Port-Saukville Jaycees Ask Area Residents to Think Green

Editor's note: The following information was provided in a press release from the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce.

The Port Washington-Saukville Jaycees are teaming up with 5R Processors, Ltd. of Ladysmith to help Port Washington and the surrounding communities properly dispose of their household electronics at no cost.

5R Processors will be set up in the parking lot at 101 N. Wisconsin St. on June 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. where they will be accepting any old or obsolete electronics. The collection is open to the general public. 5R Processors is R2 and ISO 14001 certified.

5R Processors will be accepting most consumer electronics and home office equipment including:

• Computers, monitors, laptops, printers, TVs, stereo equipment, cell phones, microwaves, large household appliances, and more.
• Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers will be accepted for $25 per appliance.
• Projection TVs: $45.
• Wood console TVs: $25.
• Large wood speakers: $10 per pair.
• Cathode-ray tubes and TVs/monitors with broken glass will be accepted for $10.

Additionally, Department of Defense approved hard drive cleansing services will be available for just $10. Secure hard drive cleansing is performed at the main 5R Processors facility and drives will not be returned. For a complete list of acceptable items visit the Recycling Events page at www.5Rprocessors.com or call 715-322-4480.

Businesses in need of asset recovery, end-of-life processing or disposal of electronics equipment should call 715-532-2050 for a complete list of business related services.