{"id":10972,"date":"2025-02-03T15:08:04","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T22:08:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westjordan.utah.gov\/?p=10972"},"modified":"2025-02-03T15:15:39","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T22:15:39","slug":"declutter-responsibly-recycle-your-e-waste-and-shred-sensitive-documents-this-saturday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westjordan.utah.gov\/newsroom\/2025\/02\/declutter-responsibly-recycle-your-e-waste-and-shred-sensitive-documents-this-saturday\/","title":{"rendered":"Declutter Responsibly: Recycle Your E-Waste and Shred Sensitive Documents This Saturday!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Out with the old! If you\u2019ve got outdated electronics or stacks of paper cluttering your home, don\u2019t just toss them\u2014recycle them at West Jordan\u2019s E-Waste & Shred Event<\/strong> this Saturday, February 8, 2025<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Recycle Electronics?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Electronic waste is one of the fastest-growing pollution sources in the world. Improper disposal\u2014like tossing old gadgets in the trash\u2014can lead to toxic chemicals leaking into the air, soil, and water. Recycling electronics helps recover valuable materials like copper, plastics, and precious metals, reducing the demand for newly mined resources and keeping our planet cleaner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Protect Your Personal Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your old devices may hold more data than you think! Even if you\u2019ve deleted files or performed a factory reset, sensitive information\u2014like passwords, financial records, and personal details\u2014can still be recovered. Recycling your electronics through a trusted program ensures your data is safely handled and destroyed, keeping it out of the wrong hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Event Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcc5 When:<\/strong> Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 10 AM \u2013 12 PM
\ud83d\udccd Where:<\/strong> West Jordan Public Works Department (7960 S 4000 W, West Jordan, UT 84081)
\ud83d\udc65 Who:<\/strong> Open to West Jordan residents and city employees (bring proof of residency or employment, such as a driver\u2019s license, utility bill, or city ID badge)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What You Can Bring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Residents can drop off up to two Bankers Boxes<\/strong> of paper for secure, on-site shredding, as well as residential electronic waste. Please make sure your items are drop-off ready<\/strong>\u2014paper should be loose and free of large binder clips, rubber bands, or binders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accepted Electronics:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 Cell phones
\u2705 Computers & keyboards
\u2705 Hard drives (can be shredded if removed from the computer)
\u2705 Stereos
\u2705 Fax machines
\u2705 iPods & MP3 players
\u2705 DVD players<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not Accepted:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u274c Televisions
\u274c CRT monitors
\u274c Cracked LCDs
\u274c Batteries & lightbulbs
\u274c Printers
For these items, please contact Trans-Jordan or Salt Lake Valley Landfill<\/strong> for proper disposal options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make a Difference!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

By participating, you\u2019re not just clearing out clutter\u2014you\u2019re making a meaningful impact on the environment and protecting your personal information. Spread the word and join us in making West Jordan a cleaner, safer place!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See you Saturday!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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