Portland, Sept 22: Recycle Your Tech Gadgets at Intel

September 21st, 2007

Intel Corporation and KGW invite Oregonians to recycle their too slow, too old, unwanted electronics on September 22nd.

People may bring entire computer systems to recycle, including peripherals, desktop and laptop computers, keyboards, mice and monitors. TVs, phones, DVDs and other electronics will also be disposed of at Intel’s Hawthorn Farm Campus in Hillsboro.

A shredding truck will be on site for paper waste.

The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 22nd at Intel’s Hawthorn Farm, located at 5200 NE Elam Young Parkway in Hillsboro.

Items accepted for recycling:

•TVs

•VCRs

•Computer monitors and CPUs

•Phones

•Cellular phones/PDAs/pagers

•Inkjet/printer cartridges

•Keyboards/mice

•Rechargeable batteries

•Scanners, printers and fax machines

Items not accepted:

•Microwaves

•Smoke detectors

•Air conditioners

•Major household appliances

Most items will be recycled at no charge. There is a $5 fee for each computer monitors and televisions up to 27. Monitors and Televisions greater than 27 inches will not be accepted.

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1. scott shepperd&hellip | September 12th, 2008 at 2:18 pm

What happens to the product recieved? Is any of it processed and redonated to groups in need? Are parts pulled and reused or recycled at special; value?

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