HOUSTON -- To encourage consumers to recycle electronic devices in an environmentally sound manner, Sony Electronics Inc. and Waste Management Recycle America are asking Houston-area residents to take action and recycle their old electronics for free on America Recycles Day this Saturday.

Residents can take part in the event between  9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at four Harris County locations:

1. Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway Humble, TX 77338

2. Space Center Houston. 1601 NASA Parkway, Houston, TX 77058

3. Reliant Park. 8299 Kirby Drive Houston, TX 77054

4. Montgomery County Precinct 3 Recycling. 1122 Pruitt Road Spring, TX 77380

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 82 percent of the 2.25 million tons of old TVs, cell phones and computer products generated in the last two years ended up in landfills.

Typically, residents would need to pay for their electronics to be properly collected and recycled, but as part of their ongoing efforts to help consumers recycle electronic devices safely, Sony Electronics and Waste Management are picking up the tab for this weekend's event, where any brand of electronics will be collected for free.

"Providing the highest level of service and support doesn't stop once a purchase is made.  We believe it is Sony's responsibility to provide customers with end-of-life solutions for all the products we manufacture," said Stan Glasgow, president and chief operating officer of Sony Electronics. 

This coming February, all television stations will transition from broadcasting on analog airwaves to digital. Some older televisions will not be able to pick up the digital transmission, so Sony Electronics and Waste Management are taking a proactive approach to this issue by offering residents a permanent network of drop-off points that gives consumers a convenient way to recycle their old televisions through the Take Back Recycling Program, through which this weekend's event is possible. 

"People are seeking services to help them recycle electronic waste responsibly and economically," said Patrick DeRueda, president of WM Recycle America. "We hope to collect as much recyclable material as possible through this free event."

A complete list of eCycling drop-off centers can be found at www.sony.com/recycle.