Date & Time
Date: November 14, 2014
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Retail Merchants Association
Region
On Friday November 14th, Retail Merchants Association (RMA) and Keep Virginia Beautiful (KVB) are teaming up to host an extensive drive-thru recycling event. In addition, general recyclables, electronics and batteries will be collected and there will be on-site paper shredding available. The event is from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in RMA’s parking lot, located at 5101 Monument Ave, Richmond, VA 23230, near Willow Lawn.
RMA and KVB will join thousands of local organizers holding recycling events across the country. These events are all orchestrated to celebrate America Recycles Day—the only nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the United States.
Businesses and residents are encouraged to bring recyclables to RMA from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. This recycling event is supported by Boomerang Recovery, TFC Recycling, Interstate All Batter Center, Henrico County, Richmond City, Central Virginia Waste Management Authority (CVWMA), and Shred-It.
The following accepted electronic items include: computers, monitors, printers, computer peripherals (mouse, speakers, etc.), cell phones, home and office phones, keyboards, consumer electronics, TVs, DVD players, VCRs, fax machines, stereos, household electronics and all batteries.
Additionally, each person may bring up to three grocery bags of papers to be shredded. Other accepted recycling collection items include: office paper, aluminum and steel cans, cardboard, paper, plastic bottles, plastic bags(grocery, bread, dry cleaning), and glass bottles and jars.
The following items will not be accepted: Any unit with sludge or liquids, items containing Freon or refrigorant, large appliances, dehumidifiers, household hazardous waste, non-decontaminated medical equipment, paint, light bulbs, radioactive units (i.e. smoke alarms and detectors) and pharmaceuticals.
For more information about this event or for any questions, contact Preston Perrin at 804.662.5504 or email [email protected].