Are you looking for a fun way to give back to your community? Do you have an interest in technology or protecting the environment? Comprenew is inviting families to come dismantle electronics for recycling and learn more about the hazards of e-waste.
Each shift on Saturday, June 1 will begin with a short educational segment about the hazards of electronic waste and the importance of recycling. The rest of the time will be a hands-on experience dismantling desktop computers and other electronic devices.
Morning Shift: 8:00-12:00
Afternoon Shift: 12:00-4:00
Location:
Comprenew
629 Ionia Ave SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Please contact Erin Donnelly for questions or to RSVP for the event:
Erin Donnelly
Director of Community Outreach
616-988-8282
[email protected]
About Comprenew:
Comprenew strives to protect people and the environment from the threat of e-waste through best practice technology data management, asset recovery and recycling services, while fostering job-readiness and computer literacy among underserved members of our community. Learn more at comprenew.org.
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