Two Weld County towns offer free electronics disposal. Credit: Weld County

Weld County is hosting a free electronics waste disposal events in Severance and Greeley, according to a news release on July 7. 

There will be two events where you can drop off unwanted or broken electronic devices at the drive-thru e-waste events at no cost, approved by the Weld County Board of Commissioners, the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment (WCDPHE), and the Household Hazardous Waste Program. 

According to officials, the first event will be at 8 a.m. July 26 at Severance High School, at 1200 Hidden Valley Parkway. The second event runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. August 9 at the Island Grove Grandstand Arena Parking Lot, 14th Avenue in Greeley. 

The county urges residents to make a reservation on the Household Hazardous Waste Website for drop-off. Residents may drive up without a reservation, but if the lines are long, they will be asked to return, according to officials. 

The permitted items include electronic devices such as computer monitors, laptops, televisions, microwaves, and similar items. IT Refresh will provide collection services through a certified electronics recycler responsible for secure pickup, transportation, destruction, and disposal of all items dropped off for disposal. 

Additionally, all items must fit in a standard resident vehicle with easy access for unloading. No business vehicles are accepted, and trailers are not allowed. 

 For more details about e-waste events and to schedule a drop-off, please visit www.weld.gov/go/hhw.

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