Donaldson Elementary School in American Canyon holds an electronic waste collection event on Saturday, Jan. 12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The event provides the community with an opportunity to safely unload old computers, monitors, television sets and other outdated, unusable or unwanted electronic items for proper recycling. It is estimated that over six million computer monitors and televisions are stockpiled in California garages, closets and attics. This electronic equipment can be harmful to the environment and human health if not properly recycled. Many Californians are also unaware that it is illegal to throw certain electronic items, such as televisions and computer monitors, in the trash because of the environmentally-sensitive materials they contain. The electronics collected will be trucked away and recycled by Fresno-based Electronic Recyclers, the largest recycler of electronic waste in California, at their state-of-the-art facility. 430 Donaldson Way, American Canyon. Info, Laura at 557-9266.