Scranton expands recycling efforts with cost-free Electronics Recycling Event

Recognizing that disposing of old electronics can be costly, McClatchy highlighted how the event helped ease that financial burden.

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): For residents looking to dispose of old televisions, computer monitors, printers, and other electronic devices, the City of Scranton hosted its second electronics recycling event at the Department of Public Works headquarters.

Following a successful first event that collected more than five tons of e-waste, organizers were aiming for a similar turnout.

But for this second round, it offered free, no-cost drop-off for residents and the city.

After adopting a new recycling-processing contract with Waste Management, the City of Scranton is working to help residents recycle more often. The updated agreement introduces biweekly, combined paper and cardboard collection and expands the range of plastics the city can accept.

Excited that this year’s event introduced a new, cost-free feature, Scranton Recycling and Safety Coordinator Christopher McClatchy said the turnout was great.

 “Recycling electronics is a very difficult thing to do. In the past, it's cost us quite a lot of money, in order to get them out of here. We're very excited. This is our second event this year. We already had the first one in May that had over five tons. We're expecting more than that today. But the really exciting thing is that this year, it's free,” said McClatchy.

McClatchy also told us about the process of the electronic drop-off.

“The smart thing about the way that we're doing it is that it's limited. You have to sign up online. There's 150 slots but that allows people to come. There's 12 people every 15 minutes. So, there's no wait. And everyone's able to come in immediately get served and then drive off,” said McClatchy.

Recognizing that disposing of old electronics can be costly, McClatchy highlighted how the event helped ease that financial burden.

“So, electronics are very easy to get into your house. I think we all know that you can have them delivered, and they're very hard to get rid of. And they used to be very expensive to get rid of. So, what we're very excited about the city again, is that you can come in and you can get rid of your old TVs for free, which is something that used to cost, you know, hundreds of dollars,” said McClatchy.

Courtesy: www.fox56.com