Community Corner
Free E-Waste Collection
Get rid of those old computers and electronic gadgets in an environmentally friendly way this weekend at The Village.
The Village at Corte Madera will be hosting a free Electronic Waste collection at the gravel lot adjacent to Nordstrom on Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
E-Waste is any consumer electronic equipment that has reached its 'end-of-life' or 'end-of-usage,' whether in full or non-working condition. It includes most electronics or electric appliances with a cord or circuit board such as computer monitors, television sets, PC systems, printers, laptops, copiers, scanners, fax machines, toner cartridges, VCR/VCD/DVD players, home entertainment systems, etc.
Also accepted are car and forklift batteries. There is a $5 service fee for microwave ovens. Items that will not be accepted: Refrigerators, washers and dryers, fluorescent light bulbs and household batteries.
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