Why E-Waste Recycling Events Matter (and How You Can Join the Next One in Akron!)

Have you ever wondered what happens to that old laptop gathering dust in your closet, or the phone charger tangled in a drawer that you haven’t used in years? You’re not alone. Most of us hold onto outdated electronics because we’re not sure what to do with them. That’s where community e-waste recycling events come in—like the ones we host at AVAY.

The Growing Problem of E-Waste

Globally, the world generates over 50 million tons of electronic waste every year. To put that into perspective, that’s like throwing away 1,000 laptops every second. What’s more shocking? Less than 20% of that waste gets properly recycled. The rest often ends up in landfills, where toxic materials like lead, mercury, and cadmium can seep into the soil and water.

Recycling events aren’t just about decluttering—they’re about protecting our environment and conserving resources. Electronics are full of valuable materials like gold, copper, and aluminum. Recycling 1 million laptops can save enough energy to power over 3,500 U.S. homes for a year!

Why These Events Are a Game-Changer

Here at AVAY, we host multiple e-waste recycling events throughout the year to make recycling easy and convenient for our community. And we’re not just talking about convenience—we make sure these events are held on Saturdays so you don’t have to worry about squeezing in a drop-off during a busy work week.

Even better, if you can’t make it to one of our official events, you can always bring your electronics directly to our warehouse Monday through Friday. Recycling should fit your schedule, not the other way around.

What You Can (and Can’t) Bring

At our events, we accept a wide range of items:

• Computers, laptops, and tablets

• Phones and chargers

• Printers and small household electronics

• Cords and cables

⚠️ Restrictions apply: We cannot accept large appliances (like refrigerators or microwaves), batteries, light bulbs, or anything leaking or broken beyond safe handling. For a detailed list, check our website.

Your Chance to Make a Difference

Our next event is right around the corner:

📅 Saturday, September 20, 2025🕥 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM📍 844 Garth Ave, Akron, OH 44320

Bring your old electronics, spread the word to family and friends, and let’s keep Akron green together.

Be Part of the Solution

Every item recycled is one less item in a landfill, one more step toward sustainability, and one big win for our community.

👉 Check our website regularly for future event dates, and remember—you don’t have to wait until the next event. AVAY is here to accept your electronics every weekday, Monday through Friday.

Together, we can turn today’s clutter into tomorrow’s clean energy and resources.

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