### Massive Recycling Drive in Tijuana: What Items Can You Donate to UABC and Cetys Collection?
On August 30 and 31, a large-scale recycling campaign will be held to repurpose items you no longer use. The event, organized by the Helix Foundation through its “Donate Your Old Book” and “Recolectra” programs, aims to collect and recycle unused objects and materials to give them a second life and prevent them from ending up in illegal dumps.
**Event Details:**
– **Dates:** August 30 and 31
– **Objective:** Collect unused items like electronic waste and books
### Accepted Items
The event organizers have specified what will and will not be accepted for donation.
**Items Not Accepted:**
– Plasma televisions
– CRT monitors
– CDs
– VHS tapes
– Batteries
– Refrigerators or any refrigeration units
**Items Accepted:**
– Complete computer setups
– Laptops
– Cell phones
– iPads, tablets, keyboards, mice, speakers
– Printers and copiers without ink cartridges
– Fax machines, scanners
– Telephones, tape recorders, radios
– Networking systems
– Calculators
– Digital cameras
– Video cameras
– Flat-screen TVs (LCD, LED, OLED only)
– Storage systems
– Audio systems
– Alarm and video surveillance systems
– DVRs, TV service boxes
– Gaming consoles
– CD players
– GPS devices, radars
– Glassless household appliances
– Old books (in any condition)
– Recyclable paper
Books in optimal condition will be donated to public libraries to give them a second chance.
**Collection Locations:**
– **Friday, August 30:** UABC Otay campus, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at Parking Lot “O” of the Faculty of Economics.
– **Saturday, August 31:** Cetys University Tijuana campus, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
### Additional News
#### Major Book Donation Drive in Tijuana Aims to Support Local Libraries
The Helix Foundation is leading an initiative to collect old books to donate them to public libraries in Tijuana. This effort not only helps in recycling but also contributes to the educational resources available in the community.
#### Clean-up Campaign in Arroyo de Los Laureles
In a parallel effort to reduce environmental waste, a cleanup campaign was recently held in Arroyo de Los Laureles. The United States has set an ambitious goal to eliminate plastic waste by 2040, and local initiatives like this contribute to that larger objective.
#### Regulatory Concerns Over Waste Management
Recent reports indicate that local landfills are not complying with environmental standards, and municipal authorities are also failing to meet waste collection requirements. These ongoing challenges highlight the importance of community-driven recycling efforts.
Stay updated with TJGringo.com for the latest news and information on recycling initiatives and environmental efforts in Tijuana and beyond.