floppy/Disk Drives
  • CD-Roms
  • Circuit Boards
  • PC Power Supplies
  • Keyboards
  • Mouse/Mice
  • PC Monitors
  • Laptops
  • Printers
  • Fax Machines
  • Copiers
  • Music/VCR/CD-Players
  • Typewriters
  • Test Equipment
  • Networking Equipment
  • Modems
  • UPS Batteries
  • Cell Phones
  • Phones
  • Scanners
  • Wire/Cabling
  • Servers

Shredding Guidelines:

OK to Shred:

  • Anything made of paper. No need to remove:
    • Staples
    • Paper clips
    • Binder clips
    • Hanging folders (with metal strips)
    • Manila folders
    • Paper board legal binders
    • Spiral notebook binders
    • Thin plastic sheet protectors
    • Books

Cannot shred:

  • Must remove (in advance):
    • 3-ring binders
    • X-Rays
    • Plastic (such as CD cases or plastic folders)
    • Office supplies (pens, staplers, etc.)
    • Computer cables
    • Cell phones
    • Batteries (combustible)
    • Food or other garbage

If you, or your company, would like to volunteer at this event, please contact Jennifer Howard at jhoward@peachtreecornersga.gov

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