E-waste Recycling Event
Clear out your closets and give wild animals a gift! Recycle your old electronics at the ABQ BioPark
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The ABQ BioPark is teaming up with Republic Services and New Mexico Computer Recyclers to host an e-waste recycling event—just drive through and drop off old & used electronics!
You can bring old cell phones, cables, keyboards, and almost anything with a plug to the north parking lot of ABQ BioPark Tingley Beach on Saturday, October 17, from 8 am to noon.
While we can accept many items, please note that we cannot accept TVs of any kind, microwaves, vacuums, refrigerators, and freezers.
ACTenviro and New Mexico Computer Recyclers will take your old electronics and ensure the items are recycled responsibly.
The ABQ BioPark always accepts mobile phones but during this event our amazing partners will be able to accept electronics of almost any size and type to keep reusable materials out of our landfills.
Why recycle electronics? Mobile phones and other small electronic gadgets contain a material called coltan. Mining for coltan is destroying critical habitat for gorillas and other animals in Africa. When mobile phones are recycled, the coltan can be reused to make new electronics. By recycling your used phone, you can save a gorilla’s life!
As if helping the planet and wildlife isn't great enough, guests who recycle any e-waste items will also receive a ticket for a free carousel ride good during their next visit to the Zoo!
Visit our partner’s websites for a full list of acceptable items at Republic Services and New Mexico Computer Recyclers.
| Some examples of what we can accept include: | Items that cannot be accepted include, but are not limited to: |
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Contact our recycler partners if you have any questions on a specific item not listed.
Want to do more for your local environment? Read about volunteering for this year's coinciding cleanup of the bosque, Día del Rio!
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