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SUPPORT THE PROJECT JUST BECAUSE FOOD PANTRY…RECYCLE YOUR OLD APPLIANCES, TOOLS, AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT!

Ethically Recycle Your old A/C, Dehumidifier, or Refrigerator, Dryer, or Office Equipment and help needy local families at the same time! 


WHEN: Saturday, November 23, 2013, 1 p.m. until 4 p.m., RAIN OR SNOW OR SHINE!

WHERE: Parking Lot, First United Methodist Church, 120 West Main Street, Westborough, MA 01581

WHO: All Are Welcome!

ETHICAL RECYCLING FEES:


$25 EACH: Air Conditioners, Dehumidifiers, Refrigerators, Freezers, Wine Chillers, Water Coolers, Ice Makers, Refrigerated Vending Machines, and any other appliance that contains refrigerant chemicals (like Freon).

$20 EACH: Stoves, Washers, Dryers, Water Heaters, UPS Back-ups/Batteries, Large Printers, Large Copiers, Large Scanners, Microwave Ovens, Humidifiers, Heaters, Filing Cabinets, Chairs, Tables, Desks, ATM Machines (decommissioned), and non-refrigerated vending machines.

$10 EACH: Small Printers, Small Copiers, Small Scanners, Small Fax Machines, Stereo Speakers, Radios and Radio Equipment, CD Players, DVD Players, Blu-Ray Players, VCRs, Digital, Slide, and Overhead Projectors, Typewriters, Fans, Vacuum Cleaners, Power Tools, And Small Containers Of Household Batteries (like AA, AAA, C, D, and 9 Volt).

$5 EACH
: Still and Video Cameras and Lenses, Game Systems and Games, Toasters, Blenders, Mixers, Coffeemakers, Popcorn Poppers, And Small Kitchen Appliances.

$5 PER SMALL CONTAINER: Computer Parts And Peripherals like Matrix Switches, Multiplexers, Docking Stations, Modems, Keyboards, Mice, Routers, Circuit Boards, Power Supplies, Hard Drives, Memory, Cables, Cords, Wires, Small Computer Speakers.  Also: CDs, DVDs, Videotapes, Cassette Tapes, 8-Track Tapes, Reel-To-Reel Tapes, Remotes, Personal MP3 And CD Players, Answering Machines, Pagers, Tape Recorders, USB Media, Zip Disks, DLT Tapes, and Floppy Diskettes.

FREE: Cell phones, Smartphones (like iPhone), E-Readers (like Kindle and Nook), tablets (like iPad), PDAs, Laptop Computers, Desktop Computer Cases/Towers (except those with built-in or integral screens), Servers, Ink and Toner Cartridges.


NOT ACCEPTED:TVs, Monitors, Bulbs, Smoke Detectors, Thermostats, Thermometers, or Hazardous Materials.

PAYMENT: Recycling fees are payable by cash, check, MasterCard, or VISA.

PROCEEDS:
A portion of the proceeds benefits the Project Just Because Food Pantry.

DISCOUNTS: Discounts are available for Seniors and Teachers who recycle $25 or more worth of materials at this event. Please ask!

NOTES: Refrigerants will be removed from all collected items by certified contractors in accordance with federal environmental regulations. This event is a production of Ethical Electronics Recycling and exceeds the requirements of the Electronic Waste Code of Ethics--the highest set of electronics life-cycle standards on the planet. Nothing we collect will be tipped into landfills, incinerated as solid waste, or dumped in the developing world. To learn more, please visit: www.EthicalElectronicsRecycling.com.





QUESTIONS / HEAVY
ITEMS / SCHEDULE CONFLICTS:
Do you have a question about the event? Do you have an old A/C or other item that’s too heavy or awkward for you to lift or transport?  Do you have a schedule conflict and need a pickup at your home or business? Contact Christopher at 617-233-4120, or onehealthyocean@gmail.com, and we’ll do our best to accommodate you! (Additional fees may apply to pickups.

















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