INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Zoo is offering area residents a way to eliminate electronic clutter Saturday while getting a discount for admission.
The zoo is hosting a Power Recycling Day Saturday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Visitors can bring old electronics for proper disposal, keeping harmful pollutants out of local landfills. Last year’s events diverted 51 tons of e-waste from area landfills.
The Indianapolis Zoo said electronics trash, called e-waste, makes up only about 2 percent of trash generated annually in the U.S., yet it contributes as much as 70 percent of the environmental pollutants.
Staff from Technology Recyclers will be on-site to make vehicle unloading fast and simple. Staff will be wearing masks and visitors can remain in their vehicles. All participants will receive a coupon for $2 off Zoo admission.
Most electronics, ranging from computers to video game systems, cell phones to tablets and more, will be accepted free of charge. There is a $20 processing fee for televisions and monitors. Laptops will be recycled at no charge. Large appliances will not be accepted.
Other items that will be accepted during Power Recycling Day include:
- Telephone systems VCR/DVD, laserdisc players All batteries
- TVs and monitors Scanners and copiers Printers and cartridges
- Fax machines Backup power systems External hard drives
- Satellite components Keyboards and accessories Integrated circuits
- Microwaves Small appliances Power cables and wiring