E-waste recycling event at the ABQ BioPark's Tingley Beach

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The ABQ BioPark is teaming up with ACTenviro and New Mexico Computer Recyclers to host an e-waste recycling event - just drive through and drop off old & used electronics!

You can bring old cell phones, cables, keyboards, and almost anything with a plug to the north parking lot of ABQ BioPark Tingley Beach on Saturday, April 26, from 8 am - noon.

While we can accept many items, please note that we cannot accept TVs of any kind, microwaves, vacuums, refrigerators, and freezers. 

ACTenviro and New Mexico Computer Recyclers will take your old electronics and ensure the items are recycled responsibly. 

“The ABQ BioPark always accepts mobile phones” said Allyson Zahm, ABQ BioPark Guest Experience Manager, “However, as part of Earth Day celebrations, our amazing partners will be able to accept electronics of almost any size and type to keep reusable materials out of our landfills.”

Mobile phones and other small electronic gadgets contain a material called coltan. Mining for coltan is destroying critical habitat for gorillas and other animals in Africa. When mobile phones are recycled, the coltan can be reused to make new electronics. By recycling your used phone, you can save a gorilla’s life! 

If helping the planet and wildlife wasn't enough, guests who recycle any e-waste items will receive a ticket good for a free carousel ride good during their next visit to the Zoo.

Visit our partner’s websites for a full list of acceptable items at actenviro and New Mexico Computer Recyclers

Some examples of what we can accept on Earth Day include:

• computers
• servers
• laptops
• keyboards
• wire
• cords
• computer mice
• printers, scanners, copiers, fax machines
• telephones
• cell phones
• handheld electronic devices
• stereos and speakers
• cameras
• CD/DVD players
• VCR's
• paper shredders
• switches
• routers
• docking stations
• AC adapters
• power supplies
• household appliances
• portable heaters
• projectors
• LCD monitors

Items that cannot be accepted include, but are not limited to: 

• Large appliances
• TVs
• Microwaves
• Vacuums
• CRT monitors
• printer toner and ink
• alkaline batteries

Contact our recycler partners if you have any questions on if a specific item not listed may be accepted.

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