Electronics
Community members can recycle electronics at NextStep Recycling in Eugene, where staff will refurbish the device and remove any data or personal information. Then the device is either given to someone who doesn’t have technology access, or recycled through the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.
The organization also accepts unwanted Christmas lights and donates proceeds to a charity of the organizations choosing. NextStep’s Donation and Training Center is located 245 Jackson Street in Eugene. Donations are accepted Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The donation center will be closed Jan. 1.
Christmas Trees
Boy Scout Troop 182 will pick up trees without flocking or painting on weekends through Jan. 31 for a suggested donation of $11 Get more information on the Troop’s website.