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How to Comply With the New PA Electronic Waste Law

The PA Covered Device Recycling Act (CDRA) went into effect on Jan 24, 2013. Earth Day 2013 is great time to clean out all of those unwanted electronic devises for free.

On Satruday, April 20th, Boy Scout Troop # 400 of Mars, PA will be partnering with eloop, llc, a Pittsburgh based electronics recycling center that operates a collection system throughout the state of Pennsylvania, to safely and sustainably recycle electronic waste. 

The collection point will be in the parking lot of McGinnis Sisters Special Food Stores Adams Township location - 700 Adams Shoppes, Mars, PA 16046 from 10am to 2pm.

A goal to collect 10,000 lbs. (one large box truck) of computer/tv waste has been set for that day and will help Boy Scout Troop # 400 of Mars fulfill a merit badge requirement. eloop, llc will be making a donation to the troop if the goal is met and McGinnis Sisters will be providing plenty of food and refreshments to those working and donating. 

This event is FREE to the public but please make sure you only bring accepted devices which include: printers, toner and ink jet cartridges, desktop and notebook PCs and servers, monitors and TVs (CRT, LCD, LED or Plasma), mice, keyboards, computer speakers, external devices (CD/DVD burners or scanners, zip drives, hard drives, wireless routers, switches, modems), small kitchen appliances (mixers, toasters, blenders, microwave), stereo equipment and speakers (including car stereos), hair dryers, curling irons, video game consoles, electronic cables, digital cameras, copy machines, fax machines, DVD players, cell phones, telephones, PDAs and VCRs. 


Email jamie.dawson@mcginnis-sisters.com with any questions.

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