Woburn Historical Society Appliance/Freon Bearing/CRT Device Recycling Event

Well the digital age is on us and your wondering what to do with that old television, computer monitor or appliance that is broken, unwanted or unused and just taking up space?

Paul Medeiros has found and is working with a Massachusetts company that will collect these items at drop off sites set up throughout Woburn at various times throughout the year. This is an excellent opportunity to recycle these items at a minimal cost compared to the high cost associated with curbside appliance recycling programs and will also be a fundraiser for local organizations that will sponsor these events. Another good thing and possibly the best part of this program is that it is open to residents from any and all communities, not just Woburn, as well as any and all business entities. With your help these collections have raised over $47,000 dollars for local organizations in a bit more than 3 years!

So clean out those basements, attics, garages and warehouses and bring your items down!

This collection will be held on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at the Woburn Daily Times, 1 Arrow Drive in Woburn from 9 A.M. to 1 P.M benefitting Woburn Historical Society and their projects and programs. A portion of the proceeds from these collections are used for a scholarship fund for a Woburn High School graduating senior that will be continuing their education in the field of environmental education.

If you miss this collection we will be conducting another one on May 15, 2010 from 9 AM to 1PM at the Shamrock School, 60 Green Street benefitting the White School PTO projects and programs. Please enter from the Green Street side only, Thanks!

The prices are as follows:

Waste Mgmt curbside Collection               Drop off Collection

Monitor/Laptop            $25.00                             $5.00

Television-                   $25.00                             $15.00

Refrigerator-                $20.00                             $10.00

Water Cooler-              $20.00                            $10.00

Air Conditioner-            $20.00                            $10.00

Freezer-                       $20.00                             $10.00

Dehumidifier-                $20.00                             $10.00

Stove/Washer/Dryer-    $13.00                            $10.00

Water Heater-              $13.00                            $10.00

Dishwasher-                 $13.00                             $10.00

Want to recycle for reuse or salvage and don't like to throw away old, usable or even unusable equipment? Bring it to the event: For $1.00 each we will take the following: computers, electronic office equipment such as calculators, typewriters, fax/copy machines, printers, telephones, all consumer electronics (excluding televisions) such as cameras, video/audio/DVD/VCR, microwaves and sink disposal units.

Additionally, we will take and recycle or salvage the following in any quantity for a voluntary donation: computer parts and accessories, plugs, wires, drives, parts of computers, cell phones, video games as well as parts and accessories or plugs and wires, DVD’s, CD’s and VHS tapes.

If you would like further information or have any questions about this recycling program designed to save you money and benefit local organizations, please call Paul or Lori Medeiros at (781) 938-0297 or via e-mail at: paulderman@verizon.net