Electronic waste collection event in Menlo Park on September 7

On Saturday, September 7 from 9:00 am to noon at the City Corporation Yard (333 Burgess Drive), the City of Menlo Park is teaming up with RethinkWaste and Recology San Mateo County to encourage residents to properly recycle old electronics. Accepted items include TVs, computers, printers, monitors, cables/cords, cell phones, MP3 players, DVD players, laptops and more (working or not).

Items that will not be accepted include household appliances like fans, floor heaters, smoke detectors, vacuum cleaners, cooktops, dishwashers, microwaves, ovens, stoves, refrigerators, freezers or household hazardous waste.

Vendors will unload the electronic waste from residents’ vehicles. It is recommended to remove all personal items from the trunk to avoid any accidents.

Residents will open their trunks before driving up to the vendors, remain in their vehicles, and the vendor will pick up the electronic waste from the trunks.

Proof of residency may be required and no appointments are required. The event will only be available until the end time, until the trucks are full or while supplies last.