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Electronic Waste Recycling Event/Toys for Tots toy drive

Nov 1st-December 7th Toys for Tots Toy Drive

Community Event
December 7th
8 AM- 3 PM (Electronics collection ends at 12:00PM)
5000 Flat Rock Road
Philadelphia, PA 19127
(The Northern tip of Venice Island in Manayunk)

PaperWorks Industries, Inc is collecting new and unwrapped toys for the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program starting November 1st and ending December 7th. Interested parties, please drop off toys to the guardhouse in the designated box.

On December 7th, there will be an event featuring electronic waste recycling, document destruction, and a make-your-own-paper activity for the kids (or curious adults!). At that time, you may also bring a new, unwrapped toy.

Asking for the latest gadget for the Holidays this year? Come join PaperWorks Industries, Inc. and E-Waste Experts, Inc. to recycle your old electronics for FREE! You don't even have to get out of your car! 

We'll take:
Computers / Laptops / Monitors CD Players
VCR/DVD Players Cell Phones/Phones
Fax Machines Small Home Office Copiers
TVs/Radios/Stereos MP3 Players
Electronic Toys and Games Photo and Video Cameras
Microwave Ovens Mixed Household Electronics
Printers


Prohibited Items:
Fluorescent Lamps Hazardous wastes/Liquids
Loose Batteries Large Electrical Appliances


We are a paperboard mill using 100% recycled fibers, so we are also allowing members of the community the rare opportunity to turn their unwanted paper directly into paperboard! 

We will have demonstrations to make your own paper!!

If interested in volunteering your time or if you have questions, please email:
bridget.foreacre@paperwrks.com

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