Electronics can be recycled Jan. 13
Del Sur will host a free electronics recycling event on Saturday, Jan. 13, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for unwanted computers, monitors, televisions, cell phones and other electronic waste.
The event will take place in Del Sur’s parking lot, 16010 Camino Del Sur in North County.
Due to the high lead and mercury content present in electronics, it has been illegal to dispose of them in the trash since 2001. Violations carry fines as high as $25,000 per item because the harmful chemicals, if left in a landfill, leech into the environment.
At the event, certificates of assured destruction will be issued.
For more information, visit www.recyclesandiego.com or call (866) 525-6655.

Binder sees way to top of field
The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) recently presented its Lifetime Achievement Award to Perry S. Binder, M.D., of Gordon, Binder and Weiss Vision Institute, 8910 University Centre Lane.
“The academy bases its award on a point system, and in order to receive a lifetime achievement award you have to have taught for at least 30 years,” Binder said. “It was very nice to be acknowledged and I was extremely satisfied and appreciative to be recognized amongst my peers.”
Six doctors were honored by the AAO for their contributions to the ophthalmology industry and the academy.
Serving as in instructor, writing scientific papers and posters, chairing a subspecialty and working on a committee were among the contributions featured.
“I originally wanted to be a kidney transplant specialist but then I rotated into ophthalmology, which involved microsurgery and photography, plus I had a master’s in microbiology and all three sort of came together and landed me here,” Binder said.
For information, call (858) 455-6800 or visit www.aao.org.