Need to get rid of that old TV? An electronics recycling event is planned Oct. 23 in Norman

NORMAN — The city of Norman has partnered with United Electronics Recycling to host an e-waste event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 23, at Reaves Park, 2501 Jenkins Ave.

For ease and safety, residents are asked to remain in their vehicles while recycling crew members collect all acceptable electronic goods. Those goods that cannot be accepted for recycling will be left in the vehicles.

Items that will be accepted for recycling at the event include:

• Televisions, printers, copiers, scanners, FAX machines, laptops, tablets, iPods, mp3 players, audio/visual equipment, monitors, phones, modems, hard drives, VCR/DVD/CD players, keyboards and speakers.

Objects that will not be accepted for recycling include:

• Microwaves, smoke alarms and detectors, fire alarms and detectors, thermometers, large appliances (refrigerators, etc.), dehumidifiers, non-decontaminated medical equipment, and any unit with sludge or liquids.

For more information, call 405-292-9731 or contact Michele Loudenback by email at Michele.loudenback@normanok.gov.