CHS robotics teams to host E-Waste Drive 10/16
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Members of the CHS robotics teams pose for a photo at last year’s drive.
By the Canton Robodogs and GearHounds
Canton High School’s robotics teams, the Robodogs and Gearhounds, have kicked off their new competitive season and are making efforts to improve their community by running an E-Waste Drive on October 16.
Three years ago, the United States produced $7.49 billion worth of electronic waste, but only 17.4 percent of that waste was recycled. At the upcoming E-Waste Drive, local residents can do their part by dropping off their unused electronic devices behind the Rodman Building (near the gym entrance) at 960 Washington Street. This event will run concurrently with the Canton Farmers Market, which is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
In return for collecting your e-waste, CHS robotics is requesting a monetary donation in cash, a check made out to “Town of Canton,” or a payment through MySchoolBucks. Robotics team members will hand off the collected items to experts who will recycle the natural resources and help save our planet.
Items accepted at the E-Waste Drive include:
* Computers, laptops, monitors, keyboards, mice, routers and gear
* Copiers, printers, scanners, plotters, toner cartridges
* Tablets and smartphones
* Telephones and telephone systems
* Video game consoles
* Switches, wires, cords, batteries
* Air conditioners and small household appliances
* DVDs and VCRs
* Raw metal
* Test equipment
Sorry, no cathode ray tubes (CRTs) – old monitors or TV sets.
Still not convinced to dig through closets, dressers and storage bins? According to the United Nations, global e-waste volumes increased by 21 percent between 2014 and 2019. This is a rapid increase over the course of only five years and if it continues the consequences will be irreversible. E-waste pollutes the ground and water supplies with lead, copper, and steel. Disposing of e-waste properly can reduce the impact it has on the environment and economy, which in turn reduces the risk of contamination by substances such as neurotoxins. Not to mention, raw materials in e-waste can be worth a lot of money when processed in the right facilities.
During their last drive in 2021, the Canton robotics teams collected over 4,000 pounds of e-waste collected while raising over $4,000. All of the e-waste collected was safely recycled, instead of being dumped in landfills. This year, the robotics teams are partnering with the Canton Farmers Market, Canton Residents for a Sustainable, Equitable Future, and Surplus Technology Solutions to make this event possible. Your monetary donations will be greatly appreciated and will be used towards robot supplies, travel, and other fees to help CHS robotics continue to be successful.
How can you help? Follow the signs for the E-Waste Drive at Canton High School on October 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet some CHS robotics team members and drop off your old, unwanted electronics, make a donation to support your CHS robotics teams, and help save the planet by recycling. While you’re there, make sure to stop by the farmers market to see the big robots in action and give the kids a chance to drive their own bot. Hope to see you there!
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