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Saint Vincent de Paul e-waste Recycling Event

Saint Vincent de Paul Electronics Recycling Event

 

St. Mountain & Surrounding Areas, GA.  – On January 4th, 2014Saint Vincent de Paul will be providing an environmentally sound solution to the proper disposal of electronic waste as part of their commitment to the environment.  The January 4thevent will take place on Saturday between 10:00am and 2:00pm Saint Vincent de Paul will be teaming up with IMS Electronics (GA) to help the community dispose of their unwanted home computers and electronics. This event is open to the public, residents and businesses. 

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IMS Electronics is accepting most home electronics, including computers, televisions, monitors, printers, fax machines, small household appliances, cell phones FREE of charge. For a detailed list of items accepted, please go to: www.imselectronics.com/electronics-recycling/accepted-materials/

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 CRT devices (TV’s and Monitors) will also be accepted however there will be a $5 charge for each CRT monitors, $10 charge for each CRT TVs and $30 charge for each large projection or wooden console and Plasma TVs because of the high cost to recycle these devices.

 

Unaccepted materials include items containing biohazards, hazardous waste, freon, or liquids of any type, smoke detectors, or radioactive materials.

 

IMS Electronics is one of Georgia’s R2 (Responsible Recyclers) certified companies.  They are unique in that IMS has a heritage in recycling, dating back to 1954. IMS Electronics Recycling division is now one of the nation’s largest employers in the e-waste recycling industry.  IMSE meets the highest standards of electronic waste collection, maintaining their R2, OSHAS 18001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 certifications.  To learn more about IMS Electronics Recycling, please visit www.imselectronics.com or call (770) 776–4210.

 

IMS Electronics will have trucks and personnel staged in the parking lot of the Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Store located at 4871 Memorial Dr. Stone Mountain, GA on January 4th to collect and dispose of any household unwanted personal computer and electronic equipment in an environmentally safe and environmentally friendly way.

If you are a Corporation or Business and you want to participate in this event or for more information, please contact IMS Electronics Business Development Representative, Teresa Williams at 770-776-4210 or via Email:  teresaw@imselectronics.com

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