E-WASTE
“You said in a recent RED PHONE that other arrangements could be made for recycling E-waste (electronic). What are they?”
Julie Osborne, recycling coordinator at South Valley Disposal and Recycling, said residents can drop televisions and computer monitors ONLY (they have CRTs, or cathode ray tubes) off at the San Martin Transer Station, 14070 Llagas Ave. There is a charge per item but that is a small price to pay for being environmentally responsible – well, isn’t it? – and getting your garage cleaned out. Osborne said residents should call SVD&R at 842-3358 during business hours to get a quote on the per-piece cost.
Twice a year residents can use vouchers that come in their SVD&R bills to disposal of two e-waste items absolutely free. At the same time, with the voucher only, you can take untreated, unpainted wood, up to two cubic yards of concrete, items that are 50 percent metal, two appliances, three cubic yards of garbage, two bulky items and up to four tires, all, absolutely free. If you mislaid your January voucher, the next one will be mailed with the July bill.
Transfer Station hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm; Saturday, 8am-1pm and Sunday, 8am-noon. Details: www.sunsetscavenger.com/svdr/ or 683-4443. You can also call the Santa Clara County recycling hotline to find out what companies handle recycling of items the local transfer station does not. www.recyclestuff.org or 800-533-8414.
SUPPORT THE TROOPS
“I don’t know if this is the right place for this information, but there is an incredible program online to support our troops. The requests from the soldiers are simple and people on any budget can lend a hand. It’s a wonderful opportunity to reach out and help someone who is in a tough position and maybe bring a smile to their face. Go to www.anysoldier.com. Thank you.”
Sure it’s the right place, caller.
The Red Phone personally checked out the above site and was impressed with its content and ease of navigation. The site offers suggestions on what troops need – letters of support are tops – where to send things and how to go about it. It also offers a page with contacts and letters from those serving in the military and stationed overseas. The Red Phone encourages everyone to stop by www.anysoldier.com and support the troops.
RED LETTER … WHAT
“I was reading the newspaper and I saw the article on the band Red Letter Days. I was really surprised to see that one of the band members was an old friend of mine from school – Wade Hamilton. I had a really big crush on Wade, I totally loved him. You know, a school crush. I knew he was going to be something cool. Just wanted to leave a message. Good luck Red Letter Days … not Red Letter Days, let’s make it Red Letter Babes. Bye!”
The Red Phone got your message loud and clear. It’s sure that Wade, and the other three band members, will appreciate your adoration. To check out the article published Jan. 22 in The Times, simply visit www.morganhilltimes.com, and search for Red Letter Babes … er … Days.
The Red Phone sounds off Saturday in The Times.
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