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City of West Bend issued the following announcement on June 1.

Green for Life (GFL) will host its annual Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, June 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the GFL West Bend transfer station located at 803 N. River Rd. By law, electronics are banned from Wisconsin landfills. In response, the city’s recycling contract with GFL offers residents an annual opportunity to dispose of electronics and computers at no cost during the Electronics Recycling Event.

Acceptable Items for eCycing

- Computers -- CPUs

-Computer Monitors

-Computer Peripherals

-Printers

-Fax Machines

-Keyboards

-Photocopiers

-Televisions

-VCRs

-Stereos

-Home and office phones

-Cell Phones

-Consumer electronics

Unacceptable items for eCycling

-Microwaves

-Smoke alarms and detectors

-Fire alarms and detectors

-Thermometers

-Dehumidifiers

-Large appliances (refrigerators, etc.)

-Medical equipment

-Any unit with sludge or liquids

For items that cannot be disposed at this event, please see this list of disposal alternatives.

Proof of residency (driver’s license, utility bill, etc.) is required upon arrival. For more information or questions, please contact the City of West Bend Public Works Department at 262-335-5079.

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About West Bend

West Bend is 30 minutes north of Milwaukee in Washington County—a thriving commercial and industrial hub situated along the Milwaukee River in the heart of the Kettle Moraine. More than 32,000 people reside in the city and have access to numerous cultural and historical attractions, award-winning parks, quality healthcare, and exceptional educational opportunities. West Bend has a charming historic downtown with thriving businesses, shops, and restaurants, and several business and industrial parks poised for growth. For more information, visit www.ci.west-bend.wi.us.

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