Jefferson County to Host Household Electronics and Appliance Recycling Event on October 17
The Jefferson County Solid Waste Program will hold a household Electronics and Appliance Recycling Event on Saturday, October 17 from 8-11 a.m. at the Jefferson County Fair Park (503 N. Jackson Ave, Jefferson). It is open to all Jefferson County households. [Editor’s note: Previously The Whitewater Banner has been advised that City of Whitewater residents are able to participate in such events regardless of whether they are in Jefferson or Walworth counties.]
You do not need to register for the event! Come to Fair Park between 8-11 a.m.; we will assist customers on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost is $10 per vehicle (cash only). Note: Depending on turnout, gates may close earlier than 11 a.m.
Acceptable electronics:
Computers (desktop, laptop, and notebook); computer accessories (keyboards, mice, hard drives, scanners, speakers, and other devices); monitors; TVs; DVD players; VCRs; fax machines; stereos; calculators; iPads; camcorders; shredders; tablets; cameras; copiers; game consoles; e-readers; electric motors; modems; printers (desktops, 3-D, and combos); handheld electronics; cellphones; adding machines; scanners.
Acceptable appliances:
Refrigerators (mini and regular); freezers (chest and upright); dishwashers; air conditioners; water heaters; dehumidifiers; microwaves; vacuums; toasters; solar panels; inverters.
If possible, please remove all batteries prior to recycling. Please remove all food/food debris from appliances.
Items not accepted:
Smoke detectors; fluorescent bulbs; batteries; fans; coffee makers; blenders; hazardous waste; latex paint; unused prescription drugs
For information about this or other upcoming recycling events:
For questions about the event, please contact Kim Buchholz, event coordinator, at 920-674-7430 or kimb@jeffersoncountywi.gov
