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One Day Electronic Recycling Event Tomorrow in Monticello

Now that Santa has brought you the latest Apple Product or flat screen TV, what are you going to do with the old electronics left laying around the house?

The Piatt County Soil and Water Conservation District is giving folks the opportunity to have those electronic items disposed of properly. Jonathon Manuel, Resource Conservationist with the SWCD explains they will be accepting electronic items all kinds all day Wednesday.

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The program is nothing new to Piatt County. Manuel explains before they began offering electronic recycling, his department would find various electronic items discarded on the side of country roads and highways. He feels having this program around has cut back a great deal on that.

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For those with older computers or cell phones that potentially could have information they do not want reproduced, Manuel explains all items are well taken care. He explains from the time the trailer door is open upon it's arrival in the Chicago area to it being discarded, the process is filmed and those items are wiped out with government software.

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In the past, the program has sought donations to refund the gas expenses a volunteer who is donating his time and equipment to haul the electronics to and from. Manuel explains last year they had more than plenty to reimburse him, however, this year they have a suggested donation price for some items.

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The collections takes place at the Monticello USDA parking lot, just off Route 105 on the south side of Monticello. The collection takes place tomorrow (WED) from 8 am to 4 pm. For more information on the program, suggested donation prices, or items being accepted, you can contacted Jonathon Manuel at 217-762-2146 Ext. 3.

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