MEDIA ADVISORY
Richmond, Virginia
Mayor Dwight C. Jones
For Immediate Release:
May 13, 2013
For more information, contact:
Sharon North - (804) 646-5607
City Electronic Recycling Day Expands
~Tires and Pesticides will be Accepted~
WHO: Department of Public Works and Department of Public Utilities
WHAT: E-Cycle Day for City residents. Items accepted include all household electronic items
(e.g. computers, monitors, radios, vacuum cleaners, microwaves, etc.); unwanted
common household pesticides (e.g. bug spray, rodent poison, etc.); vehicle tires (limit
4 standard tires/no rims or commercial vehicle tires).
WHEN: Saturday, May 18
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: 1710 N. Boulevard
(corner of Boulevard and Robin Hood Road)
BACKGROUND: The City of Richmond’s E-Cycle Day offers City residents an efficient and
green option to recycle unwanted electronic products, pesticides and vehicle tires. There is a $7
recycling fee for televisions. All other items will be recycled free of charge. Fluorescent light
bulbs and large appliances will not be accepted. For more information on E-Cycle Day, visit
www.RichmondGov.com.
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