Photos courtesy of Diamond Bar City
Hundreds of Diamond Bar resident did their part in going “green” by participating in the first America Recycles Day Nov. 14.

By Carol Heyen

Diamond Bar – The City of Diamond Bar’s Eco Expo set a new record for the largest e-waste collection, with over 5 tons collected at America Recycles Day, Nov.14. At the event that took place at the Air Quality Management District, the community was able to drop off unwanted electronic devices, clothing, and more.

After researching various E-Waste companies, the city decided to partner with All Green Electronics Recycling.

“We chose to partner with All Green because they made us feel that our event was in good hands during all communication and they have all of the required certifications within the E-Waste recycling industry,” said the City’s Management Analyst Alfa Lopez. “They help us provide a free, responsible and safe option for recycling E-Waste.”

Because All Green is an e-Stewards and R2 certified E-Waste recycler, no material collected will be sent overseas to developing nations or dumped into landfills.

“There were multiple educational booths, fun activities and outlets to responsibly recycle,” said Chelsea Wilder from All Green.

Out of all the services provided such as clothing and textile recycling, garden mulch giveaway, and green information booths at the Eco Expo, electronic waste recycling was “the busiest service of that day,” Lopez added.

Due to the Eco Expo’s massive success, another has been scheduled for Earth Day, Saturday, April 23, 2016.  It will also be held at the AQMD.  While electronic devices such as computers, laptops and cell phones are always accepted, it is important to check if your device qualifies for free recycling before heading to the next event.

For more information about Earth Day E-Waste Collection Drive and a list of acceptable items, please visit: http://www.allgreenrecycling.com/events-city-of-diamond-bar/.