As of Jan. 1, the Electronic Products Recycling and Reuse Act
prohibits the disposal of unwanted electronics with household
trash. Computers and other consumer electronics, also known as
e-waste, have become one of the fastest growing portions of the
waste stream, raising environmental concerns over the sheer
volume and potential toxicity.
Logan County Habitat for Humanity will collect unwanted
electronics on the second Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to
noon at the agency's warehouse, 915 Woodlawn Road in Lincoln.
The electronics collection is free to the public.
The following working and non-working electronic items will
Computer equipment, including lap and desktop personal
computers, hard drives, monitors, keyboards, printers, scanners,
CD-ROM/DVD/Zip/tape drives, and cords and cables.
Entertainment equipment, including TVs, radios, stereos and
game systems, VCR-DVD-CD players, and camera equipment
Small business equipment, including phones, pagers, copiers,
fax machines, typewriters, calculators and personal organizers.
Small household appliances such as humidifiers, microwaves,
food processors and other countertop items will also be
accepted. Aluminum, copper, brass and stainless steel items will
also be accepted for recycling.
Computers and other electronic equipment can contain
significant quantities of hazardous materials such as lead,
mercury, cadmium, chromium, lithium, nickel and zinc. The
potential exists for serious health and environmental
consequences if electronic equipment is not properly handled and
disposed of. Logan County residents are encouraged to take
advantage of this opportunity to properly dispose of obsolete or
non-working electronic items.
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Habitat for Humanity International is nonprofit Christian
housing ministry whose goal is to eliminate poverty housing and
homelessness from the earth. The Logan County Habitat for
Humanity, founded in 1992, seeks to provide decent, affordable
housing to those in need within the county. Since breaking
ground for its first house in September of 1993, Logan County
Habitat for Humanity has built or rehabilitated 15 homes within
If you have questions regarding the household electronic
recycling collection or other programs of Logan County Habitat
for Humanity, contact their office at 732-6412 or visit
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