Electronic Recycling and Shred It Day

The will hold their semi-annual Shred It Day and residents will also get the opportunity to recycle electronics on Saturday, April 30, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at two separate locations in Greenbelt.

Residents can bring their sensitive documents to the Roosevelt Center parking lot, behind the Credit Union  – and get them shred for free.

Chrissy Compofelice, Credit Union Customer Service Representative, reported that residents have been very pleased with the service. Some people “actually store it for most of the year and just wait for the day,” she said.

City residents can also recycle computers and other electronic items at the Yard at 555 Crescent Road. Accepted items include: TVs (no larger than 32"), CPUs, monitors, keyboards, computer mice, printers, laptop computers, wires and power cords, fax machines, cameras, telephones, radios, speakers, scanners, surge protectors, recording equipment, DVD players, AND NOW...

• Batteries: Batteries MUST be taped on one end with masking, duct, or electric tape. It does not matter which end.

• Expaned polystyrene: (block styrofoam #6).

Please note that compact florescent lights are not accepted.

Special arrangements must be made for drop-off of more than ten items or items over 50 pounds. Please call in advance, 301-474-8308.