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Free Electronics Recycling For Hamden Residents

Residents are reminded that they can bring their electronics free of charge to the Hamden Transfer Station.

From the Town of Hamden: Mayor Curt Balzano Leng would like to remind residents that they may, free of charge, bring their unwanted electronics to the Hamden Transfer Station located at 231 Wintergreen Ave, Hamden, CT 06514. Transfer Station hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30am-3:00pm and the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 8:00am-11:45am. Proof of residency is required. All electronic equipment is safely packaged by Take 2 and transported to their facility for responsible and secure recycling.

Accepted materials include, but are not limited to: Computers, Laptops, Printers, Fax Machines, Monitors, TVs, Cell Phones, Tablets, Video Games, game consoles, VCR/DVD Machines, Remotes, Keyboards, Computer Mice, Modems, Small Appliances, and Stereo Equipment. Unaccepted materials include: smoke detectors, ballasts, propane tanks, paint, household hazardous waste and appliances containing Freon, i.e. air conditioners, refrigerators, and dehumidifiers.

ABOUT TAKE 2 INC.

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Take 2 Inc. is a Waterbury based electronics recycler. Take 2 is approved by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection as a Covered Electronics Recycler in conjunction with Connecticut’s Electronics Recycling Law, RCSA 22a-638-1.

Residents may also, free of charge, bring their unwanted electronics to Take 2 Inc.’s facility located at 567 South Leonard Street, Building One, Waterbury, CT. Hours are Monday through Friday from 7am-3:30pm and Saturdays from 8am-Noon. Additionally, residents may bring their electronics to any of Take 2’s electronics recycling events. For a listing of upcoming events, go to: www.ewaste-recycle-ct.com. For your convenience at events and at Take 2’s facility, Take 2 employees will unload electronics from your vehicle for you.

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