SULPHUR, La. – March 31, 2025 Demonstrating a strong commitment to environmental stewardship, hundreds of Southwest Louisiana residents participated in the annual CITGO E-Recycle Day at the West-Cal Arena & Events Center on Saturday.
Residents took advantage of this opportunity to responsibly dispose of their unwanted electronics at no cost. Items collected included computers, printers, fax machines, TVs, sound equipment, landline and cell phones, tablets, gaming consoles, and more. The event saw a steady stream of nearly 400 vehicles, with collections filling 6 extra-large roll-off boxes—equivalent to 4 semitrailers. Notably, participants recycled 394 light bulbs and several items containing mercury.
“We are pleased to have hosted this event for 17 years, during which we have collected more than 587 tons of electronic waste,” said Sterling Neblett, CITGO Lake Charles vice president and general manager. “This event emphasizes our commitment to environmental responsibility and proper waste disposal. We are thrilled to see our community actively participating in recycling efforts and helping to keep hazardous materials out of landfills.”
CITGO E-Recycle Day alternates annually between the cities of Sulphur and Lake Charles, ensuring convenient access for residents in both regions. Organized by the CITGO Lake Charles Refinery, the event was a success thanks to the support of partners including the City of Sulphur, Hine Environmental Services, West-Cal Arena & Event Center, and the City of Lake Charles Wastewater Division.
Rain or shine, TeamCITGO volunteers unloaded old electronics at the 17th annual CITGO E-Recycle Day, showcasing their commitment to environmental stewardship.
Each year, TeamCITGO volunteers enjoy the search for relics among the recycled items.
About CITGO
CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO owns and operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, La.; Lemont, Ill.; and Corpus Christi, Texas, and wholly and/or jointly owns 42 active terminals, six pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,600 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 807,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), CITGO ranks as the fifth largest and is one of the most complex independent refiners in the United States. CITGO transports and markets transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals and other industrial products, and supplies a network of approximately 4,000 locally owned and independently operated branded retail outlets, all located east of the Rocky Mountains.