Recycle Day
West End United Methodist Church
Saturday, May 3 // 9 a.m. - 12 noon // Rain or Shine
2200 West End Avenue (parking lot off of 23rd)
HERE IS WHAT YOU CAN and CANNOT BRING
(Note Charge for Televisions and CRT Monitors)
DOCUMENT SHREDDING :: Document shredding and recycling
Documents are shredded onsite then taken for recycling. Bring documents such as credit card statements, old checks, tax returns, and anything that could be used to steal your identity if it fell into the wrong hands.
Accepted: Paper and photos in an untied garbage bag or open box
Not Accepted: binders, newspaper, hardback books
E-WASTE :: Computers, monitors, DVD players, electronics, small appliances, stereos
Accepted: Working/non-working computers, printers, small copiers, faxes, scanners, phone systems, servers, calculators, stereos, speakers, cameras, gaming consoles, PDAs, cell phones, electronics, accessories and parts including cables, mouse, keyboards, software, modems, tape drives, disk drives, laptop batteries, adapter, docking stations, credit card readers, diskettes
- Working and non-working monitors and televisions, CRT and flat-screen
- Non-working small appliances (typically counter top units or smaller) including microwaves, coffee makers, food processors, vacuums
NOTE: There is a charge for CRT monitors and all televisions. Accepted payments: cash, credit or debit. No checks.
CRT monitors: $15
All televisions: $25
Not Accepted: Batteries, lightbulbs, microwaves, vacuums, projection TVs, or wood consoles
SEWING AND CRAFT SUPPLIES :: Fabric, notions, sewing supplies, and craft supplies
Accepted: Clean fabric bolts, large pieces, and scraps; Elastic, trim, velcro, ribbon, thread; Buttons snaps, zippers, and other closures; Fiberfill, batting, and foam; Sewing tools (needles, pins, thimbles, pincushions); Small sewing machines in working order; Needlepoint; Sewing patterns and instruction books; Fabric and upholstery samples and books; Yarn and knitting supplies; Crochet supplies; Felt; Craft kits; Faux flowers, floral foam; Shells, bells; Baskets; Weaving supplies, looms; Clock parts.
Guidelines: Ensure donations are clean. Pack needles, pins, etc., securely to prevent sticking.
DONATIONS :: Gently-used, clean personal items; household items in good working order
Accepted: Clothing, accessories, jewelry, shoes/boots; household items, vacuums, linens, and appliances; toys, games, puzzles; antiques, paintings, and collectibles; furniture; books and magazines; musical instruments, CD and DVD players, VCRs, radios, cameras; computers, CPUs, flat screen monitors, printers in good working order; sports and exercise equipment. Visit thriftsmart.com for complete list
Not accepted: Large furniture; baby swings, car seats, drop-side cribs; paints, light fixtures; anything in poor condition
MEDICATIONS :: Over-the-counter and prescription drugs
Metro Police Department will be onsite to collect prescription drugs for proper disposal. Keep medication in original packaging if possible. Cross out name and address, but do not cross out name of medication.
Accepted: Prescription medications; all over-the-counter medications; pet medications; medicated ointment, lotions, or drops; liquid medications in leak-proof containers; inhalers; pills in any packaging, including glass, plastic containers, plastic bags, glass, foil
Not Accepted: Illegal drugs and narcotics, needles/sharps or syringes with needles, blood sugar equipment, thermometers, IV bags, bloody or infectious waste, personal care products (lotions, shampoos, etc.)