The 2026 Electronics Recycling Competition is Underway at the Siuslaw Elementary and Middle Schools!
Attention students, families, and staff! Siuslaw Middle and Elementary Schools are officially participating in the Electronics Recycling Competition to divert e-waste from landfills and keep reusable electronics in our community.
From January through April, Siuslaw could win a Lane County Waste Management grant of up to $500, a NextStep Reuse Store computer gift certificate, and a special recognition award.
What can you recycle? We accept a wide range of electronics, whether they are in working condition or not, including:
• Computers, tablets, and cell phones (Please remove Cloud Locks from Apple products first).
• TVs, monitors, and printers.
• Game consoles, remotes, and AV equipment like stereos and DVD players.
• Cords, cables, and small appliances like microwaves (please remove the glass) and hair dryers.
What to leave at home: Please do not bring non-electronic items, toys, vacuums, alkaline batteries, or hazardous waste.
Take Action Today! The school that recycles the most e-waste wins. This competition is a partnership between NextStep Recycling and Waste Wise Lane County.
For a full list of eligible items and competition details, visit wastewiselane.org/ERC.
Drop-off Sites in Florence and Mapleton
You can drop off items for recycling at Siuslaw Elementary or Siuslaw Middle school offices on Oak Street during school hours (see links). For those who aren’t dropping off children, you might want to avoid drop-off and pick-up times. Mapleton Schools are also participating — there’s a drop box outside the main doors at Mapleton High School.
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