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July 10, 2019

Dates set for electronics recycling in Rostraver Township

By Mon Valley Independent

By TAYLOR BROWN

tbrown@yourmvi.com

Additional opportunities for residents to get rid of unwanted electronics have been added in Rostraver Township.

Electronic recycling drop-off days will be held from noon to 8 p.m. Sept. 20 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 21 and 30 at the township’s road department building.

Each household in the township can drop off up to three electronic items on one of the dates, but photo ID must be provided for proof of residency. 

Items that can be dropped off include televisions, microwaves, printers, electric typewriters, copiers, fax/copy machines/CPUs/towers, laptops, computer monitors-CRT and LED/LCD, peripherals (mice, keyboards, speakers). Household hazardous waste will not be ac

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