As part of its ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and community engagement, MCPC will be holding its fourth annual E-Recycling event in partnership with Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and Cleveland Zoological Society on Friday, April 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Zoo. People can bring their electronics to the event for safe and environmentally-responsible recycling.

The event is meant to promote responsible electronic waste disposal while fostering environmental awareness and conservation efforts within the community.

mcpc recyclingE-waste poses a significant environmental threat when it is improperly disposed of, so MCPC provides a convenient and eco-friendly solution for people to dispose of their old or unused electronics responsibly.

“We are excited to once again collaborate with Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and Cleveland Zoological Society for our fourth annual E-Recycling Event," MCPC chairman and CEO Mike Trebilcock said in a statement. “This initiative reflects our shared commitment to sustainability and environmental conservation…. We encourage individuals and organizations to join us in safeguarding our planet for future generations.”

On Friday people can safely dispose of a wide range of electronic devices—including computers, laptops, monitors, printers, and televisions. Through responsible recycling practices, MCPC aims to prevent hazardous materials from ending up in landfills and promote the reuse and recycling of valuable electronic components.

MCPC recycles electronic devices at its Secure Technology Asset Disposition (STAD) center in Old Brooklyn and will use the money earned through the e-recycling event to support gorilla conservation.

For more than two decades, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has been a leader in conservation by advising and funding partners in the field who are working to protect species most at risk around the world.

“Our partnership with MCPC has been extraordinary,” said Zoo executive director Dr. Chris Kuhar in a statement. “We love to see local businesses invest in the community through education and support, and we are thrilled to have the MCPC truck at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo again this year…to encourage responsible and sustainable recycling of old electronics.”

The MCPC “Go Green Machine” truck will also be at the event. The truck's colorful graphics help educate the community on the importance of good recycling practices and the devastating effect that technology device resource needs have had on the world gorilla population.

Electronics can be recycled when they are no longer needed, which keeps them out of landfills and allows the minerals inside to be reclaimed and sold to companies to make new electronic devices.