The Meridian Green Team will be hosting a Fall Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, September 20 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. The entrance will be on Central Park Drive, north of the Meridian Mall (1982 W. Grand River Avenue, Okemos). Signs and volunteers will be in place to help direct traffic.
This recycling event is an environmentally safe way for all community members to remove unwanted electronic items and small appliances from their homes. Meridian Cares will also be accepting new and gently used coats, snow pants, boots, and shoes for their annual coat drive.
Accepted items:
- Electronics: TVs*, monitors*, computers, laptops, printers & scanners, fax machines, keyboards, computer mice, VCRs, DVRs, DVD players, hard drives, satellite boxes, tablets & E-readers, mobile phones, MP3 players, video game consoles, cords and cables, vacuum cleaners, coffee makers, toasters, and microwaves.
*TVs and monitors: $20 donation each (cash or check payable to Meridian Township)
- Air Conditioners, Dehumidifiers, and Small Refrigerator/Freezers:
- Consumers Energy Electric Customers: Bring your old working appliance and receive a rebate in 6 weeks for responsibly recycling. Please bring a copy of your Consumers electric bill.
- BW&L Customers contact: 800.573.3503 or https://www.lbwl.com/customers/save-money-energy/appliance-recycling for information about recycling options and rebates.
- Coats, Snow Pants, and Boots: New and gently used only.
Non-accepted items:
- Batteries, smoke detectors, lighting, and large household appliances.
Any questions about the Electronics Recycling Event can be directed to Project Engineer Jack Hughes at hughes@meridian.mi.us or 517.853.4470.
Questions about the Meridan Cares Coat Drive can be directed to Katie Love at klove@meridian.mi.us or 517.853.4204.
More information about both events can be found at https://bit.ly/2025MerTwpFallRecycling.
