[Dodp3] fyi, computer recyling and $ rebate, Staples Computer Reuse & Recycling

[Engbert, Edward - SREO]

this is being forwareded from the Waste Reduction Listserv FYI.  I
apologize for any duplication this may cause.  

Note:  I called a local Staples store and was able to confirm that this
information is true, especially the $100 rebate.  
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STAPLES STORES WILL TAKE OLD COMPUTERS FOR REUSE AND RECYCLING 

FEB. 17 & 18
Staples, which operates more than 1,400 "superstores" for office
supplies, will accept computer equipment for reuse and recycling at its
stores nationwide this Sunday, February 17 and Monday, February 18
(Presidents' Day).  Individuals and businesses can bring in their old
computer equipment, including monitors and hard drives.  There is no
charge for this service.  

Through a partnership with Gifts in Kind International, computers will
be refurbished and given to children's organizations in communities
across the country.  Computers that are unable to be rebuilt "will be
recycled responsibly to generate reusable materials," according to the
press release.

To find the locations of Staples stores, see their website at:
http://www.staples.com   Click on "Find a Store" at the top.  If you
click on "United States" and give your city or zip code, it will find
the closest stores, and will give their address and phone number.  To
confirm store hours and whether they will accept a certain type of
computer equipment (especially anything unusual), people can call the
store directly. 

People who bring in old computer equipment to Staples during this event
can receive a $100 savings on a new computer with an Intel Pentium 4
processor, or $20 off a purchase of $100 or more for other Staples
products purchased during those two days. 


Please let me know if you have any questions. 
Thanks, 

Ed  Engbert 
Regional Environmental Coordinator (REC)
Army Southern Regional Environmental Office 
101 Marietta Street, NW, Suite 3120 
Atlanta, GA 30303-2711 

Phone: 404-524-5061, ext 228 
Facsimile: 404-524-5162 
Email Address: eengbert at sreo.army.mil 

Check out the SREO homepage at:
http://aec.army.mil/prod/usaec/ro/southern/sreo.htm