Last month’s Covington Recycles and Book Donation event at computer refurbisher Blair Tech’s Tech Castle location in Latonia welcomed more than 150 cars and collected an estimated 4,500 pounds of e-waste – everything from laptops, desktops, televisions, cell phones, tablets, printers, cables, and more.
“We were blown away by the community’s response to this event,” said Blair Tech’s marketing director Laura Blair. “This is proof that Covington residents care deeply about sustainability when given the opportunity to act.”
And that ‘opportunity’ for mindful disposal of electronics has expanded, with the event kicking off a partnership that gives Covington residents a year-round recycling opportunity.
“Making it easy and convenient to drop off old devices not only keeps harmful materials out of our landfills, but also gives us the chance to reuse and renew tech in ways that directly benefit others,” said Blair. “It’s about creating a sustainable cycle, and we’re proud to be part of a city that supports that mission.”…