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Tuesday's Internet Edition, January 06, 2009.
Big turnout for E-Waste recycling event in Wilton
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Photo by Fran Soto
Brian Zopp, owner of BZ E-Waste Recycling, adds to the growing pile of unwanted electronic equipment at the E-Waste event held in Wilton on Saturday, Nov. 15.
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By Fran Soto
River Valley Times Staff
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Wilton residents arrived in a steady stream on Saturday, Nov. 15 to drop off all their outdated electronic equipment at the Sacramento County Sheriff’s E-Waste event held at the Wilton Safety Center (WSC).
The event ran from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with no limit on the number of items or charge for collection. Wilton resident Ken Christensen was dropping off an old computer system after seeing the sign on the street. “I think it’s a great idea,” he said. “In order to do the right thing, you have to make it easy.”
BZ E-Waste Recycling out of Lodi handled the event and set up containers and a tent at the WSC located at the end of Jeff Brian Lane. Brian Zopp, who grew up in Wilton and is the owner of BZ E-Waste Recycling, was quick to unload electronic waste from trucks and car trunks as patrons drove through the stations.
Items accepted included computer systems, television sets, fax machines, cell phones, old projectors and other electronic items. “We disassemble all the electronics for the copper, for example," Zopp said. “Anything left over is properly disposed of.”
Zopp explained that most of the items contain lead, and it is very necessary that they not go into a landfill. His company sponsors an e-waste event every weekend that includes picking up at television repair shops and collecting from the public door to door.
Wilton resident Clyde Jennings complimented the event organizers, saying that in the past he had to drive into Sacramento to dispose of unwanted computer equipment. Randy Kirkbride, a Wilton resident for 15 years, dropped off an old computer and other items. “I heard about this through WAG (Wilton Action Group),” he said. “It’s really worth it.”
According to BZ employee Dawn Kendrick, not every item dropped off is dismantled. “Today someone dropped off an original VCR,” she said. “It is one of the first VCRs ever made.” Kendrick did not have immediate plans for the VCR, but said now and then they see items of historic value that should be saved.
The event even drew donations from outside the Wilton area. Jim McCarthy, a resident of Elk Grove, was dropping off an old computer, miscellaneous cables and a clock. Explaining how he knew of the Wilton event, McCarthy said, “I board my horse in Wilton.”
Wilton resident Debra Blue saw the notice and brought some old television sets. “I think this is great,” she said. “I’ve been thinking what was I going to do with these TVs.”
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