Plymouth Fire Co. No. 1 to hold free electronics recycling event June 18

PLYMOUTH — Lori Bolesta, engineer/assistant foreman at Plymouth Fire Co. No. 1, said the fire company on Gaylord Avenue will host a free electronics recycling event.

“We have teamed up with KVS Computers, an R2 (Responsible Recycling) certified recycler for this event,” Bolesta said. “This is an opportunity for individuals as well as businesses from anywhere in Pennsylvania to dispose of electronic equipment in a safe, secure and environmentally friendly manner. Everyone is welcome to participate as there is no residency requirement.”

The event is set for Saturday, June 18, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Bolesta said Plymouth Fire Co. No. 1 does not benefit financially from any of the electronics donated.

“We are simply providing the public an opportunity to dispose of their unwanted, broken or outdated electronics in a responsible manner,” Bolesta said. “On the day of the event, the fire company will be accepting monetary donations should anyone wish to donate. These donations are not required to participate in the event, but any funds raised help the department’s ability to continue its mission, purchase equipment and serve the public”.

Bolesta said the event will take place at the firehouse parking lot located at 24 Gaylord Ave. in Plymouth. No items will be picked up. Drop-off only during scheduled hours.

Items to recycle include: computers, monitors, networking equipment, answering machines, cellphones, tablets, phone chargers, camcorders, servers, copiers, electric typewriters, electronic games, routers, fax machines, hard drives, laptops, tablets, modems, phone systems, keyboards, printers, circuit boards, radios, scanners, pagers, computer cables, PDA, CD/DVD and tape players.

Bolesta said no televisions, CRT Monitors or household appliances will be accepted. Additionally, items that contain any refrigerant cannot be accepted.

Bolesta said the event offers an opportunity for individuals as well as businesses in Luzerne, Lackawanna, Wyoming, Monroe, Carbon, Schuylkill, Montour and Columbia Counties to dispose of electronic equipment in a safe, secure, responsible and environmentally friendly manner.