Westlake Service Center Accepting Old Computers In April

WESTLAKE, OH - The city's annual computer pick-up and clean-up has been set for April 3-7 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and April 8 from 7:30 a.m. to noon. The city's Service Center will collect old computers and other aged electronics. Residents can drop the equipment off at the listed times at 741 Bassett Road.

Last year, the city collected 18 tons of old computer equipment. The city says that the old computer and electronics collection is open to residents only and equipment from businesses and residents outside of Westlake will not be accepted.

The city has a list of acceptable materials for collection on its website. Residents are able to drop-off anything from computer towers, laptops, keyboards, Kindles, scanners, old gaming consoles, to microwaves, cameras, and battery back-up devices. Prohibited materials include televisions, household appliances (besides microwaves), hazardous waste, liquid mercury items, and light bulbs.

You can find the full list of acceptable and prohibited materials by clicking here.

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