This Saturday, the City is hosting an Earth Day Event.
The day will include free paper shredding, mulch give-away, and . . .
recycling drop off for electronics, clothing, shoes used oil and
filters.
Here are the details . . .
When: Saturday, April 20th
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where: Torrance Courthouse parking lot – Enter the parking lot at Maple Avenue and Madrona Avenue.
Info: www.TorranceCA.Gov/PublicWorks or www.RecycleTorrance.org or 310.781.6900
• Free Paper Shredding Drop-OffA certified company (MTI) will shred documents on site
• Electronics Recycling Drop-OffWALSER’S will accept computers, TV’s, monitors, cell phones, printers, microwaves, small appliances and other electronics for
recycling at this event. You may also bring CD’s, DVD’s, floppy disks, audio tapes and video tapes. Please do not bring large appliances or electronics, batteries,
lamp bulbs & tubes, breakable items or hazardous items to this event. The large items should be taken directly to their facility at 23145 Kashiwa Court. Twenty-five percent
of the proceeds from refurbished computers, tested monitors and other electronics are donated to the Madrona Marsh.
• Soles for Life - Shoe and Clothing Recycling Drop-Off
Shoes in any condition, clothes in wearable condition. Funds will benefit Torrance Unified School District (TUSD) and be used to create clean water sources for developing countries
• Used Oil Recycling and Filter Exchange Drop-off
Will accept clean used oil for recycling (cannot be contaminated) and used oil filters for recycling. Each filter recycled will be exchanged for a $5 coupon to purchase a
new filter at participating O’Reilly Auto Parts locations. (Limit 2 coupons per participant, while supplies last)
• Mulch Give-Away
Chipped and ground materials from City trees and landscaping collected by City crews to reuse as mulch, while supplies last. Mulch will be in large plastic bags.
John Bailey, President-SETHA
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