Valdosta, Lowndes County present Spring Electronics Recycling Event on April 5
Published 12:34 pm Wednesday, March 19, 2025
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VALDOSTA — Got old gadgets collecting dust? It’s time for some spring cleaning! The City of Valdosta and Lowndes County Public Works departments invite residents to declutter and recycle responsibly at the Spring Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, April 5, from 8 a.m. to noon at Valdosta Public Works, 1017 Myrtle St.
“This event is a fantastic opportunity to give your outdated electronics a second life while keeping harmful materials out of our landfills,” the organizers said in a press release. “At our fall e-recycling event, we collected an impressive 6,755 pounds of e-waste! Let’s work together to beat that number this spring!”
The recycling event will accept a variety of electronic items, including cellphones, laptops, disk and floppy drives, modems, circuit boards, computer accessories, video machines, stereos, VCRs, CB radios, scanners, speakers, camcorders, walking pad, and cameras.
“Please leave behind vacuum cleaners, refrigerators, washers, dryers, gas-powered equipment, non-electronic items, and anything that can’t be recycled electronically,” the press release said. “We will not collect any CRTS at this event.”
Since the e-recycling events began in 2006, more than 680,400 pounds — or 340.2 tons — of electronics have been kept out of landfills, the organizers said.
City of Valdosta Community Sustainability Coordinator Chandra McAllister encourages all residents to participate in this event stating, “Electronics recycling is an easy way to make a big difference. Not only does it clear space in your home, but it also protects our environment by keeping hazardous materials out of our landfills. Every device recycled is a step toward a cleaner, greener Valdosta!”
For a full list of accepted items or additional information, call Valdosta Public Works at (229) 259-3588 or Lowndes County Public Works at (229) 671-2700.