Waverly and Barton to host electronic cleanup day

Major electronics retailers often accept old devices for recycling. The EPA also offers information on electronic donation and recycling on its website. (Elias Funez/The Union via AP)

by: Gillian Friebis

Posted: Oct 17, 2023 / 02:24 PM EDT

Updated: Oct 17, 2023 / 02:25 PM EDT

WAVERLY, N.Y. (WETM) — Residents of the Village of Waverly and the Town of Barton will be able to get rid of their old electronics for free on Saturday.

The Village of Waverly, the Town of Barton, and Tioga County Sustainability will be hosting a fall electronic cleanup day on Oct. 21 at the Waverly Village Hall, which is located at 32 Ithaca Street. Waverly and Barton residents can bring their old electronics to the cleanup event from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., but the event might end early if the truck fills up. Those who come to this cleanup event must bring proof that they live in Waverly or Barton.

Participation in the electronic cleanup day is free. Only items that are on the accepted items list will be taken at this cleanup event. A full list of accepted items can be found below:

TVs:

Small intact tube-style (CRT) TV or monitor (only one per vehicle)
Flat screen TVs

Projection televisions will not be accepted

Computers and accessories:

Desktop computers
Laptops
Computer accessories:
- Mice, keyboards, webcams, and microphones
Cables and all IT accessories
Storage devices:
- External hard drives, solid state drives, SD cards, memory card readers, etc.
Computer power supplies
Printers
Printer ink, toner, and cartridges
Gaming devices
Network devices
Computer peripherals
Circuit boards/cards
Scanners