Petaluma e-waste disposal offered July 16-17

<p>Unwanted or outdated electronic items can be disposed of safely, and for free, twice this month in Petaluma.</p><p>The city of Petaluma information technology team is partnering with Petaluma Green Team and Universal Waste Management to host free recycling services from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 16 and 17 at the Petaluma Community Center at Lucchesi Park, 320 N. McDowell Blvd.</p><p>Goods accepted without charge are: laptop and desktop computers, printers, monitors and other accessories; miscellaneous electronics; TVs; fax machines; calculators; stereo equipment; and cordless and cell phones.</p><p>Microwaves will be accepted with a $5 fee and large appliances for a $40 fee per item.</p><p>Clothing and shoes also will be accepted.</p><p>Batteries and florescent light bulbs will not be accepted.</p><p>A second event will be July 30 and 31 at the Petaluma Goodwill Industries store at 1000 Lakeville St. That event, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., is in the parking lot of Goodwill's retail store.</p><p>— Lori A. Carter</p>