[Durham INC] Durham Paper Shredding & E-Scrap Recycling Event Saturday

[Blalock, Amy]

CITY OF DURHAM

Office of Public Affairs

101 City Hall Plaza

Durham, NC 27701

 

 

News Release

 

For Details, Contact:

Amy Blalock

Sr. Public Affairs Specialist

(919) 560-4123 x 11253

(919) 475-7735 (cell)

Amy.Blalock at durhamnc.gov

 

For Immediate Release:  September 30, 2010

 

 

Durham Paper Shredding & E-Scrap Recycling Event Saturday

Free, Convenient Event Open to All Durham Residents and Businesses

 

What:              Paper Shredding and E-Scrap Recycling Event

 

Who:               City of Durham Solid Waste Management Department,
Sonoco Recycling, Shimar Recycling, and Synergy          

 

When:             Saturday, October 2, 2010, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

Where:            Sears Parking Lot at Northgate Mall

                        1058 W. Club Boulevard

Durham, N.C. 27701  

 

Fast Facts:

*         The event will accept nearly all electronic devices with a
cord, including:

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

o   Stereo equipment, tape players, receivers, amplifiers, record
players, speakers, etc.

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

o   Televisions

o   Telephones, cell phones, and fax machines

o   Hair dryers, curling irons, and vacuum cleaners

o   Power tools, cordless tools, etc.

 

*         Free confidential paper shredding will also be provided and
shredding guidelines are as follows:

o   Paper accepted for shredding may contain paper clips and staples  

o   Hanging file folders will not be accepted

 

*         This event will not accept large appliances, refrigerators,
air conditioners, or anything with Freon and is open to both Durham
residents and businesses.  

 

*         City staff will be on hand to unload all of the old
electronics and paper brought to the event.  

 

*         Durham residents who can't make this event can still safely
and conveniently recycle their old electronics. Computers and
televisions are accepted for recycling throughout the entire year at the
City's Household Hazardous Waste Facility. The facility, located at 1900
E. Club Blvd., is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
and Thursdays through Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.  

 

*         For more details about other items accepted at this facility,
contact Durham One Call at (919) 560-1200 or visit the City's website at
www.durhamnc.gov/departments/solid/hazardous_waste.cfm. 

 

About the Department of Solid Waste Management

The City of Durham's Department of Solid Waste Management promotes and
supports a high quality of life for the citizens 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, dumpster collection, cardboard collection, yard waste
collection, waste reduction and recycling, bulky item pick-up, street
cleaning, and disposal services.  For more information, visit the City's
website at www.durhamnc.gov/departments/solid/. 

 

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