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America Recycles Day

The City of San Leandro will be hosting a recycling collection event for San Leandro residents in celebration of America Recycles Day.

This is an opportunity for San Leandrans to recycle the following items:  Household batteries Expired or unused medication (no controlled substances) Mercury thermometers Fluorescent lights and tubes or incandescent bulbs CDs, DVDs, jewel cases, floppy disks, audio and video tapes Cell phones and cell phone chargers Empty toner cartridges

DATE: Tuesday, November 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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WHERE: Marina Community Center
             15301 Wicks Blvd, San Leandro

The following items will not be accepted:Needles & sharps, vitamins, soaps and other personal care products, electronic devises, car batteries, chemicals or paints, new toner cartridges, light fixtures or ballasts.

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Recognized annually on November 15, America Recycles Day, helps raise awareness about the importance of reducing, reusing and recycling year-round.

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