Politics & Government
Recycling the Electronics
Florissant hosts citywide electronic drive on Saturday.
The city of Florissant has never seen recycling done like this before.
On Saturday, the city of Florissant, as well as Mers Goodwill, will host an electronics recycling drive. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., residents have the option to drop off electronics as small as a cell phone to as large as a washer and dryer set.
Mayor Robert Lowery announced the event in early January and has continued to laud the event through meetings, as well as city events.
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“I also want to thank , Chairperson of the Environmental Quality Commission for Florissant for her work to make this event happen,” Mayor Lowery said in a press release. “I also offer my thanks to the entire committee for their dedication and contributions to seek a better quality of life for our residents.”
The event will be at St. Ferdinand Park at the intersection of Lindbergh and St. Ferdinand Drive. Receipts are also available for tax deductions upon request.
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Accepted electronics include:
- TVs
- VCRs
- DVD players
- Stereos
- Phones (Home or Cell)
- AV Equipment
- Home electronics and appliances (toasters, convention ovens, etc.)
- Anything with gasoline engine, motor or battery
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