Waste Management of Southern California and L.A. LIVE to host free electronics recycling event in honor of Earth Day

wHAT: Waste Management of Southern California and L.A LIVE will be hosting a free electronic waste collection drive as part of L.A. LIVE Earth Month, a month-long celebration of Earth Day. The event will provide the public with the opportunity to easily dispose of acceptable electronic items in an environmentally safe manner.

WHO: This free event is open to the public.

WHEN: Saturday, April 27, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: Curbside of Nokia Plaza L.A. LIVE with entrance on Chick Hearn Court from Figueroa and 11^th.

WHY: By properly disposing of electronic items, individuals can help protect the environment by keeping those items out of the waste stream.

HOW: Residents and businesses can bring any of the approved items to the drop off location.

Acceptable items:

• Computers – CPU and laptop, computer monitors

• Computer peripherals – printers, keyboards, mice

• Fax machines

• Photocopiers

• Televisions

• VCRs/Stereos

• Home and office phones

• Cell phones

• Consumer electronics

• Microwaves

Please do not bring:

•Light bulbs

• Batteries

• Smoke alarms/detectors or fire alarms/detectors

• Thermometers, dehumidifiers

• Any unit with sludge or liquids

• Large and small appliances – refrigerators, etc.