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Upper Providence Recycling Event

Upper Providence Township to Host a free Anything with a Plug™ Recycling Event on November 2, 2013 for All Area Residents From 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The holidays are almost here! Time to de-clutter your home of obsolete and unwanted electronics. Upper Providence Township is proud to sponsor an electronics recycling collection event on November 2, 2013 from 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. at their Administrative Building located at 1286 Black Rock Road in Oaks, PA. Fill up your car and our trained staff will unload while you stay in the comfort of your vehicle!

This special e-waste recycling collection event is intended for items that are typically purchased throughout the year like toys, computers, laptops, televisions, cell phones other electronic devices, and much more. “Anything with a Plug™” will be accepted and recycled…except large appliances, smoke detectors, and rear-projection TVs. A $20 processing fee will apply to accept tube TVs and CRT monitors, but all other items will be accepted for recycling free of charge.

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All materials collected will be recycled in an environmentally friendly manner and for your security, ALL media data that is collected is destroyed. This FREE service is provided by Upper Providence Township and all material collected will be processed by eForce Compliance, the first dual certified electronic recycler in the Delaware Valley. eForce provides a full staff of professional e-waste experts to handle and transport all material collected, and in the process creates sustainable green jobs. 

For more information about eForce Compliance and the types of material we accept and recycle, visit www.eforcecompliance.com  or call 215.964.6665. 

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