Covington residents and organizations can safely and freely dispose of paper documents, old electronics and various other recyclables at a community event on Saturday, June 20 at Holmes High School.
Hosted in a joint partnership between the city, the Center for Great Neighborhoods and Keep Covington Beautiful, this will be the event’s 11th annual iteration.
Electronics that cannot be reused will be safely disposed of.
“We must minimize waste and maximize resource efficiency by keeping components, products, and materials in use for as long as possible,” Covington’s Solid Waste and Recycling Manager Sheila Fields said. “Recovering valuable materials and reintegrating them into the production cycle not only conserves resources but also creates jobs.”
The event will take place on June 20 at Holmes High School on Madison Avenue from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Consult the list below to see items that will and will not be accepted.
Electronics
- Computers and accessories, including towers, laptops, monitors, keyboards, mice, servers, routers, modems, cables and power cords
- Hard drives, speakers and switches
- Tablets and LCD screens
- Telephones and cell phones
- Printers, fax machines,and copiers
- Stereo equipment
- TVs, VCRs, DVRs, remotes and gaming systems
- Cable and satellite boxes
- Microwaves
- CRT monitors
Paper
- Must be loose and dry
- Staples and paper clips do not need to be removed
Foam
- Must be clean and free of tape, stickers and food residue
- Accepted: Clean EPS (expanded polystyrene) foam, such as coolers and protective packaging
- Not accepted: Fast-food containers, foam cups, packing peanuts or compostable packing peanuts
Miscellaneous
- Alkaline batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, and 9-volt)
- Lithium-ion, rechargeable and button-cell batteries
- Incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs, including LEDs, CFLs and tubes
Items NOT Accepted
- Thermostats and mercury switches
- Equipment containing biological waste, chemicals, oils or fluids
- Radioactive materials, asbestos or PCBs
- Equipment with tanks or sealed units
- Large appliances
Contact Covington Solid Waste and Recycling Division at (859) 292-2121 or sfields@covingtonky.gov with questions.
