Every year I keep a lookout for this upcoming recycling day. Many people don’t realize what a problem the issue of discarded computers has become. Did you know that a computer monitor may contain 2-4 kilograms of lead, phosphor, barium, hexavalent chromium, cadmium (in chip resistors and semiconductors), beryllium (on motherboards and connectors), and brominated flame retardants (in circuit boards and plastic casings)?
Often times recycling computers can be very difficult. The last thing you want to do is to throw a component into the trash. Fortunately, the City of Buffalo has come up with a recycling post at the Buffalo Zoo on January 12th. On this day, the zoo parking lot will be converted into a drop-off center for electronics. On top of that, Amvets will be setting up a satellite to accept unwanted clothing. And to top it off, you can bring your X-mas tree where it will be thrown into a machine and turned into mulch. You can even take the composted materials home with you.
Bring your kids along and show them the value of recycling on this day – Saturday, January 12th from 9am to 1pm (Buffalo Zoo Parking lot – Jewett and Parkside).
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Newell Nussbaumer is 'queenseyes' - Eyes of the Queen City and Founder of Buffalo Rising. Co-founder Elmwood Avenue Festival of the Arts. Co-founder Powder Keg Festival that built the world's largest ice maze (Guinness Book of World Records). Instigator behind Emerald Beach at the Erie Basin Marina. Co-creator of Rusty Chain Beer. Instigator of Buffalo Porchfest, and Paint vs. Paint. Founder of The Peddler retro and vintage market on Elmwood. Instigator behind Liberty Hound @ Canalside. Throws The Witches Ball at Statler City, the Hertel Alley Street Art Festival, and The Flutterby Festival. And his latest adventure... FigBuffalo, with the intention of creating a Buffalo United Fashion Front (BUFF). Contact Newell Nussbaumer | Newell@BuffaloRising.com