[Durham INC] Durham Hosts Paper Shredding, E-Waste & Tree Recycling Event Jan. 14

[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:  December 6, 2011

 

 

 

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


Free, Convenient Event Open to Area Residents and Businesses

 

What:              Paper Shredding, E-Waste, and Christmas Tree
Recycling Event

 

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

 

When:             Saturday, January 14, 2012, 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:

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

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

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

o   Telephones, cell phones, and fax machines

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

o   Power tools, cordless tools, etc.

o   Electronic toys, such as keyboards and video game systems

 

*         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

o   Residents are welcome to wait while their paper is shredded

 

*         Christmas trees will also be accepted at this event. Trees
taller than six feet should be cut in half. Residents should remove all
decorations and hardware, including tinsel, lights, garland, ornaments,
nails, and stands.

 

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

 

*         Staff will be on hand to unload all old electronics and papers
brought to the event. 

 

*         This event is open to area residents and businesses.  

 

*         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 
http://DurhamNC.gov/ich/op/swmd/Pages/wr_transfer.aspx. 

 

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 http://DurhamNC.gov/ich/op/swmd.

 

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