Downsizers Club Resources

October 1, 2020  4 pm

Our panelists were:

• Kim Criner Ritchie
  Sustainability and Food Systems Analyst
  Douglas County, KS Administration
  785-832-5157
  kcrinerritchie@douglascountyks.org
• Dave Greenbaum
  Dr. Dave Computer Repair
  785-841-8766
  dave@calldrdave.com
• Jim Barnes
  Lawrence Public Library SOUND+VISION manager
  785-843-3833 x151
  jbarnes@lplks.org

To watch the program, click here on YouTube.

Resources discussed:

• e-Waste Recycling Event
  Oct. 24, 2020, 9 am - 1 pm
  University of Kansas Lot 301
  Corner of Iowa Street and Clinton Parkway

Answers to questions about the event posed during the presentation:

1. Can people bring CRT computer monitors in addition to TVs and will there be a charge for those, as well? Yes, there will be the same fee scale for these based on size ($15 for 19” or less, $30 for more.)
2. Will you accept smoke alarms? Smoke alarms will not be accepted. (Our LPL research suggests the best bet is to contact the manufacturer and ask how to return it safely.)
3. Will VHS tapes be shredded? They can do this on request. If someone would like their tapes shredded, please tell an employee when they are dropped off and they will be flagged for destruction.
4. Can you provide clarification on the local sponsor who wanted to cover the fees for CRT TVs and monitors? Yes! This information is now on our website: https://www.douglascountyks.org/depts/sustainability/electronics-recycling

Dr. Dave Computer Repair

• www.calldrdave.com
• https://www.calldrdavekc.com/services/electronics-recycling/

Lakemary Business Solutions

• Please note there is no Lawrence location: https://lakemary.org/business-solutions/

Matty D Media

• Local company that transfers VHS tape into digital form.
• https://mattydmedia.com/vhs-transfers/

Lawrence Public Library SOUND+VISION Studio

• AV Tools Collection
• To reserve equipment to digitize your own videotape, please contact Jim Barnes at jbarnes@lplks.org or 785-843-3833 x151. He will help you determine the appropriate machine to do the job.

City of Lawrence

• Recyclable Materials Directory
• This is a great list that tells you where you can recycle your stuff — from books to paperboard to electronics and beyond.