07/16/2026
Do you have a pile of old electronics that you know you shouldn't put into the trash but have no idea where to take them? Bring them to Ridgeway on August 8 between 9 am and noon. MRC (Midwest Recycling Center) is coming to town and will be located near the old Ridgeway Hall across from City Hall. The event may end early if the truck fills up, so come early with your items! You won't even need to unload it -- MRC staff will unload everything for you.
MRC will accept the following items at no charge:
Computers and Laptops
Hard Drives and Solid State Drives
LCD Monitors
VCR, DVD, and Blu Ray Players
Scanners, and Fax Machines
Cell Phones and Tablets
Keyboards and Mice
Kitchen Appliances
Stoves, Microwaves, and Ovens
Washers and Dryers
Medical and Lab Equipment
Lawn and Garden (oil and fuel removed)
DVR, Cable, and Satellite Boxes
Servers, Switches, and Networking
The following items will be accepted for a fee (checks and cash only)
CRT TV’s 26 “and Smaller - $30 ea
LED/LCD/Plasma TV’s - $20 ea.
CRT TV’s 27” and Larger - $50 ea.
Freon Containing Items - $10 ea.
Console/Rear Projection TV’s - $50 ea.
CRT Monitors - $5 ea.
Printers/Copiers/MFP’s - $5.00 ea.
**CRT - cathode ray tube -- those are the big old style TVs and monitors
The following items are NOT accepted:
Alkaline and Single Use Lithium Batteries
Any Chemical or Liquid
CD’s, DVD’s VHS, and Floppy Media
Any Tank or Cylinder
Hazardous Materials
PCB Containing Ballast
Smoke Detectors
Exit Signs
Light bulbs
Fluorescent Tubes
Mattresses
Wooden Furniture
Sponsored by RCBA, Ridgeway Technical Services & Virgil T's.
