by Timothy Rutt

On the heels of today's e-waste roundup, John Smith of Neighbors Empowering Youth (NEY) says that their instructional building at 2662 N. Fair Oaks Ave. has been authorized as an e-waste facility,

"As you know Neighbors Empowering Youth's mission is to provide computers and technology training to students in low-income families in the Pasadena, Altadena area," Smth writes.  "To do this we are constantly looking for donations of out-of-service computer systems, laptops and monitors. Some of the systems we receive are perfect for programs and some require minor refurbishment. Others are too old to use the current software and must be disposed of in an environmentally friendly and responsible manner.

"To accomplish this, Neighbors Empowering Youth applied for and received authorization from the California E- waste Authority to operate as a recognized e- waste collection facility. The good part about this is that we will be able to continue our mission to provide low-cost and/or donated computers to the community.. We can also partner with faith-based and community-based organizations in shared fundraising opportunities … Altadena and Pasadena residents can drop off their electronic waste at the Neighbors Empowering Youth (NEY) community technology center located at 2662 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Monday through Friday 10 AM– 5 PM."