University Partnering With CXtec, United Way on Electronic Upcycle Event
Do you have an old laptop, an outdated cell phone, an obsolete tablet or a forgotten printer that no longer works? Are you looking to recycle your outdated technology in a sustainable way while also giving back to the United Way of Central New York?
The University’s Office of Community Engagement is partnering with CXtec, the United Way and Sunnking to offer a free electronic upcycling event on Saturday, Sept. 20.
Community members are encouraged to clear out their clutter and drop off their old and unwanted technology and equipment from 8 a.m. to noon at the Skytop Parking Lot and Ballentine Field (across from the Tennity Ice Skating Pavilion).
Every piece of old technology donated means both less waste in our local landfills and more financial support for those in need in Central New York.
Among the acceptable items to recycle:
- Cameras and camera equipment
- Cell phones
- Computers
- Fax machines
- Hard drives
- iPods
- iPads
- Keyboards
- Printers
- Scanners
- Servers
- Video equipment
Among the items not accepted:
- Cathode ray (tube) televisions
- Furniture
- Hazardous materials
- Kitchen appliances
Those interested in converting their outdated technology into an opportunity to enhance the vast impact the United Way has in our community can either secure their e-recycling timeslot by preregistering or can walk in and donate their acceptable items for recycling.
CXtec employees will be on site to evaluate donated items for potential upcycling, while all other items will be responsibly recycled. All proceeds from the resale or value recovery of these items will go to benefit the United Way.
This electronic upcycling event is one of the ways the Office of Community Engagement strives to achieve sustainable impact through student and community engagement that connects the City of Syracuse and the Central New York community to the University’s skills and resources.
