MONROE - Computer Heroes in Monroe and Resource Solutions Corp. of Madison offered computer and electronics recycling to the community of Monroe on May 3.
Resource Solutions collected electronic recyclables at Computer Heroes located at 132 W. 6th Street.
In total, almost 11,000 pounds of computers and electronics were collected for recycling over the four-hour period.
Electronics, while essential within most households and work places, become outdated or obsolete after only a few years.
Each computer component may contain hazardous materials, such as mercury, lead, and cadmium, and if improperly disposed of, can pollute the environment.
However, resources within the computers and electronics can be used for the future, and in the long run, help protect the environment.
At Resource Solutions, all computers and electronics accepted for recycling will be recycled for their base metals, glass, and plastics.
"We all share in the responsibility to protect our environment. We do our part by offering businesses and individuals a place to bring their computers and electronics, year round, for a hassle-free recycling experience so that these items DO NOT end up in landfills."
Computer Heroes is located at 132 W. 6th Street in Monroe.
Business hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Telephone is 608) 329-4300
Resource Solutions Corp. is located at 5493 Express Circle in Madison.
Resource Solutions collected electronic recyclables at Computer Heroes located at 132 W. 6th Street.
In total, almost 11,000 pounds of computers and electronics were collected for recycling over the four-hour period.
Electronics, while essential within most households and work places, become outdated or obsolete after only a few years.
Each computer component may contain hazardous materials, such as mercury, lead, and cadmium, and if improperly disposed of, can pollute the environment.
However, resources within the computers and electronics can be used for the future, and in the long run, help protect the environment.
At Resource Solutions, all computers and electronics accepted for recycling will be recycled for their base metals, glass, and plastics.
"We all share in the responsibility to protect our environment. We do our part by offering businesses and individuals a place to bring their computers and electronics, year round, for a hassle-free recycling experience so that these items DO NOT end up in landfills."
Computer Heroes is located at 132 W. 6th Street in Monroe.
Business hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Telephone is 608) 329-4300
Resource Solutions Corp. is located at 5493 Express Circle in Madison.
