SWAMPSCOTT, MA — Swampscott residents and people from surrounding communities will be able to drop off electronics, appliances and reusable bicycles at St. John the Evangelist Church on Aug. 1.
The recycling event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church parking lot at 174 Humphrey Street.
The announcement says the event will accept "all electronics, appliances, anything with a plug or batteries, as well as reusable bicycles."
Items will be recycled responsibly the event will be held rain or shine.
Fee levels vary by item.
The posted pricing lists $5 items including computer towers, laptops, DVD players, VCRs, small printers, stereos, radios, alarm clocks, speakers, video game consoles, table lamps, fans, hair dryers, curling irons, projectors, power tools, drills, cameras, clocks, trophies, frying pans, holiday lights and other small electronics.
Items listed at $10 include small household appliances, vacuum cleaners, toaster ovens, ceiling fans, floor lamps, air fryers, electric grills, hot plates, small radiators, keyboard pianos, coffee makers, ice makers, sewing machines, car seats and strollers.
The $20 items include flat screen computer monitors, microwaves, dehumidifiers, air conditioners, water coolers, large printers and copiers, leaf blowers, chainsaws, heat lamps, artificial Christmas trees, fire extinguishers and empty propane tanks.
TVs up to 26 inches, CRT monitors, outdoor grills and dorm-sized refrigerators are listed at $25.
TVs between 26 inches and 35 inches, white goods, washing machines, dryers, stoves, dishwashers, large appliances, large yard equipment, treadmills, exercise equipment, snow blowers, lawn mowers, rototillers, large generators, motors and water tanks are listed at $30.
The highest posted fees are $35 for TVs over 36 inches, large refrigerators and ride-on lawn mowers, and $40 for projection TVs.
Some items will be accepted for free, with cash donations appreciated, including cell phones, reusable bicycles, video game media and accessories, wires, cables, chargers, car and truck batteries, DVDs, keyboards and tablets.
Drivers should follow cones and directions from workers and bring vehicles as close to the truck or dumpster as possible. People may remain in their vehicles while workers unload items.
Computer hard drives will be destroyed during the recycling process, but can be removed on-site for an additional charge.
Cash is preferred, and checks will be accepted for payments over $30.
Additional information is available at Greendayrecycling.net or by email at GreenDayRecyclingMA@Gmail.com.
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