October 19, 2007 - Southgate Elementary and eLot Electronics Recycling, Inc. are holding a major electronic recycling drop off event for the entire North Colonie Central School District community on Saturday, Nov. 10, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Southgate Elementary, 30 Southgate Road, Loudonville.

The cost for recycling electronic equipment and scrap metal is $5 per car with all proceeds benefiting the Southgate PTA. There is an additional fee for televisions and batteries.

"The purpose of the event is to educate our community about the necessity of electronic recycling, as well as the possible hazards to our environment if electronics are not disposed of properly," said Southgate Principal Jerri Lynne Dedrick. "It is our goal to aid the community in being able to do so while also supporting the PTA."

Chemicals found in electronics such as lead, mercury, lithium, cadmium, and beryllium can significantly harm the environment if not properly disposed of or recycled. eLot accepts all electronic recyclables including computers, printers, cell phones, pagers, copiers, PDAs, watches, scanners, laptops, speakers, batteries, monitors and more. eLot will recycle electronic equipment from work or home through innovative eLot waste management and recycling services.

Event flyer (PDF)