Sept. 26 Event Offers Local Option for Electronic, Scrap Metal Recycling

Good local journalism takes time. Your support helps make it possible. DECORAH — Winneshiek County Recycling is hosting an electronic and scrap metal recycling event from 8 to 11 a.m. Sept. 26 at the Winneshiek County Recycling Center, 2510 172nd Ave., Decorah. Items acceptedAccepted items include televisions, computer monitors, computer towers, appliances, printers, cords and cables, and other electronic or metal items. Most items with a cord can be accepted. Some items, including appliances, televisions and monitors, require a recycling fee. These materials can also be brought to the Recycling Center during regular business hours, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Sept. 26 event provides a convenient option for those who cannot make it during the week. Payment is currently accepted by cash or check only. Checks should be made payable to Winneshiek County Recycling. Why is it important to recycle scrap metal?Recycling scrap metal is good for both the environment and the local community. Metals such as steel and aluminum can be recycled and used to make new products, reducing the need to extract and process new raw materials. Recycling metal also saves energy and keeps valuable materials out of the landfill. There is also a financial benefit to recycling metal locally. Winneshiek County Recycling receives revenue from the sale of recyclable metals, and that revenue goes back into the county's general fund. Landfilling these items also has a cost, so by recycling them, residents avoid paying a tipping fee and help preserve landfill airspace. For more information about accepted items and fees, visit winneshiekwaste.com or contact Winneshiek County Recycling. Thank you for helping keep valuable materials out of the landfill. Winneshiek County Recycling hopes to see you Sept. 26. Know what's happening, without having to look for it. Sign up for our free newsletter.