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SEDONA, Ariz. – The city of Sedona is gearing up to host a significant event aimed at promoting responsible waste management and environmental conservation. Scheduled for Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 8 a.m. to noon, the Limited Collection Event will take place at the West Sedona School parking lot located at 570 Posse Ground Rd., near the Sedona Community Pool.

The event, which is free to the public, will see the collection of various household electronics and small battery waste items. Among the partners involved in this initiative are Westech Recyclers, Veolia, and Assured Document Destruction.

In emphasizing the importance of proper waste disposal, a spokesperson highlighted the detrimental effects of improper disposal methods, stating, "Disposing of electronics and batteries in landfills contaminates drinking water and can kill wildlife. Throwing out electronics can waste billions of dollars in recoverable materials such as gold, silver, coltan, copper, palladium, platinum, and other valuable metals." The significance of responsible waste management for the protection of both human health and the environment was also underscored, with the spokesperson noting, "Proper disposal is important for protecting the health of humans and our environment."

The event is set to accept a wide range of waste items, including small household batteries, CDs/DVDs, desktop and laptop computers, flatscreen TVs, radios, vacuums, microwaves, office electronics, and more. However, certain items such as commercial business waste, large appliances containing freon, and household hazardous waste will not be accepted.

Furthermore, prescription drugs will not be received at the event. Instead, individuals can dispose of prescription drugs in pill form at the Sedona Police Department at City Hall throughout the year.

For those seeking additional information on the Limited Collection Event, the Sustainability Department team can be contacted at sustainability@sedonaaz.gov. Detailed information on acceptable and unacceptable items for the event can also be found by visiting www.sedonaaz.gov/waste-collection.