'Trash Your Office' on Wednesday

Trash your office on Wednesday, July 31.

Yes, it’s time again to get rid of broken or antiquated computers and office equipment. 

East Providence businesses will be able to dispose of their old office equipment at absolutely no cost at the public works garage at 60 Commercial Way from 9 am to 3 pm.

You can dump up to 20 computers, cell phones, DVD players, monitors, keyboards, mouses, fax machines, telephones and desktop copiers.

The “trash” will be hauled away and “de-manufactured. Parts will be sorted and recycled whenever possible and metal contents removed.

“Trash Your Office Day” was started several years ago by the East Providence Area Chamber of Commerce and the East Providence Department of Public Works/Refuse & Recycling Division.

If your company has a large quantity of equipment to dispose of (21 pieces or more), contact Donna McMahon at the DPW office at (401) 438-7710 to make an appointment to drop it off.

Also, businesses that have old computers (with or without software) that still work are encouraged to contact David Bachrach, East Providence's community development coordinator, at (401) 435-7535. This equipment may be useful to underprivileged people who are in need of a computer to improve their computer skills for potential employment. 

For more information about "trashing your office," contact Laura McNamara, executive director, East Providence Area Chamber of Commerce at (401) 438-1212 or office@eastprovchamber.com. Or click here.