Harrison has a new free electronic recycling service. Here's what residents can drop off.
HARRISON - The village is kicking off its new free electronic recycling program for residents on Feb. 12.
Harrison entered a three-year contract with recycling service company COM2 to offer this program, which will replace the village's yearly electronic recycling events with Calumet Recycles.
The drop-off center — located at the village hall at W5298 State 114 — will be open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Assistant Village Manager Chad Pelishek said residents should notify village staff at the front desk to get assistance recycling their unwanted items.
What items will Harrison accept?
The following items can be dropped off at Harrison Village Hall free of charge.
Calculators
Answering machines
Computers, laptops and tablets
Cameras and camcorders
Cellphones and telephones
DVD and VCR players
Desktop copiers, printers, scanners and shredders
Fax machines
Game consoles
Microwaves and toasters
Stereos
TVs and monitors
Vacuums
What items will Harrison not accept?
Harrison will not accept the following items at its drop-off site.
Air conditioners
Batteries
Blenders and coffee makers
Light bulbs and lamps
Humidifiers and dehumidifiers
Fans
Smoke detectors and fire alarms
Stoves and ovens
Washers and dyers
Sophia Voight covers local government and politics in the Fox Valley for The Post-Crescent. She can be reached with feedback and story tips at svoight@postcrescent.com.
This article originally appeared on Appleton Post-Crescent: Village of Harrison free electronic recycling kicks off Feb 12