Dell, EPA To Host Earth Day Computer Recycling Drive
Washington, D.C., Event Scheduled Sunday, April 22
WASHINGTON (Business Wire EON/PRWEB ) April 13, 2007 --
Dell (NASDAQ:DELL) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will
host an Earth Day computer recycling event for consumers in the
Washington metropolitan area Sunday, April 22. The free event is part of
the company’s commitment to educating
consumers about responsible computer recycling options and keeping
information technology equipment out of landfills.
“We cannot think of a better day or more
appropriate place to partner with consumers and make a difference for
the environment,” said Joe Strathmann, Dell
senior manager of asset recovery services. “Through
public-private partnerships and initiatives, we are sending a clear
message that no computer should go to waste.”
Washington, D.C.-area residents can recycle any brand computer, monitor,
printer and other computer equipment by dropping off the items at the
event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT. Consumers are advised to remove all
data from hard drives and any removable media such as disks, PC cards,
flash drives and CD-ROMs. Televisions, stereo equipment and other
electronic appliances will not be accepted.
“This event provides D.C.-area residents an
easy opportunity to recycle unwanted computers and help protect the
environment,” said Molly O’Neill,
Assistant Administrator for the Office of Environmental Information and
Chief Information Officer. “Dell’s
commitment to corporate citizenship sets an example for other businesses
to follow.”
The event is also being supported by the National Recycling Coalition
and TechTurn. TechTurn will process the electronics equipment dropped
off during the event. Consumers can access the site at 13th and E
Streets, N.W.
Since 2003, Dell has partnered with several community-based
organizations to support or host similar events in markets including
Paris, France; Sydney, Australia; New York, Nashville and Oklahoma City.
Dell completed a rollout of its global recycling program in December
2006 and remains the only company in its industry to offer consumers
free and convenient product recycling worldwide, irrespective of product
purchase. The company has a goal to recover 125 million kilograms (about
275 million pounds) of product from customers by 2009.
For more information about Dell’s
environmental programs, visit www.dell.com/earth.
About Dell
Dell Inc. (NASDAQ:DELL) listens to customers and delivers innovative
technology and services they trust and value. Uniquely enabled by its
direct business model, Dell is a leading global systems and services
company and No. 25 on the Fortune 500. For more information, visit www.dell.com.
To get Dell news direct, visit www.dell.com/RSS.
About TechTurn
TechTurn is the trusted industry leader for technology recovery,
refurbishing and remarketing. Through its world-class facilities and
processes, TechTurn provides the foundation for sustainable technology,
providing companies with an economically smart, environmentally friendly
and risk-free method for the collecting, recycling and reselling of used
technology – so it can continue to benefit
others. Since 1999, TechTurn has been the preferred take-back partner
and information source for 300 of the Fortune 500 and the top four
computer manufacturers. These leading organizations provide TechTurn
with a non-stop supply of high-quality, high-value technology systems
and components that, after testing and certification, the company makes
available to customers worldwide. By extending the life of these
products, TechTurn is able to enrich the lives of millions while also
helping to significantly reduce the amount of e-waste that is filling
landfills and polluting the environment. For more information, visit www.techturn.com.
About the National Recycling Coalition
The National Recycling Coalition (NRC) is a 501(c)(3) membership
organization of recycling professionals and advocates from every region
of the country, in every sector of the waste reduction field. Local
recycling coordinators, state and federal regulators, corporate
environmental managers, environmental educators and advocates, and waste
management professionals are all members of NRC. Founded in 1978, NRC’s
objective is to eliminate waste and promote sustainable economies
through advancing sound management practices for raw materials in North
America. For more information, visit www.nrc-recycle.org.
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