Free electronic waste recycling event benefits at-risk kids

FALLBROOK –– A free electronic waste recycling event will be hosted by Community Outreach Ministry from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sept. 16 and 17, at Albertson’s, 1133 S. Mission Road in Fallbrook.

E-waste is any consumer electronic equipment that has reached its “end-of-life” or “end-of-usage,” whether in full or nonworking condition. It includes most electronics or electronic appliances with a cord or circuit board.

Those items include computer monitors, television sets, personal computer systems, printers, laptops, copiers, scanners, fax machines, VCR,VCD and DVD players and both landline and cellu...