Electronics Recycling Collection Events: Spring 2010 – May 21st and 22nd
Our e-recycling program consists of an annual event to collect and recycle electronics from both businesses and households in the Fairbanks area.
Event Information
Interior Alaska Green Star will be holding our next Electronics Recycling Event this month!
Don’t throw away that old television, computer, or cell phone! Interior Alaska Green Star will be collecting old, broken or obsolete electronic items at the Tanana Valley State Fairgrounds parking lot from 10am-4pm on Friday, May 21st and Saturday, May 22nd. Households are welcome to bring items on both days and we are encouraging businesses to bring them on Friday! Fees will be collected to cover the costs of recycling fees and hazardous waste disposal. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Andrea Miller at 452-4152 or andrea@iagreenstar.org.
Location: Tanana Valley State Fairgrounds
Hours:
| May 21st (Friday) | 10 am to 4 pm |
| May 22nd (Saturday) | 10 am to 4 pm |
Fees: There is a per item fee to cover cost of recycling, ranging from none to $45 – depending on the size of the item and type of electronic device. See list below. Cost for large quantities already on pallets is $0.35/lb.
Special Notice: Please do not leave items next to the trailier if personnel are not there. Contact us and we will be happy to help you properly dispose of your items.
Large load discount: Truckloads will be charged a discounted rate of 35 cents per pound. You must have your load weighed and the weight documented before delivery.
Accepted Items and Fees (by cash or check only):
| Waste | Fee |
| answering machine | no charge |
| calculators | no charge |
| cell phone (with battery charger) | no charge |
| coffeemaker | no charge |
| computer CPU | $10 |
| copier (desktop) | $25 |
| CPU & monitor set w/peripherals | $25 |
| discs – CDs/DVDs/Floppies | no charge |
| DVD player | $5 |
| electric typewriter | $5 |
| keyboard | no charge |
| laptop computer | $10 |
| microwave oven | $10 |
| monitor, CRT (cathode ray tube) | $15 |
| monitor, flat screen (LCD) | $15 |
| printer, less than 20 lbs | $10 |
| printer, 21-30 lbs | $20 |
| printer, more than 30 lbs | $25 |
| scanner, fax machine, or all-in-one | $10 |
| stereo | $5 |
| TV, up to 19″ | $15 |
| TV, 19-27″ | $25 |
| TV, 28-34″ | $35 |
| TV, over 34″ | $45 |
| UPS battery packs | $25 |
| VCR | $5 |
| other | varies |
Items Not accepted:
- Video and audio cassette tapes
- Smoke detectors
- Loose batteries
- Vacuum cleaners
- Household electric appliances without circuit boards (like toasters, vacuum cleaners etc).
Learn more about e-waste
*** Fees will be added as they become available





