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Orange County, unload your “e-waste”
February 16th, 2009, 4:58 pm · 3 Comments · posted by Pat Brennan, science, environment editor
Those old computers, television sets and electronics can contain plenty of toxic material; now is your chance to recycle them for free. Two “e-waste” events are coming up in Orange County: 
Huntington Beach, Friday, Feb. 20:
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Huntington Sports Complex at Central Park, 18100 Goldenwest St.
Accepting television sets, laptops, cell phones, MP3 players, scanners, lithium-ion rechargable batteries, wires and cables.
Contact: Electronic Recycling Services, 714-513-0000.
Fountain Valley, Saturday, Feb. 21
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fountain Valley Civic Center, 10200 Slater Ave.
Accepting television sets, computers, electronics.
Contact: 714-593-4550, extension 215, or go to http://www.fountainvalley.org/.
(Register file photo shows previous e-waste event)
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Your article didn’t mention how these items will be recycled… In the past, it was reported that many of the USA’s recycled electronics end up in Africa in toxic dump sites, affecting indigent children as well as adults. Any chance of a followup with information on HOW they will be recycled?
Renee:
The two cities have done their due diligence with ERS to make sure that all of the electronics will be recycled in North America. If you have any further questions please contact Electronics Recycling Services at 714-513-0000 or info@erecyclingservices.com. Thank you for your concern.
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