[Durham INC] County news: rabid raccoons and e-recycling

[Pat Carstensen]

July 11, 2011Durham, NC - Late last week, Durham County Animal Control officials confirmed that a rabid raccoon found in Northern Durham County tested positive for rabies. The animal was located in the area of Falkirk Drive in the Heather Glenn subdivision.  The raccoon was killed by domestic dogs and submitted for rabies testing.  While the animal has been removed from the community, officials from the Durham County Animal Control Office warn the public that rabies remains a present risk in the territorial boundaries of the County, particularly wildlife. 
Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:35:23 -0400
From: lists at durhamcountync.gov
To: pats1717 at hotmail.com
Subject: County to Host Free E-Waste Recycling Event, August 13







	


  
	
    


  
  
  
    
	  
        
          
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County to Host Free E-Waste Recycling Event, August 13 

Event Gives Citizens A Unique Opportunity to Responsibly Recycle Computers And Other Electronics.  

July 11, 2011


Durham, NC- North Carolina laws are becoming increasingly stringent regarding what is allowed in landfills across the state.  As of July 1, televisions and computer equipment are banned from disposal in North Carolina's landfills, as a result of a law passed last year by the General Assembly.
 
In response to the recent disposal ban, the Durham County General Services Department has scheduled an E-Waste Recycling Event for Durham County residents and businesses to safely dispose of electronics and confidential documents.
 
The event, co-sponsored with Creative Recycling Systems, Inc., will be held from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m., on Saturday, August 13, 2011, at the Durham County Stadium located at 402 Stadium Drive, Durham.
 
Almost all electronic devices with a cord are accepted, including:
Computers, laptops, keyboards, mouse, printers, monitors, speakers, copiers, scanners, circuit boards, hard drives, computer parts, etc.Televisions, stereo equipment, tape players, receivers, amplifiers, and record playersKitchen electronics, such as microwaves, mixers, blenders, choppers, etc.Telephones, cell phones, and fax machinesHair dryers, curling irons, alarm clocks, and vacuum cleanersPower tools, cordless tools, etc.Electronic toys, such as keyboards and video game systems
 
"The State's new disposal ban on computers and televisions, which keeps electronic wastes out of our landfills, not only extends the life of the landfills but more importantly helps protect our environment from the impact of harmful components contained in electronics like mercury, lead and cadmium," said Brian Haynesworth, solid waste program manager for the Durham County General Services Department.  "This event gives the citizens of Durham a unique opportunity to responsibly recycle their computers and other electronics."
 
Residents are discouraged from bringing large appliances, refrigerators, air conditioners, or any other appliances that contain Freon to the E-Waste Recycling Event.
 
For more information about this electronics waste collection event contact Haynesworth at 919-560-0433 or via email at bhaynesworth at durhamcountync.gov. 
 
  
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Durham County Government
Deborah Craig-Ray


Assistant County Manager
(919) 560-0000
County Manager's Office
200 East Main Street
Durham, NC 27701



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(919) 560-0008
County Manager's Office
200 East Main Street
Durham, NC 27701

  
  
  	
  
  
  

 
  
      
    























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