Got electronics clutter? I just found 2 old laptops, a laptop keyboard, 12 laptop hard drives, and 1 CPU in my office! It’s not as bad as it sounds. I used the hard drives for a presentation I did in a former life. Well, maybe it is as bad as it sounds.

The good news is that the counties in the DC Metro area schedule special recycling events in addition to their usual drop off days. So, if you’re like me and have a few electronic items to get rid of, check out the next event in Montgomery County…details below…there’s a shredding event, too!

Where: Walt Whitman High School
7100 Whittier Blvd
Bethesda, MD 20817

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When: December 14, 2008

Time: 12 pm – 4 pm

What:

• Small Electronic Appliances
• Calculators
• Camcorders
• CD’s and Floppy Disks
• CD players
• Cell phones
• Computers and Computer-related Products
• Consume Electronics
• Copiers
• Cords and Cables (including chargers)
• Digital Cameras
• Electronic Typewriters
• Fax Machines
• Microwave Ovens
• Personal Digital Assistant Equipment
• Printers
• Projection Equipment
• Scanners
• Telephones
• Televisions **Up to 3 Only**
• Small Electronic Toys
• VCR’s **No Video Tapes**

The Montgomery County Solid Waste Transfer Facility does take electronics daily. Click here for more info.

If you’ve got the electronics under control but have lots of paper to shred, there’s an event for you, too! This event is sponsored by NBC 4, PNC Bank, the Upcounty Regional Services Center, Montgomery County Solid Waste Services, and Shred IT. This is really great way to help protect yourself against identity theft and help the environment.

Where: Montgomery County Fairgrounds
Perry Parkway and Route 355
Gaithersburg, MD 20877

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When: December 13, 2008

Time: 8 am – 11 am
**Cars Only – Must Be In Line By 11am**

What: Up to 5 Boxes of Personal Documents
**No Business or Commercial Documents**

• Credit & Charge Card Bills/Receipts
• Bank Statements
• Cancelled/Voided Checks
• ATM Receipts
• Pay Stubs
• Expired Credit Cards and ID’s (includes driver’s licenses, military ID’s, employee badges, medical insurance cards, etc.)