Forsyth schedules electronics recycling event

Keep Forsyth County Beautiful is sponsoring an electronics recycling event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Cumming Fairgrounds’ parking lot 3 off of Castleberry Road.

Accepted items for recycling include computers, stereos, CD players, cell phones, microwaves, cameras and more. The minimum donation per carload for drop-off is $5. An additional $10 fee will apply for all televisions.

Items, such as large wooden console televisions, toaster ovens and refrigerators will not be accepted.

Information: www.forsythco.com or 770-205-4573.

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