Heartland Habitat for Humanity ReStore marked America Recycles Day with its 2nd Annual Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, November 14 from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Through the event, ReStore collected 29,790 lbs (15 tons) of electronics waste, including old computers, monitors, printers, TVs, DVD players, cell phones and more.

America Recycles Day is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to encouraging Americans to recycle and to buy recycled products. This event is presented in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency; Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (UNICOR); Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City Kansas; Operation Brightside Inc.; Phi Theta Kappa at Kansas City Kansas Community College; and Bishop Ward High School.

Thanks to everyone who participated!