Adams County, West Union Offer Free Electronics Recycling Day
The Adams County Engineer’s Office and the Village of West Union will host a free electronics recycling day Friday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the West Union Water Department, giving residents and small businesses a secure, no-cost option to dispose of electronics while protecting data and reducing environmental hazards. The event’s focus on reuse and secure data-erasure aims to limit toxic waste, prevent illegal dumping, and ease the disposal burden on low-income households and local service providers.
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Adams County and the Village of West Union are partnering with EcoTech Revival to provide a free electronics recycling drop-off on Friday, Nov. 7, at the West Union Water Department, 11700 State Route 41. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and organizers say the program emphasizes reuse and repurposing while applying secure data-erasure standards to protect personal and business information.
Accepted items include laptops, desktops and accessories, monitors, printers and ink, networking gear, phones and tablets, point-of-sale systems, cameras and security equipment, audio equipment, gaming systems, and selected medical devices. The broad list is intended to serve both households and small local businesses that may not have easy or affordable access to secure disposal options. Residents with questions can call the Adams County Engineer’s Office at 937-544-2943 or the Village of West Union at 937-544-2515.
Proper handling of electronic waste has direct public health and environmental implications for Adams County. Electronics that are improperly discarded can release lead, mercury, cadmium and other toxic substances into soil and water, posing long-term risks to community health and local ecosystems. By offering a free, centralized collection point that prioritizes reuse, the county aims to cut down on informal dumping and the environmental contamination that can follow.
Data security is another central concern. Old phones, computers and point-of-sale systems often retain sensitive personal, financial or medical data. EcoTech Revival’s secure data-erasure standards are intended to reduce risks of identity theft and privacy breaches for residents who may otherwise be unsure how to sanitize devices before disposal.
The inclusion of selected medical devices addresses an often-overlooked local need. Accepting certain medical electronics can help households and small clinics safely retire outdated or nonfunctional equipment without risking improper disposal or data exposure. Free collection can be especially important for low-income residents and small enterprises that face financial and logistical barriers to accessing commercial e-waste services.
This event aligns with broader public health goals to reduce environmental contaminants and with local equity efforts to ensure safe disposal services are accessible to all community members. Organizers encourage residents to use the service on Nov. 7 to safely remove aging electronics from homes and businesses, protect private data, and help prevent local pollution.
