LAKEPORT, Calif. – Goodwill Industries of the Redwood Empire will hold an electronic waste and donation drive on Saturday, Jan. 8.

The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot at Bruno's Shop Smart, 355 Lakeport Blvd. in Lakeport.

The focus of the e-waste and donation drive is to eliminate electronic waste in the landfill and provide job training for people with disabilities or other barriers to employment.

E-waste is defined as electronic equipment at the end of its useful life, and includes computers, monitors, printers and other peripherals, televisions and cellular telephones.

While computers contain four hazardous materials – lead, mercury, arsenic and cadmium – computer monitors can contain up to 5 pounds of lead and other hazardous materials.

In order to maintain the integrity of personal information, Goodwill does not resell computers and receives certification that all computer hard-drives are shredded.

Goodwill is licensed as an electronic waste collector by the state of California and works with only state-licensed recyclers that dismantle and recycle materials in the United States.

In addition to this e-waste collection event, residents can donate their e-waste year-round at any of Goodwill's stores or attended donation centers.

Locations are listed in the telephone director, at www.gire.com or can be located by calling 707-525-0550.

In addition to e-waste, Goodwill is seeking donations of clothing, small appliances, household items and books in good condition.

Goodwill is a 501c3 charitable donation.