Tuesday July 13, 2010

The electronic waste dropped off at the event was first screened for potential reuse by two local non-profit organizations – Napa Valley Computers to Schools and Computer Recycling Center.  Both organizations refurbish and donate working equipment to schools, community organizations and others in need. These two groups collected over six tons of equipment for reuse. 

The electronics collected that were not reusable will be shipped and processed for recycling by Fresno-based Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), the largest recycler of e-waste in California.  ERI is approved by the California Environmental Protection Agency and the California Department of Toxic Substance Control as an authorized electronics recycling outlet, and has a state-of-the art system to ensure the integrity of the equipment as it is processed for recycling. 

Residents who missed the collection event can drop-off anything with a cord daily at no charge at the Napa Recycling & Composting Facility, located at 820 Levitin Way, off of Highway 29 just north of the City of American Canyon.  The facility is also an official partner of the California Cash for Appliances program and able to accept appliances for recycling under the program. 

More information on City of Napa Recycling-Solid Waste Division topics can be found atwww.cityofnapa.org/recycle, and NRWS program information is available atwww.naparecycling.com.