Electronic Waste Collection in Lexington April 18

The Minuteman High School chapter of SkillsUSA, a national organization for vocational students, is hosting an electronic waste (e-waste) recycling drive on Saturday, April 18 from 9 AM to 2 PM in the parking area outside the Plumbing shop. The school is located at 758 Marrett Road in Lexington.

The proceeds benefit Minuteman SkillsUSA. Checks should be made out to Minuteman SkillsUSA. Please inform family and friends of this convenient opportunity.

The price list is as follows:

All TVs (plastic, wood, any size), price varies; Computer monitors, $5; Computer CPUs and laptops, $5; Computer accessories (keyboards, mice, cables, etc.), $1; Cell phones, $2; Video game consoles, $2; Video game accessories, $1; Printers/fax/copy machines, $3; A/V equipment (cameras, video recorders), $2; White goods (fridge, freezers, water heaters, stoves, etc.), $15; Small household appliances (toasters, irons, hair dryers, microwaves), $5; Metal items (less than 8 feet long), $10, no propane.

Minuteman is an award-winning regional high school that gives its graduates a competitive edge in the new global economy by providing them with a high-quality career and technical education, coupled with a rigorous grounding in mathematics, English, science, and social studies.

At Minuteman, students can currently major in 19 career and technical education programs at the same time they take rigorous academic courses, similar to those in traditional academic high schools. Minuteman offers a wide selection of academic courses and programs, including foreign languages (Spanish, French and Latin), art, Advanced Placement courses, and Girls in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). It also offers a wide range of sports and does not charge any fees to participate.