Laconia-Gilford Lions Club to hold Electronic Waste Collection Day

GILFORD ― Turn in old or broken electronics to the Laconia-Gilford Lions Club during their Electronic Waste Collection Day fundraising event.

For a small disposal fee, they will take old electronic items and recycle them. The disposal charge is almost always less than the prices at local transfer stations. Cash or checks will be accepted but not debit or credit cards.

Bring electronics to Cinemas 8 parking lot, at 9 Old Lakeshore Road, on Saturday, April 18, between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Lions Club members will even help unload. Being a resident of Laconia or Gilford is not required ― the drop off is open to everyone.

Items to consider dropping off include laptops, PC towers, PC LCD monitors, servers, CD/DVD players, camcorders, AV equipment, VCRs, speakers, copiers, faxes, scanners, printers, phones (land and cell), phone systems, humidifiers and computer accessories. The cost is $5 unless very large.

In addition, the fundraiser will also take microwaves, air conditioners and dehumidifiers for $10; CRT monitors less than 50 pounds and TVs less than 25” for $20; TVs 26” and larger are $30. For TVs needing more than one person to lift or CRT monitors over 50 pounds, the item will be weighed on site and the price determined.

Anything with a cord not listed will also be accepted. Items not available for drop off are smoke detectors, oils, paints, thinners, batteries (except car batteries), tires, items containing mercury such as fluorescent and CFL light bulbs or thermometers, capacitors, ballasts, or any other hazardous waste.

This project has been officially sanctioned by the Green Sanctuary Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Laconia. A rain date is scheduled for Saturday, May 16. Call 603-998-5549 with questions.