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Electronics Recycling Events Hosted by Vanderbilt
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Electronics Recycling Days:
May 14-17
9AM-3PM
Vanderbilt University is hosting a recycling drive for electronics at the LP Field, May 14-17, from 9am to 3pm each day. It is part of a state-wide joint initative by Vanderbilt University, East Tennesee State University, and the University of Memphis. All types of electronics are accepted: computers, monitors, TVs, keyboards, printers, copiers, and much more. A detailed list of what is and is not accepted can be found here.
From May 14-16, higher education institutions, K-12 schools, school districts, government agencies and non-profit organizations can bring their electronics to LP Field for FREE recycling. To sign up your institution, click here.
On May 17, households and individuals that want to recycle their unwanted electronics can drop off their items anytime from 9 am - 3 pm at LP Field (Titans Stadium). Click here for more details. Vanderbilt faculty & staff are welcome to drop off their unwanted electronics on Friday, May 16 - no appointment necessary.
Vanderbilt University will be participating in this event as well by recycling unwanted electronics that cannot be sold or donated. If you would like more information on how to recycle Vanderbilt-owned computers or electronic equipment, please click here. If you are a Vanderbilt student living in an on-campus residence house, please click here to find out what to do with your unwanted computers during move-out.
Please e-mail recycle@vanderbilt.edu or call 615.34E.ARTH with any questions.
This is a joint effort by Vanderbilt Peabody College, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Vanderbilt's Sustainability and Environmental Management Office (SEMO). Recycling services courtesy of Apple, Inc.
