Kevanna Park Neighborhood Association

City Of Vancouver Information

Computer Graveyard Keeps Toxins Out of Landfill

Washington now has a FREE, convenient and environmentally responsible recycling program for computers, monitors, laptops and televisions.

Who can use the program? Households, small businesses, schools & school districts, small governments, special purpose districts, and nonprofits & charities can recycle electronic products free of charge in this program. Click here for more information. (Note: State Department of Ecology site; site will open in a new browser window.)

Where can I recycle? Call 1-800-RECYCLE or visit 1800recycle.wa.gov to find electronic product recycling services in your area. (Note: State Department of Ecology site; site will open in a new browser window.)

What can I recycle for free?
• televisions
• computers
• computer monitors
• portable or laptop computers
Please note that computer peripherals such as keyboards, mice, and printers are not included in this program.

Why recycle electronics? Many electronics, especially TVs and computers, contain toxic materials such as lead, cadmium and mercury. Reusing and recycling electronics keeps these toxic materials out of our landfills and incinerators and also recovers valuable resources. The electronic equipment this program collects will be taken apart and separated into materials such as glass, plastic, metal and toxic chemicals. All recycling will follow performance standards set up by the Department of Ecology.

What if my electronic equipment still works? Many groups and businesses focus on making used electronics available for reuse. Click here for more information on donating your electronics for reuse. (Note: State Department of Ecology site; site will open in a new browser window.)

Or, consider donating your computer to CREAM (Computer Re-use and Marketing). Watch for information about the new CREAM, now a non-profit organization, coming this Spring.

CRC Meets Jan. 21 & 24

The public is invited to learn more about the tradeoffs associated with an eight, 10 or 12 lane Interstate 5 bridge over the Columbia River at two informational sessions. Project staff will provide a presentation, answer questions and accept public comment.

A replacement I-5 bridge will have three “through” lanes in each direction and up to three lanes in each direction to connect interchanges in the five-mile project area. These connector lanes are known as add/drop or auxiliary lanes. No add/drop lanes are proposed north or south of the project area. The upcoming question and answer sessions will focus on the number of add/drop lanes in the project area and will explain the choices and potential traffic and environmental effects of the eight, 10, and 12 lane scenarios. Information presented will include data on the purpose, safety and efficiency of add/drop lanes and the decision making process for determining the number to be included in the project.

Comments received will be provided to the CRC’s Project Sponsors Council. The Council will use the comments to aid in their recommendation for the project’s number of lanes, expected in early February.

Wednesday, Jan. 21

6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Clark County Elections Building, Room 226, 1408 Franklin St., Vancouver, WA 98660

Saturday, Jan. 24

9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m., Kaiser Town Hall, Conference Rooms A & B, 3704 N. Interstate Ave., Portland, OR 97227

More information: http://www.columbiarivercrossing.org/GetInvolved/TransitWkshps0109.aspx.

Columbia River Crossing contact information:

Email: feedback@columbiarivercrossing.org

Mail: 700 Washington St, Suite 300

Vancouver, WA 98660

Phone: 360-737-2726 or 503-256-2726

Fax: 360-737-0294

www.ColumbiaRiverCrossing.org.