[Durham INC] Fwd: [owdna] Durham Hosts E-Waste, Tree Recycling & Paper Shredding Event January 21

Tue Jan 10 17:33:54 EST 2017

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Subject: [owdna] Durham Hosts E-Waste, Tree Recycling & Paper Shredding
Event January 21
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*CITY OF DURHAM*

*Office of Public Affairs*

101 City Hall Plaza

Durham, NC 27701

*News Release*

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Amy Blalock

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(919) 560-4123 x 11253 <(919)%20560-4123>

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Amy.Blalock at DurhamNC.gov

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For Immediate Release: January 10, 2017

*Share! * #Durham hosts free e-waste, Christmas tree recycling & paper
shredding event Jan. 21 http://bit.ly/2j1Dcku

*Durham Hosts E-Waste, Christmas Tree Recycling & Paper Shredding Event*

*Free and Convenient Event Open to All Durham Residents*

DURHAM, N.C. – Durham residents looking for an easy and free way to recycle
electronic waste, shred confidential documents, and drop-off of their live
Christmas trees should attend the City of Durham E-Waste Recycling & Paper
Shredding Event later this month.

The event will be on Saturday, January 21, 2017, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on
the visitor side of the Durham County Memorial Stadium
<http://dconc.gov/residents/county-stadium>, located at 750 Stadium Dr.
Staff will be on hand to unload old electronics, trees, and paper.

The event, sponsored by the City of Durham Solid Waste Management Department
<http://durhamnc.gov/832/Solid-Waste-Management>, Sonoco Recycling
<http://www.sonocorecycling.com/>, Shimar Recycling <http://www.shimar.com/>,
Synergy Recycling <http://www.synergyrecycling.com/>, and Durham County
Government <http://dconc.gov/>, will accept nearly all electronic devices
with a cord, including:

·        Computers, laptops, keyboards, mice, printers, monitors, speakers,
copiers, scanners, circuit boards, hard drives, computer parts, etc.

·        Televisions, stereo equipment, tape players, receivers,
amplifiers, record players, etc.

·        Kitchen electronics, such as microwaves, mixers, blenders,
choppers, etc.

·        Telephones, cell phones, and fax machines

·        Hair dryers, curling irons, alarm clocks, and vacuum cleaners

·        Power tools, cordless tools, etc.

·        Electronic toys, such as keyboards and video game systems

·        This event will *not* accept large appliances, refrigerators, air
conditioners, or any other appliances that contain Freon.

Confidential paper shredding will also be provided on site. Requirements
for shredding include:

·        Paper may contain paper clips and staples; however, hanging file
folders will not be accepted.

·        Only paper should be brought for shredding. CDs, DVDs, and other
non-paper items will not be accepted.

·        All paper should be loose and not in binders or other binding
items made of non-paper.

·        Residents may be present to observe their confidential document
shredding if the amount to be shredded can fit into one 96-gallon roll cart
(approximately 240 pounds of material or approximately eight small, banker
boxes of material).

·        Participants with larger quantities will have items placed in
boxes to be shredded off-site at Shimar Recycling’s secure facility.

Requirements for live Christmas tree drop-off include:

·        Trees taller than six feet should be cut in half.

·        Remove all decorations and hardware, including tinsel, lights,
garland, ornaments, nails, and stands.

·        Do not place trees in bags.

Residents who can’t make this event can still safely and conveniently
recycle their old electronics at the City’s Waste Disposal and Recycling
Center <http://durhamnc.gov/878/Waste-Disposal-Recycling-Center>. The
Center will also accept live Christmas trees at no charge from now through
Saturday, February 4. Trees delivered after February 4 will be subject to
the usual disposal fees. The Center, located at 2115 E. Club Blvd., is open
Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 7:30 a.m.
to noon.

For information about items accepted at this event or the City’s recycling
facilities, contact Durham One Call
<http://durhamnc.gov/1439/Durham-One-Call> at (919) 560-1200 or visit the
City’s Solid Waste Management Department Web page
<http://durhamnc.gov/832/Solid-Waste-Management>.

*About the City of Durham Solid Waste Management Department*

The Solid Waste Management Department
<http://durhamnc.gov/832/Solid-Waste-Management> promotes and supports a
high quality of life for the residents of Durham by providing
comprehensive, responsive, environmentally-safe, efficient, and
cost-effective solid waste collection, recycling, and disposal
programs. Department services include roll-out cart collection, cart
delivery and repair service, cardboard collection, yard waste collection,
waste reduction and recycling, bulky item pick-up, and disposal services.
The departmental supports the City’s Strategic Plan
<http://durhamnc.gov/183/Strategic-Plan> by providing professional
management that contributes to creating thriving, livable neighborhoods as
well as an innovative and high-performing organization.

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