Responsibly disposing of items such as electronic waste and Styrofoam can be difficult; to make it a bit easier, the City of Covington is hosting their 7th annual Recycling Drop-Off Day Saturday, June 25, at Holmes High School. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The event is free to Covington residents, but donations will be accepted to cover event costs. No registration is required.
Here is a list if the items you can bring to recycle:
Electronics:
- Old computers and computer accessories: laptops, hard drives, tablets, monitors, power cords
- Keyboards, mice, speakers, cables
- Telephone equipment, cell phones
- Printers, fax machines, copiers
- Stereo equipment
- TVs, VCRs, Betas, DVRs
- Cable and satellite boxes
- Microwaves
- Batteries, including rechargeable batteries
- Lightbulbs
Paper:
- Must be loose and dry
- Staples and paper clips do not need to be removed
Styrofoam:
- Must be clean
- No tape, stickers, or food residue
The following items can NOT be recycled:
- Thermostats and mercury switches
- Equipment containing biological waste, chemicals, oils, or fluids
- Radioactive material, asbestos or PCBs
- Equipment with tanks or sealed units
- Large appliances
“Since 2016, we have diverted more than 67,000 pounds of material from the landfill, of which we’re very proud,” said Stephanie Bacher, Covington’s solid waste and recycling supervisor.
Electronic devices will be recycled by Cobalt, which disassembles and recycles electronic waste, while Shred-it, the event’s paper-shredding partner, will eliminate sensitive documents onsite.
Keep Covington Beautiful and The Center for Great Neighborhoods are collaborating together for the event, along with the City of Covington.
“We’re expecting a steamy 95-degree day, but hopefully some cloud cover will keep us focused on emptying cars and getting folks through the line as quickly as possible,” Bacher said.
