INDIANAPOLIS -- Electronic waste is growing more prevalent as people ditch their old televisions, cell phones and other electronic devices for new gear, and the disposal of unwanted goods is often problematic.

Green Piece Indy and Workforce Inc. are offering an environmentally sound way to dispose of old electronic devices, 6News' Julie Pursley reported.

The organizations are holding rush-hour recycling events, like one held Wednesday morning at 62nd Street and Binford Boulevard on the north side, in hopes that people will "keep those electronics out of the landfill, especially electronics that can be toxic to the environment," said Renee Sweany, of Green Piece Indy.

Old computers, office equipment and TVs were among the many gadgets dropped off. The switch to digital spurred many of the TV abandonments.

"I've been wondering what to do with this thing," said Peg Neal, gleefully. "It's solved."

"Those were very old TVs," Jody Davis said. "They weren't going to make the switch. That was very apparent to me."

Workforce asked for a $10 donation for every television dropped off. The money will be used to pay for the safe disposal of lead tubes in old sets.

"The chance to dispose of some of these things in an environmentally friendly way is just great," said Kathleen Hartman.

Everything collected is brought to Workforce Inc.'s facility and taken apart before it is shipped to other recycling facilities.

"Essentially, we're miners. All of the metals are reprocessed," said Tom Gray, of Workforce.

Along with helping the environment, Workforce also has a social mission. It employs people who have been released from prison and helps them clean up their lives.

There will be another rush hour recycling drop-off next Wednesday on Madison Avenue, between Troy and Southern avenues on the south side.

The groups are considering holding events on the east and west sides of the city later in the summer, citing success of Wednesday morning's event.

Electronics items can also be dropped off during Workforce's normal business hours at 754 N. Sherman Dr. Monday through Friday until 4:30 p.m.