NVE Hosts Electronic Recycling Event

2008 Summer Interns, Miranda Johnson and Savannah Webber,
prepare over 6,000 lbs of electronics for shipment.

The Native Village of Eyak is hosting an electronics recycling event in Cordova from January 15th to January 30th.

Electronics contain hazardous materials such as lead and mercury. When dumped in the landfill these toxic metals contaminate the soil and water. Proper recycling electronics prevents contamination and reuses valuable materials.

The previous electronics recycling collection held in May saved over 6,000 pounds of electronics from being deposited in the landfill. Again, we will be collecting used electronics; cell phones, inkjet cartridges, computers, VCRs, DVDs, printers, cameras, etc.

We will ship the electronics to Total Reclaim in Anchorage where they will be disposed of properly. Lynden Transport has generously agreed to transport the electronics at a reduced rate. We greatly appreciate your support!Note: We cannot accept audio or video tapes, smoke detectors, washer/dryers, refrigerators, dishwashers or vacuum cleaners etc. Thank you. Please bring your unwanted electronics to the Native Village of Eyak. For more information contact Autumn at 424-7738 or abryson@nveyak.org