The Knox County Chamber of Commerce has announced that Kenyon College will host an electronic recycling day. The event is scheduled to take place at the Gambier Community Center on Friday, January 3, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM EST.
According to the Knox County Chamber of Commerce, the electronic recycling event is supported by Knox County Litter Prevention and Recycling and the Delaware, Knox, Marion, and Morrow Joint Solid Waste District. It aims to divert electronic waste from regional landfills while ensuring recyclable components of devices are reused. The public is invited to participate at the Gambier Community Center, located at 115 Meadow Lane between the center and the dog park. The event accepts all household electronics for free, with a $20 charge for televisions and a $5 charge for computer monitors.
The Delaware, Knox, Marion, Morrow (DKMM) Solid Waste District was formed in 1989 as a political subdivision of Ohio serving a population of 336,463. Funded by a $6.00 per ton contract fee on municipal solid waste, DKMM is responsible for developing a solid waste management plan in compliance with Ohio Environmental Protection Agency requirements. DKMM funds programs focused on recycling, composting, education, enforcement, and waste collection including household hazardous waste and electronics. The district supports local waste management initiatives through grants and staffing and contracts private services for waste collection and recycling such as Recycling & Litter Prevention.
The Knox County Chamber of Commerce was established in 1916 and has served the community for over 100 years by supporting businesses in Central Ohio. It offers programs like Chamber Ambassadors, Leadership Knox, and the Knox County Safety Council. Additionally, it hosts events such as the annual March dinner, Spring Swing Golf Outing, and the Knox County Young Professionals group for networking and professional development. The Chamber’s office is located in the historic CA&C Depot in Mount Vernon, Ohio.
