E-WASTE RECYCLING EVENT

See below for an announcement from Orem City! Take advantage of this great opportunity!

E-WASTE RECYCLING EVENT

On Saturday, June 20th, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at the City of Orem Public Works building, bins will be available for recycling electronics thanks to a partnership between Waste Management and LG Electronics.

 

The Public Works Building is located at 1450 W 550 N, in Orem. Residents will be able to drop off without even getting out of their vehicles.

 

Here is a list of acceptable items:

Computers - CPUs
Computer monitors
Computer peripherals
Printers
Fax machines
Keyboards
Photocopiers
Televisions
VCRs
Stereos
Home and office phones
Cell phones
Consumer electronics
 
Here is a list of unacceptable items:
Microwaves
Smoke alarms and detectors
Fire alarms and detectors
Thermometers
Dehumidifiers
Large appliances (refrigerators, etc.)
Non-decontaminated medical equipment
Any unit with sludge or liquids
  

See you there!

Recycling Is Amazing!

Have you seen the large dumpsters that say "Recycle Bin" on them? We have provided these to our residents as they do save money and gives us all the opportunity to do good things for our community and planet. Below is a list of the items that can be put in the Recycle Bins. If you have questions about any of this, please utilize the Contact Us form at the bottom of this page to contact a member of the board. Thank you!

Paper Items:   Brochures & Pamphlets
   File Folders & Card Stock                            
   Magazines & Catalogs
   Mail & Envelopes (envelope windows & labels ok)
   Newspaper (inserts & ads ok)
   Printing & Writing Paper (colored paper ok)
   Shredded Paper (bag up)
   Telephone & Paperback Books


Plastic Items:   Plastics 1-7 (look for the recycle sign on the plastic with a number)
   Salad Dressing & Vegetable Oil Bottles
   Juice & Sports Drink Bottles
   Mouthwash Bottles & Peanut Butter Containers
   Soda Pop & Water Bottles
   Bleach, Dish & Laundry Detergent Bottles
   Cosmetic & Shampoo Bottles
   Household Cleaner Bottles
   Milk & Water Jugs
   Ketchup, Syrup & Yogurt Containers
   Medicine Bottles & Egg Cartons


Cardboard/Paperboard Items:
   Corrugated Cardboard & Boxes (flatten & cut up)
   Cereal Boxes & Cracker Boxes (remove plastic liners)
   Food Cartons & Boxes
   Gift, Shoe & Tissue Boxes
   Milk Cartons & Drink Boxes
   Paper Bags
   Paper Egg Cartons
   Paper Towel & Toilet Paper Rolls


Metal Items:
   Aluminum Cans
   Clean Scrap Aluminum
   Cookware or Pots & Pans
   Non-hazardous Aerosol Cans (empty)
   Steel/Tin Cans

Make sure all items are clean and empty of any contents.

If you are looking to dispose of electronics, batteries, or similar items, please visit an electronics store on recycling and disposal tips.

Recyling Saves Money And The Earth!

Have you looked around the complex and seen the large green bins that say Recycle Bin on them? As an on-going effort to save money, these Recycle Bins have been brought in as a convenience for everyone. As a result of these recycle bins; we have saved quite a bit of money. So, please use them and help save money and the earth!

Below is a list of items that can be recycled in our bins.

Paper Items:
   Brochures & Pamphlets
   File Folders & Card Stock                            
   Magazines & Catalogs
   Mail & Envelopes (envelope windows & labels ok)
   Newspaper (inserts & ads ok)
   Printing & Writing Paper (colored paper ok)
   Shredded Paper (bag up)
   Telephone & Paperback Books

Plastic Items:
   Plastics 1-7 (look for the recycle sign on the plastic with a number)
   Salad Dressing & Vegetable Oil Bottles
   Juice & Sports Drink Bottles
   Mouthwash Bottles & Peanut Butter Containers
   Soda Pop & Water Bottles
   Bleach, Dish & Laundry Detergent Bottles
   Cosmetic & Shampoo Bottles
   Household Cleaner Bottles
   Milk & Water Jugs
   Ketchup, Syrup & Yogurt Containers
   Medicine Bottles & Egg Cartons

Cardboard/Paperboard Items:
   Corrugated Cardboard & Boxes (flatten & cut up)
   Cereal Boxes & Cracker Boxes (remove plastic liners)
   Food Cartons & Boxes
   Gift, Shoe & Tissue Boxes
   Milk Cartons & Drink Boxes
   Paper Bags
   Paper Egg Cartons
   Paper Towel & Toilet Paper Rolls

Metal Items:
   Aluminum Cans
   Clean Scrap Aluminum
   Cookware or Pots & Pans
   Non-hazardous Aerosol Cans (empty)
   Steel/Tin Cans

Make sure all items are clean and empty of any contents.


For more information on recycling in Orem, please visit their website at www.orem.org.

If you are looking to dispose of electronics, batteries, or similar items, please visit an electronics store (such as Best Buy or Office Max) on recycling and disposal tips.