The Camp Curtin Y is one of two new drop-off points for e-waste.
Harrisburg-area residents soon will have a couple of new options to recycle unused and unwanted electronic items.
Ngozi’s Let’s Get Dirty!, the Bridge and Harrisburg Area Camp Curtin YMCA are partnering with Harrisburg-based Precision Recyclers to create two sites for the free disposal of end-of-life electronics.
“We are extremely excited about our new partnership with Precision Recyclers Inc.,” said Rafiyqa Muhammad, Camp Curtin YMCA’s Urban Ag coordinator. “This gives us an opportunity to educate our residents about e-waste, and the environmental impacts that this type of illegal dumping has on our community’s health, water, soil and air quality.”
On select dates from July through October, people can drop off their e-waste at the two locations of Markets on the Farm: The Bridge, 2200 Market St., Harrisburg, and the Camp Curtin YMCA garden on Jefferson Street, off of N. 6th Street, Harrisburg.
The dates for The Bridge drop-off (2 to 6 p.m.):
- July 14 & 28
- Aug. 11 & 25
- Sept. 8 & 22
- Oct. 13 & 27
The dates for Camp Curtin Y drop-off (2 to 6 p.m.):
- July 17 & 31
- Aug. 14 & 28
- Sept. 11 & 25
- Oct. 16 & 30
The following types of items will be accepted:
- Small household appliances
- Computer equipment, including monitors
- Consumer electronics, including televisions
- Lamps and luminaires
- Toys and tools
- Medical devices
- Monitoring and control instruments
- Automatic dispensers
The Harrisburg School District receiver, Dr. Lori Suski, introduced Precision Recyclers to the partnering organizations, according to Cynthia Craig, Precision’s recycling coordinator and compliance officer.
“This is why we see this type of waste in our streets. We realize, in most cases, our residents may not have the ability to get to recycling centers or some may need a little education on proper disposal,” Craig said.
In addition to Precision Recyclers, the initiative is sponsored by GIANT, the PA Department of Agriculture and Clark Resources.
“When you come to Markets on the Farm, not only can you drop of your old or unused electronics, you can also support local vendors or become a vendor, enjoy families activities, purchase organically grown whole food, participate in workshop help us keep our city clean,” Muhammad said.
If you have any questions or would like to make a donation, please contact NGOZI c/o Rafiyqa Muhammad at [email protected] or 717-255-9739.
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