The Austin Independent School District will host a free citywide community electronics recycling event from 7 a.m.–6 p.m. April 26 in the parking lot at Austin High School, 1715 W. Cesar Chavez St.
Consumers are encouraged to bring used electronics to the event for recycling; accepted items are listed below. The event is coordinated by Strategic Mobile Group, the technology e-waste partner of AISD, and Fone4Schools, an organization that helps schools raise money by converting donated electronics into funds for student programs.
Items accepted, working or not:
- Cell phones or smartphones (e.g., Apple, Android, Windows Mobile or Blackberry)
- Tablets: iPads, Kindles or Android Tablets and Windows Tablets)
- Laptop and desktop computers
- Home electronics
- Stereo equipment and cable boxes
- Computer accessories and printers
- Personal electronics (e.g., cameras, ipods, video cameras)
- Monitors and CRTs
- CDs, DVDs and VHS tapes
Please note: UNFORTUNATELY WE CAN NOT ACCEPT TUBE TVs OR APPLIANCES.
More than 72 tons of e-waste are expected to be disposed of in 2014. Do your part to keep eWaste out of Austin area landfills and help AISD kids at the same time.