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America Recycles Day 2016

Date: November 19, 2016 - 11:00am to 3:00pm

Join U-Cycle and the Urbana Park District as we celebrate America Recycles Day! 

This year's theme is "It's Electric!"  We will focus on the importance of electronics recycling, including resources on where to bring electronic devices to recycle in the community, and how to trouble-shoot issues with your electronic device courtesy of The Illini Gadget Garage, an organization run by students at the University of Illinois.

  • Explore repurposed creations made by local artists and make your own
  • Play recycling games, meet community representatives, and take home free goodies
  • Staff from the I.D.E.A. Store will lead a recycled electronics craft project
  • The following items will be accepted at the event: household batteries, cell phones and ink jet cartridges

Small Electronic Device Need Repair?

The Gadget Garage, run by University of Illinois Students, will be on hand to assist in trouble-shooting issues with your electronic device.  Fill out a diagnostic form in advance of the event to secure a spot with a representative of the Gadget Garage here.

Enter the Creative Reuse Competition!

Make your own creation from reused or repurposed materials at home before the event, and enter to win an award in the third annual Creative Reuse Competition! 

  • Purpose - Projects should be useful and serve a purpose
  • All projects should be composed of at least 90% recycled content.  Participants must state how or where the materials were obtained.
  • Size - The project should be no heavier than 10 lbs. and no bigger than 3'L x 3'W x 3'H
  • Submission - Projects may be dropped off at the Anita Purves Nature Center (1505 N Broadway) from 3-5 p.m. on Friday, November 18, or from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 19, 2016.  All participants must turn in a completed entry form with their project (available at the Anita Purves Nature Center).  Judging will commence at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 19, 2016.  Winners will be announced at 2:30 p.m.

 We look forward to seeing you at this FREE, family-friendly event!  For more information call 217/384-4062

 

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