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6,220 Pounds Of Electronic Waste Collected By Mineola Students
Mineola Middle School's annual e-waste drive aims to keep used electronics — such as computers, printers, and chargers — out of landfills.
MINEOLA, NY — Mineola Middle School students collected 6,220 pounds of electronic waste during an annual e-waste drive that was held on Oct. 28.
Community members were invited to drop off unused or broken items — including printers, computers, tablets, phones, televisions, and chargers. The goal of the after-school drive was to keep used electronics out of landfills.
When improperly disposed of, these electronics have the potential to cause severe environmental and human health impacts.
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Below are some photos from the event:
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