Good News E-cycling Project will be hosting an electronics recycling event on Friday July 31 and Saturday, Aug. 2 at the Merrill Festival Grounds’ Sell Building. Friday hours will be Noon-5 p.m. and 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday.
Accepted items include:
• Computers, monitors, speakers, mice, keyboards, printers, scanners, computer parts and fax machines.
• Any size/type television, VCR’s, DVD players and gaming systems.
• Cords and wire, cell phones and laptops.
• Air Conditioners and dehumidifiers.
• Microwaves, vacuums, stereos etc.
• Just about any electronic device with a cord or circuit board.
Items which will not be accepted:
• Liquids, paints and chemicals.
• Large appliances
• Batteries or bulbs of any kind
• Newspaper, cardboard or cans
• Ink cartridges or toners
Pricing for most items is $.40/lb, TV’s with compromised housing is $.60/lb and dehumidifiers will be $20/each.
Large business loads will be accepted Friday by appointment only, please call (715) 843-5985. Event proceeds will benefit the Kiwanis of Greater Merrill Area and the Good News project of Wausau. Convenient drive-up/drop-off will be located at the Sell Building’s 2nd Street entrance. Visitors are asked to remain in their vehicle; using Personal Protective Equipment and physical distancing, event staff will unload items and take payment at your window. For more information, the Good News Project can be contacted at (715) 843-5985.