[Durham INC] Durham Paper Shredding and E-Waste 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 22, 2011

 

 

Durham Hosts Free Paper Shredding and E-Waste Recycling Event Saturday

Free, Convenient Waste Reduction Event Open to Durham Residents and Businesses

 

What:              Free Paper Shredding and E-Waste Recycling Event

 

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

 

When:             Saturday, September 24, 2011, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

 

Where:            Sears Parking Lot at Northgate Mall

1058 W. Club Blvd.

Durham, N.C. 27701

 

Fast Facts:

·         The event 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 cleaner

§  Power tools, cordless tools, etc.

§  Electronic toys such as keyboards and video game systems

 

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

§  Paper accepted for shredding may contain paper clips and staples  

§  Hanging file folders will not be accepted

§  Residents are welcome to wait while their paper is shredded

 

·         This event will not accept large appliances, refrigerators, air conditioners, or anything with Freon.

 

·          Both Durham residents and businesses are welcome to participate in this event.

 

·         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 at the City's Waste Disposal and Recycling Center (Transfer Station). The facility, located at 2115 E. Club Blvd., is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to noon. 

 

·         For more information about items accepted at this event or the City's recycling facilities, contact Durham One Call at (919) 560-1200 or visit the City's website at www.DurhamNC.gov/Departments/Solid/WR_Transfer.cfm.

 

About the Solid Waste Management Department

The City of Durham's Solid Waste Management Department 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. For more information, visit www.DurhamNC.gov/Departments/Solid. 

 

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