Free small electronics recycling event set for Jan. 27

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A free small electronic recycling drop-off event is being offered to San Mateo County residents on Saturday, Jan. 27.

The event will take place, rain or shine on Jan. 27 from 9 a.m. to noon at two drop off locations: San Mateo Superior Court (Northern Branch) at 1050 Mission Rd. in South San Francisco, and Ox Mountain Sanitary Landfill, 12310 San Mateo Rd in Half Moon Bay.

Residents must provide proof of county residency, (e.g., a driver’s license, utility bill, garbage collection bill.)

The items that will be accepted are small appliances including, microwaves, hairdryers, vacuum cleaners, lamps (without bulbs), radio and stereo components, phones and cell phones, fax machines, copiers, printers, scanners, televisions, VCRs, DVD players, computers, monitors, laptops, keyboards, hard drives, electronic video games and toys, ink/ toner cartridges. Items that will NOT be accepted include: batteries of any kind, fluorescent lightbulbs, tubes and ballasts, large appliances including stoves, refrigerators, washing and drying machines, air conditioners, and smoke detectors.

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