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Electronics Recycling
Our next event is
scheduled for: May 9, 2009 The Lee’s Summit Chapter of Choose Environmental Excellence, the Surplus
Exchange,
and the Lee’s Summit High School’s DECA chapter are sponsoring this
electronic device (e-waste) recycling event. This event provides
citizens and businesses the opportunity to dispose of their unused or
obsolete computers, cell phones, televisions, and other electronic devices in
a safe and convenient manner. The
following items will be accepted for the following fees:
NOTE:
The recycling costs listed above include transportation to the demanufacturing
facility and recycling. WHY RECYCLE
E-WASTE: Recycling
and reusing electronic equipment reduces the amount of hazardous materials
that may enter the environment including lead, mercury and other toxins.
Recycling e-waste also reduces the quantities of electronic scrap that will
be land filled in our city and region. A typical television or computer
contains four to eight pounds of lead. In 2008, the City of
Lee’s Summit collected more than 130,000 pounds of electronics waste at our
Spring and Fall events! VOLUNTEERS ARE
NEEDED to help unload cars
and direct traffic. In addition, community service hours are available for
students who volunteer. However, court-ordered community service
hours will not be offered for this event. For more
information, contact the Environmental Coordinator at 969-1804 or via email. |
Resource Recovery
Park:
2101 SE Hamblen Rd, Lee's Summit, MO 64063 | (816) 969-1980
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HOWEVER,
DON'T FORGET THAT "BEST BUY" WILL TAKE UP TO TWO ITEMS PER DAY AND IN
CERTAIN INSTANCES WILL MAKE A REFUND TO YOU IN THE FORM OF A GIFT CARD, E.G.,
CPU'S.
What items does Best Buy accept at the store?
Best Buy accepts most consumer electronics. We also accept accessories such as keyboards, mice, remotes, etc. See below for items that are not accepted at the store.
What items are not accepted at the store?
The following items cannot be accepted in-store through this program:
- Internal
& External Computer Hard Drives.
Before we accept your desktop or laptop computer for recycling, the hard drive will need to be removed. See this Geek Squad video for Do-it-Yourself instructions or a Geek Squad agent can remove it at the store for a fee of $19.99. - Console televisions or TV's with screens larger than 32 inches. (Customers can use the Appliance/TV Haul-Away Program.)
- Items containing Freon: air conditioners, dehumidifiers and mini-fridges. (Customers should contact their state/county sold waste department.)
- Appliances and microwaves. (Customers can use the Appliance/TV Haul-Away Program.)
Does Best Buy charge a fee for recycling electronics?
Best Buy does not charge a fee for recycling most of the consumer electronic products. There is a charge of $10.00 for TVs 32" and under, CRTs, monitors and laptops which is offset by a $10.00 gift card. This charge does not apply to Best Buy private label products (i.e. Insignia, Dynex). This charge also does not apply to stores in the State of California.
Are there any limits to the amount of electronics customers can bring in?
Customers are limited to bringing in 2 units per day per household.