CPPJ to collect recyclable e-waste Nov. 5

Lake Charles, La. (KPLC) – The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury is hosting an E-Waste Recycle Drive on Saturday, Nov. 5.

Collection sites will be set up from 8 to 11 a.m at 5500-B Swift Plant Rd. in Lake Charles, and 2915 Post Oak Rd. in Sulphur.

The drive is only open to Calcasieu residents, and ID is required.

The following items are ACCEPTED:

• Computers, monitors, keyboards and accessories
• Printers and photocopiers
• Fax machines
• Laptops
• Tablets
• TV’s
• VCR’s
• DVD players
• Stereos
• Home, office and cell phones
• Other related consumer electronics.

The following items are NOT ACCEPTED:

• Smoke detectors
• Fire alarms
• Dehumidifiers
• Large appliances like refrigerators
• Medical equipment
• Any units containing sludge or liquid.

For more information, call 337-721-3700.

Copyright 2022 KPLC. All rights reserved.