ADVISORY/Old and Unused Electronics Cluttering Your Home?; Recycling Opportunity at Best Buy in Philadelphia Area.

News Editors/Assignment Desks

ADVISORY...for Friday-Saturday (Aug. 22-23)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

Old Computers, TVs and Other Items to be Collected

Two Days Only

    What: For two days only, the King of Prussia Best Buy store in the
        Philadelphia area, will serve as a recycling collection site
        for unwanted electronic items. The special event will take
        place in the store parking lot on Friday, August 22 from 10
        am. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, August 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

        Due to the high cost of removing hazardous lead from picture
        tubes, there will be a $10 fee for each computer monitor and
        TV and a $20 charge for TVs over 27" and consoles. All other
        electronics will be recycled at no charge.

        Accepted items:                   Not accepted items:
        ---------------                   -------------------
        Computers, monitors, printers,    Microwaves, smoke detectors,
        fax machines, TVs, stereos,       major household appliances,
        VCRs, camcorders, cellular        such as refrigerators and
        phones, inkjet/printer            air conditioners
        cartridges, rechargeable
        batteries

    Why: The proper disposal of electronic items is an important issue
        for many people. Computers and televisions can contain
        materials such as lead and mercury that can be harmful to the
        environment if simply thrown in the trash. With 4 to 7 pounds
        of lead used to make an average picture tube, a few discarded
        TV sets can be as hazardous as a typical car battery. People
        wanting to get rid of electronics while remaining responsible
        often are unsure about what to do or where to go.

        Best Buy believes that everyone has a part in completing the
        recycling loop - that's why Best Buy became the first consumer
        electronics retailer to have a national recycling program. The
        Company started the program in 2001 to provide a simple, fun
        and convenient program for recycling electronics that protects
        the environment while raising awareness of recycling options.
        Best Buy has helped consumers recycle over 800,000 pounds of
        electronics in an environmentally responsible way since they
        began their program.

    For more information, visit
    http://communications.bestbuy.com/communityrelations/recycling.asp


    Where: Best Buy                    Note: King of Prussia Store
           310 Goddard Blvd            Only. No other area Best Buy
           King of Prussia, Pa.        stores will serve as recycling
           (near King of Prussia Mall) collection sites for this
                                       event.

    When: Friday, August 22 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
          Saturday, August 23 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.