On Saturday April 2, 2011, Vice Mayor Pro-Tem Gonzalez invites all to attend the East End Electronic Waste Recycling Event. The event is held in partnership with Congressman Gene Green and the Solid Waste Management Department. It will take place at the Neighborhood Center Ripley House parking lot located at 4410 Navigation. Electronic devices such astelevisions, monitors, cellular phones, keyboards, laptops, air conditioners, and refrigerators will be accepted, as will batteries (no alkaline), used motor oil, latex paint, and antifreeze. The event is open to the public and reuse paint will be available free-of-charge from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
There will be press availability from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Neighborhood Center Ripley House.
“Reusing and recycling these consumer electronics conserves our natural resources and reduces negative environmental impacts. I am excited to be able to bring the E-Waste Recycling Event to the East End. Last year we hosted the event in the Northside and collected 12.81 tons of unwanted e-waste that we were able to recycle. This year we are expanding it and adding the mobile B.O.P.A. (Battery, Oil, Paint, Anti-Freeze) component and hope to divert waste away from landfills to beneficial uses.” stated Vice Mayor Pro-Tem Gonzalez.
Reminder:
Vice Mayor Pro-Tem Ed Gonzalez, Congressman Gene Green, and the Solid Waste Management Department
East End Electronic Waste & B.O.P.A. Recycling Event
4410 Navigation Houston, Texas 77011
Saturday, April 2, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
