Give Your Unwanted Electronics a Proper Sendoff!
askHRgreen.org to host free electronics recycling and shredding events
for Hampton Roads residents and businesses, Nov. 12 and 17
(Hampton Roads, Va., October 15, 2012) – In 2009 American consumers recycled only 25 percent of their unwanted electronics. That’s a figure askHRgreen.org would like to change in Hampton Roads by hosting two electronics recycling events Nov. 12 at the Home Depot at 325 Chatham Drive in Newport News and Nov. 17 at Mount Trashmore at the corner of Edwin Drive and South Boulevard in Virginia Beach.
Held in conjunction with America Recycles Day and co-presented by Synergy Recycling, both events will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and residents and businesses may bring up to one pickup truck full of electronic devices to be recycled. In addition, safe, secure document shredding will be available courtesy of Stealth Shredding.
“Don’t throw your old electronics out with the trash,” said Julia Hillegass, HRPDC Public Information and Community Affairs Administrator. “Proper electronics recycling is paramount because electronics contain hazardous waste that can be released into the air, soil and water and cause health and environmental risks. Hold on to your old electronics until events such as these, and we’ll take care of it for you.”
The following items will be accepted at both the askHRgreen.org electronics recycling events: Cell phones | Circuit boards | Computers/CPUs | Computer monitors | Computer peripherals (mouse, speakers, etc.) | Consumer electronics (DVD players, alarm clocks, etc.) | Documents | Fax machines | Home and office phones | Household appliances | Keyboards | Printers | Stereos | Telephone equipment | Televisions | VCRs.
The following items will not be accepted: Any unit with sludge or liquids | Cassette tapes | Household hazardous waste | Large appliances (refrigerators, stoves, washer dryers, etc.) | Smoke alarms and detectors | VHS tapes.
Electronics from the events will be taken to The Arc of the Virginia Peninsula where employees with disabilities will disassemble the equipment into various parts before being shipped to Synergy Recycling’s headquarters in Madison, N.C. There, the working parts of reusable items will be sold to new users, and non-working components will be shredded and processed into metal and plastic that can be reused in new products, such as consumer electronics, in place of new, non-renewable resources.
For more information about all things green in Hampton Roads, visit www.askHRgreen.org.
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About the HRPDC and askHRgreen.org
askHRgreen.org is your go-to resource for all things green in Hampton Roads— from recycling tips and pointers for keeping local waterways clean to water-saving ideas and simple steps to make local living easy on the environment. Launched in 2011, the region-wide public awareness and education campaign is administered through the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission and powered by the following members: The cities of Chesapeake, Franklin, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Poquoson, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, and Williamsburg; the counties of Gloucester, Isle of Wight, James City, Southampton, Surry and York; and HRSD. Like askHRgreen.org on facebook, follow on Twitter, tune in to YouTube and catch the “Let’s Talk Green” blog, written by a team of local experts.
Synergy Recycling
Synergy Recycling, LLC is a leading-edge electronics recycling firm located in the Piedmont Triad area of North Carolina. Services include de-manufacturing, asset recovery, certified data destruction of sensitive media and transportation services for the materials handled. Synergy Recycling is a certified electronics recycler under R2/RIOS, and holds third party certifications for quality (ISO 9001), environmental management (ISO 14001) and employee health and safety (OHSAS 18001). Certification to these standards requires a commitment to the highest level of environmental standards. Synergy’s policy is to prevent pollution, minimize solid waste, and comply with every environmental regulation to the letter.
The Arc of the Virginia Peninsula, Inc.
The Arc of the Virginia Peninsula, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the support and employment of people with developmental and other disabilities. Founded in 1953, The Arc provides services that range from adult day support to community homes to early childhood programs. In addition to being a valuable service provider, The Arc is a major employer throughout Hampton Roads, supporting over 600 individuals with disabilities through employment. The Arc launched its electronics recycling program in 2002, and its team disassembles a wide array of equipment collected throughout the community. The Arc and Synergy’s partnership offer a certified process for disposing of electronics responsibly while creating jobs for people with disabilities.
Stealth Shredding
With over 60 years in combined security experience, the Stealth team has seen it all. From corporate espionage to insurance fraud to identity theft, the Stealth team takes security seriously. Stealth prides itself on finding the best, most secure way to keep individuals and their information protected. The Stealth team prides themselves on exceptional customer service, cost effective destruction, and unparalleled privacy.
