Home Electronics and Propane Cylinder Recycling Event MAY 17, 2008 This spring all residents of Cayuga County and the City of Auburn are invited to participate in the 2008 Home Electronics and Propane Collection Event. The event presents an excellent opportunity to discard materials in a safe manner. Proper disposal protects human health, our community and the environment. Click here for a flyer (PDF Format) Date, Time, Place: Saturday, May 17, 2008 Running from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Located at the Natural Resource Center, 7413 County House Road, Auburn, next to the jail and nursing home. Fees: $5 fee per small Freon applicance, TV and computer monitor (limit is 2 TV's)* All other household electronics are FREE** Propane tanks accepted for FREE (size limit- 40 pounds) Fluorescent bulbs and tubes up to 4ft. in length accepted for FREE*** (limit is 12). Bring only unbroken bulbs. Save broken bulbs in sealed containers until our Fall Household Hazardous Waste Event. *These items contain 6 to 8 pounds of lead in their cathode ray tube, so they cost more to process. Many computer manufacturers provide recycling services for products purchased from them. However, these services usually cost between $10 and $30. ** Floor model copiers are not considered home electronics, but may be accepted at the sponsor´s and contractor´s discretion for $10 each (limit 1). ***Anyone bringing more than 12 fluorescent bulbs may be turned away or charged $1 per bulb at the sponsor´s and contractor´s descretion. Acceptable Household Electronics Include: All computer components Computer monitors $5 each TV's (Limit 2) $5 each VCR's DVD players Printers Desktop and Tabletop Copiers Stereo systems Radio Microwaves Telephones Cables Ethernet wires Modems Game systems (for example Nintendo or Sega systems) Cell phones Also accepted will be: 1 pound to 40 pound propane tanks Hand held cylinders containing such gases as oxygen, MAPP and helium Fluorescent tubes up to 4ft. in length (limit is 12). Fluorescent and HID bulbs, such as compact fluorescents. Small Freon appliances. If you have questions about whether or not a specific item will be accepted, or if you are a business and want references for electronics collection and recycling services, please call Renee Jensen at 315.255.1183, or email solidwaste@cornell.edu. This event is sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cayuga County, Cayuga County Department of Planning and Economic Development, and the Soil and Water Conservation District. Funding is provided by the Cayuga County Legislature, NUCOR Steel of Auburn, Inc. and the NYS DEC. Back to the Index Back to Current Events Updated May 2, 2008 Return to the Cayuga County Website Return to the Cayuga County Department of Planning and Economic Development Website