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SHERMAN, TEXAS—Austin College will hold an “e-waste” recycling event open to the public on Saturday, January 29, 9 a.m. to noon. E-waste professionals will accept unwanted electrical equipment and materials at the old Sherman Wire Plant at 1300 East Pacific. The event is a part of the College’s Thinking Green initiative.
The recycling is free, except for cathode ray tube (CRT) TVs and monitors (not flat screens), which require a disposal fee of $7-$15, depending on the size of the CRT. CRTs contain hazardous materials and are a breakage hazard so require special handling by recyclers. The College is working with EWaste Disposal to ensure proper processing.
All items operated by electricity or batteries will be collected, such as cameras, computer equipment, refrigerators, printers, microwaves, keyboards, monitors, household equipment. Coordinators said “if it has a plug or runs on batteries, it is acceptable.” Hard drive sweeps, with a certification of completion provided, are $15. Additional information is available at www.ewastegroup.com. For more information, contact biology lab coordinator Kim Snipes at ksnipes@austincollege.edu.
Austin College Thinking Green is part of the College’s commitment to sustainability and responsible stewardship as part of the President’s Climate Commitment. The program emphasizes lifestyle changes such as recycling.
Austin College is a leading national independent liberal arts college located north of Dallas in Sherman, Texas. Founded in 1849, making it the oldest institution of higher education in Texas operating under original charter and name, the college is related by covenant to the Presbyterian Church (USA). Recognized nationally for academic excellence in the areas of international education, pre-professional training, and leadership studies, Austin College is one of 40 schools profiled in Loren Pope’s influential book Colleges that Change Lives.
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