Oil City will hold its annual e-waste recycling collection from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at the city garage on Regan Drive in Siverly.
City residents are advised they should wear a mask and practice social distancing by remaining in their vehicle.
The following items will be accepted for disposal: desktop computers, televisions, laptops, PC monitors, printers, keyboards/mouse, miscellaneous computer components, microwaves, radios, VCR/DVD players.
Air conditioners won’t be accepted.
Proof of residency is required. The collection is open to only residential customers, and no commercial drop-offs will be permitted.
Additional information is available by contacting the city utility office at (814) 678-3002.
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