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February 14, 2002                                                                                                                                          Anastasia Nicole

                                                                                                                               Waste Prevention and Recycling Specialist

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                                   (925) 906-1801                                                                                                                                          email: anastasia@wastediversion.org

Additional contact(s): Staples Store, Pleasant Hill            (925) 691-4060        

                                    www.staples.com/recycle                          

Staples Stores in Contra Costa to Accept Old Computers for Presidents’ Day

           Staples Stores will take back old computers for reuse and recycling on February 17^th and 18^th.  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).  In Contra Costa County, you can bring your old computer equipment to the Staples Stores in Pleasant Hill, San Ramon, Pittsburg, Pinole, and El Cerrito on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Monday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.  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.  People who bring in a complete computer system (including hard drive, monitor, mouse, and keyboard) 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.

        To confirm whether they will accept a certain type of computer equipment (especially anything unusual), individuals can call the Pleasant Hill store at 691-4060 or the San Ramon store at 552-1960. 

Additional Note:  Mark your calendars for April 20th if you cannot make the Staples event or have other electronic items you would like to recycle at no charge.  The Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority and the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District will hold a combined electronics and household hazardous waste collection event in Danville on Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  The event will be open to residents of Contra Costa County only.  Call 1-800-207-8222 to schedule an appointment.

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