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Oak Creek Shredding And Electronics Recycling Event Has New Venue

Organizers say that most electronics can be disposed of free-of-charge. Here's what you need to know:

OAK CREEK, WI -- The City of Oak Creek is hosting an electronics recycling event and paper shredding day all in one - but this year it's in a new location.

On Saturday, Sep. 8, from 9 a.m. to noon, people can bring sensitive paper documents for disposal and a variety of electronics for recycling to the Shred Day and Electronics Recycling Event at the Oak Creek West Middle School, 8401 S. 13th Street.

Organizers say that most electronics can be disposed of free-of-charge. All Televisions will require payment of a $20 per item recycling fee. Cash only.

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Items that will be accepted will be: Computers, Laptops, Hard Drives, Printers, Scanners, VCRs, DVDs, Fax, Stereo, Radio, Typewriters, Keyboards, Mice, Circuit Boards, Cables, Cell Phones, Telephones, Cameras, Camcorders, Cordless Rechargeable hand tools, video games, small kitchen appliances, Microwaves, Vacuum cleaners, exercise equipment and other miscellaneous small electronics.

For a complete listing of acceptable and restricted materials, please visit: http://www.shredit.com/en-us/frequently-asked-questions

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