Nevada County will host a free e-waste drop-off and compost giveaway event for Nevada County residents Saturday, March 21, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Nevada County Government Center, 950 Maidu Ave., Nevada City.
Residents can safely recycle electronic items sucha ascomputers, phones, battery-embedded tech devices, vape pens, televisions, stereo equipment, coffee makers, desktop printers, monitors and similar electronics.
Gardeners are also invited to take home free compost available on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Adding compost is beneficial to soil because it helps plants grow stronger, increases root depth, and conserves water by retaining moisture in the soil. The compost provided is from the same facility that processes organic waste collected from Nevada County’s residents and businesses.
Residents picking up compost should bring their own shovel and buckets or bags. The compost is intended for residential use; no trailers, truck loads, and commercial customers are allowed.
The compost giveaway is funded by a CalRecycle grant aimed at educating the benefits of recycling organic waste. The e-waste is funded in partnership with WM (Waste Management).
For more information, contact Nevada County Solid Waste at 530-265-7111, or solidwaste@nevadacountyca.gov. Learn more at NevadaCountyCa.gov/SWevents.
