Best Buy is partnering with Samsung in order to host a free consumer electronics recycling drive on 23-24 August in Denver, Colorado. The campaign coincides with Denver’s newly launched “Green Sunday”. In addition to offering free drop off services to residents, the first 100 visitors each day will receive a $5.00 Best Buy gift card.
Best Buy is one of many companies that chooses to participate in offering a variety of take-back programs, a concept that has been a hot topic amongst lawmakers.
There will be no charge for recycling a large number of electronic items including: Televisions (including console sets), computer monitors CPUs, regular landline and mobile phones, PDAs, pagers, inkjet and printer cartridges, keyboards/mice, rechargeable batteries, scanners, printers and fax machines, and stereo equipment.
Items that will not be accepted at the site include: Standard alkaline batteries, large household appliances (washers and dryers, refrigerators, etc.), dehumidifiers, microwaves, smoke detectors, and air conditioners.
According to a statement released by Best Buy: “Best Buy is committed to fueling its growth worldwide as a responsible, values-driven global corporation. This means Best Buy aspires to make business decisions that are considerate of economic value to shareholders, the ethical responsibility of the enterprise and impact on people, communities and the environment. As a result, Best Buy has taken the lead on a number of environmental initiatives. We are pleased to bring our recycling initiative to Denver in conjunction with Green Sunday and the upcoming Democratic National Convention.”
If you are unsure about a particular item, be sure to call ahead or visit the company’s website for more information: bestbuy.com/green or bestbuy.com/recycling
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