Inatel's electronic waste collection campaign takes place in Santa Rita do Sapucaí and other cities in the region

Among the materials that can be taken to the collection point are televisions, smartphones, computers, batteries and other electronic equipment. The initiative aims to prevent these items from being discarded in common trash or in inappropriate places, reducing the risks of soil and water contamination.

After collection, the equipment undergoes screening. Items in good condition can be donated to charities or have their components reused. Materials that are unusable are sent to companies specialized in the treatment and disposal of electronic waste.

The campaign is part of Social Responsibility Day activities and is part of the “Electronic Waste – Don’t discard this idea” project, developed by Inatel since 2008. According to the institution, more than 720 tons of electronic waste have already been collected over this period.

In addition to Santa Rita do Sapucaí, the project's collection schedule this semester includes actions in other cities in the region. The next scheduled dates are: October 23, in Jesuânia; November 5, in Andradas; November 13, in Carmo de Minas; November 24, in São Lourenço; and December 2, in Cambuí.

Cities interested in hosting the campaign can contact the organizing team through the project website or by email at [email protected].