Reeves School PTO Appliance/Freon Bearing/CRT Device Recycling

Got spring cleaning on your mind and wondering what to do with that old television, computer monitor or appliance that is broken, unwanted or unused and just taking up space?

Paul Medeiros has found and is working with a Massachusetts company that will collect these items at drop off sites set up throughout Woburn at various times throughout the year. This is an excellent opportunity to recycle these items at a minimal cost compared to the high cost associated with curbside appliance recycling programs and will also be a fundraiser for local organizations that will sponsor these events. Another good thing and possibly the best part of this program is that it is open to residents from any and all communities, not just Woburn, as well as any and all business entities. With your help these collections have raised over $40,000 dollars for local organizations in two years! A portion of these collections are also used to fund scholarships for a graduating Woburn Senior that is continuing their education in a field related to the environment.

So clean out those basements, attics, garages and warehouses and bring your items down!

This collection will be on Saturday, May 16, 2009 from 9 A.M. to 1 P.M. at the Reeves School located on Lexington Street, in Woburn and will benefit the many School and PTO projects and programs. A portion of the proceeds from these collections are used for a scholarship fund for a Woburn High School graduating senior that will be continuing their education in the field of environmental education.

If you miss or cannot attend this collection the next one will be on Saturday, June 20, 2009 at the Saint Barbara's Church which is located at  on Cambridge Road in Woburn from 9 A.M. to 1 P.M benefitting WREN (Woburn Residents Environmental Network).

The prices are as follows:

Waste Mgmt curbside Collection               Drop off Collection

Monitor/Laptop              $30.00                             $5.00

Television-                     $30.00                             $10.00

Refrigerator-                  $30.00                             $10.00

Water Cooler-                $30.00                            $10.00

Air Conditioner-             $30.00                            $10.00

Freezer-                         $30.00                             $10.00

Dehumidifier-                $30.00                             $10.00

Stove/Washer/Dryer-    $15.00                            $10.00

Water Heater-                $15.00                            $10.00

Dishwasher-                  $15.00                             $10.00

Want to recycle for reuse or salvage and don't like to throw away old, usable or even unusable equipment? Bring it to the event: For $1.00 each we will take the following: computers, electronic office equipment such as calculators, typewriters, fax/copy machines, printers, telephones, all consumer electronics (excluding televisions) such as cameras, video/audio/DVD/VCR, microwaves and sink disposal units.

Additionally, we will take and recycle or salvage the following in any quantity for a voluntary donation: computer parts and accessories, plugs, wires, drives, parts of computers, cell phones, video games as well as parts and accessories or plugs and wires, DVD’s, CD’s and VHS tapes.

If you would like further information or have any questions about this recycling program designed to save you money and benefit local organizations, please call Paul or Lori Medeiros at (781) 938-0297 or via e-mail at: paulderman@verizon.net

Are you a Woburn resident and want information on other recycling and collection matters. Please see the attached city of Woburn recycling calendar.