Free e-waste recycling offered Nov. 8

FALLBROOK – Boy Scout Troop 739 and Venturing Crew 796 have announced that local residents can drop off items for e-waste recycling in Fallbrook on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 1405 E. Fallbrook Street.

All items will then be taken to the primary handling sites on Nov. 11 at Fry’s Electronics stores in San Diego (9825 Stonecrest Blvd.) and San Marcos (150 S. Bent Ave.).

The annual event is sponsored by the local troops, All-Green Recycling, Cintas Document Management and KFMB. The local Boy Scout Troop (sponsored by Zion Lutheran Church) and Venturing Crew (sponsored by the Fallbrook Historical Society) will benefit from the proceeds.

All electronics (computers, laptops, monitors, TVs, cell phones and other computer items) will be destroyed in a secure fashion. No kitchen appliances accepted.

For more information, call Stephanie Flood, fundraising coordinator Troop 739, (760) 415-5758.