This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Community Corner

Got New Electronics for Christmas? Recycle the old at Saint Vincent de Paul Electronics Recycling Event

Saint Vincent de Paul
Electronics Recycling Event



Dallas & Surrounding Areas, GA.  – On
January 11th, 2014
, Saint 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 11th
event 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. 



 

Find out what's happening in Douglasvillewith free, real-time updates from Patch.



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/



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.

Find out what's happening in Douglasvillewith free, real-time updates from Patch.



 



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 651 W.
Memorial Dr. Dallas, GA
on January 11th 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




We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?