Electronics Recycling Day

DATE: Saturday, May 17th
TIME: 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 pm
LOCATION: Mendham Borough Dept of Public Works (Ironia Road)

You may drop off any electronic items that are Non-Hazardous,

Such as:

* Computers
* DVD Players
* Toasters
* TV’s
* Microwaves
* Printers
* Air Conditioners
* Fax Machines
* Medical Electronics
* Phones
* Scanners
* Flat Panel Displays
* Stereos

**No Batteries , refrigerators, washing machines, dryers or dishwashers**

Pickup service for Hardship cases ONLY

Earth Day Tips for the Home

• Plant a tree that will shade your house as well as reduce the need for air conditioning.
• Participate in your community's recycling program and recycle all you can.
• Combine short car trips, or use a bicycle or walk instead.
• Improve your home's energy efficiency by adding insulation and caulking, and regularly cleaning heating and air condi
tioning filters.
• Compost yard trimmings and food waste in a backyard compost bin.
• Don't bag grass clippings - either leave them on the lawn or compost them.
• When buying paint, cleaners or other chemicals, buy only what you need and use what you buy.
• Practice water conservation - install a low flow shower head or make an Earth Day pledge to take shorter showers.
• Use compact fluorescent lights to conserve up to 75 percent of the energy consumed by incandescent bulbs.
• Purchase durable goods and choose products made with recycled materials and with minimal or recyclable packaging.
• Reduce the amount of junk mail- have your name removed from mailing lists.