[Durham INC] Durham Hosts E-Waste & Textile Recycling, Paper Shredding Event June 1

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News Release
For Immediate Release: May 21, 2019

Durham Hosts E-Waste & Textile Recycling, Paper Shredding Event June 1
Free Event Open to All Durham Residents

DURHAM, N.C. - Durham residents looking for an easy way to recycle electronics (e-waste), old textiles and clothing as well as shred confidential documents should attend the City of Durham's E-Waste, Textile Recycling, and Paper Shredding event<https://durhamnc.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1885> next month.

The City's Solid Waste Management Department is hosting this free event on Saturday, June 1 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Northgate Mall, located at 1058 W. Club Blvd., in the former Sears Auto Center parking lot. Staff will be on hand to assist with unloading old electronics, paper, and textiles.

E-Waste Recycling
Nearly all electronic devices with a cord will be accepted 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 in non-working condition.

Durham residents who can't attend this event can still safely and conveniently recycle their old electronics at no charge at the City's Waste Disposal and Recycling Center<http://durhamnc.gov/878/Waste-Disposal-Recycling-Center> (Transfer Station), located at 2115 E. Club Blvd. The facility is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to noon.

Textile Recycling

Items accepted on site by Green Zone<http://www.greenzonenc.com/> should be dry and clean and can be left in less-than-perfect condition (worn, torn or stained):

*        Bedding (comforter, sheets, pillow cases, blankets)

*        Belts

*        Boots

*        Coats

*        Curtains/Draperies

*        Dresses

*        Flip flops

*        Halloween costumes

*        Hats

*        Jackets

*        Jeans

*        Jerseys (sports)

*        Napkins (cloth)

*        Pajamas

*        Pants

*        Pet beds and clothing

*        Pillows

*        Purses

*        Scarves

*        Shirts

*        Shoes (single or in pairs)

*        Shorts

*        Skirts

*        Slippers

*        Socks (single or in pairs)

*        Stuffed animals

*        Suits

*        Sweaters

*        Sweatpants

*        Sweatshirts

*        Table linens

*        Ties

*        Towels

*        T-shirts

*        Undergarments

Paper Shredding
Confidential paper shredding will also be provided on site during this event. Shredding requirements 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.

About the City of Durham Solid Waste Management Department
The Solid Waste Management Department<https://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 Department supports the City's Strategic Plan<https://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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