Electronics Recycling for Shelby Township residents will be held April 27 and Oct. 26 this year. April 27 is also the annual township Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day. This year, both April 27 events will be held at River Bends Park at 5700 22 Mile Road. Collections will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The collections are FREE but open ONLY to Shelby Township residents.
Electronic Recycling Items Accepted: computer parts & accessories, servers, monitors, TVs and accessories, cables, electronic games, gaming consoles including handheld, phones and music players, microwaves, radios and holiday lights.
Items Not Accepted: light bulbs, household batteries, VHS tapes, CDs, items containing Freon like dehumidifiers and air conditioners, liquids or items containing liquids, large appliances, mercury switches and thermostats.
Hazardous Waste Items Accepted: pesticides, herbicides, oil, gasoline, antifreeze, paint thinner, car batteries, household batteries, cleaners, compact fluorescent, LED, and fluorescent bulbs, aerosol, mercury-containing devices, chlorine, oil-based, and latex paint.
Also Accepted: Eye glasses and medications are also accepted. Please have both available on front seat. Remove pills from bottles and place in resealable bag. Do not bring empty pill bottles. Put bottles of liquid medications in a separate plastic resealable bag. Sharps accepted in a sealed coffee can or rigid plastic container.
Items Not Accepted: smoke detectors, explosives, fire extinguishers, propane cylinders, medical or business waste, appliances, tires, ammunition, or trash.