Electronics Collection Day set for Nov. 5

LACON — An Electronics Collection Day for Marshall and Putnam counties will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, at the Marshall County Highway Department, 552 State Route 26 in Lacon. There is a 10-item limit and the event is for residents of Marshall and Putnam counties only. For questions, call 309-246-6401.

Items that will be accepted are: computers, monitors, printers, faxes, copiers, laptops, TVs, main frames, peripherals, mice, modems, telephones, answering machines, adding machines, microwave ovens, scanners, DVDs, VCRs, stereo equipment, pagers, cell phones, cameras, camcorders, video games, software, CD/DISC books, small handheld electronics, cables, calculators, shredders, scanners, plotters and terminals.

Items that will not be accepted are: small kitchen appliances, toasters, coffee pots, blenders, air conditioners, white goods, smoke detectors, de-humidifiers, vacuums, batteries, fans, power tools, light fixtures, UPSs, refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, light bulbs, broken CRTs, broken glass and hazardous materials.