Recycling office machines: killer bytes

Pike Builders recycling event a success Hawley — The Pike County Builders (PCBA) held their second electronic recycling event in late April. It was held at the Wallenpaupack Area High School in Hawley along with Advanced Recovery Inc. of Port Jervis, NY. At $5 per carload, over 150 cars came piled high with computers, monitors, televisions, stereos and household appliances. Advanced Recovery filled two tractor-trailers full of items. Bob Pierce, president of the association, said “we more than doubled what was taken in at the first event held last September”. The total was 24,459 pounds of recyclables. There were 311 computer monitors, 136 televisions, 110 computer systems, 50+ keyboards, vacuum cleaners, copiers and more. For more information about Advanced Recovery Inc. contact their office at 845-858-8809. If you would like more information on the next recycling event contact the Pike County Builders Association at 570-296-5589. The Association is taking part in an ongoing program “Cell Phones For Soldiers”, please contact the office if you have cell phones to donate. To publicize your event free, place it on the interactive calendar at pikecountycourier.com .