ADVISORY/Old and Unused Electronics Cluttering Your Home? Recycling Opportunity at Best Buy in South Tampa.

News/Assignment Editors

ADVISORY...for Friday & Saturday (Nov. 9 & 10)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

Computers, TVs and Other Items to be Collected in Store Parking Lot

Two Days Only - November 9 and 10 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day

      What: For two days only, the Best Buy store in South Tampa, Fla.,
        will serve as a recycling collection site for unwanted
        electronic items. The special event will take place in the
        parking lot on Friday, November 9 and Saturday, November 10
        from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

        Most electronics will be collected and recycled at no charge.
        Due to the high cost of removing hazardous lead from picture
        tubes, there will be a $10 charge for each computer monitor
        and a $15 charge for each TV. Staff from Envirocycle, Inc.
        will be in the parking lot to remove items directly from
        vehicles.

        The event is being co-sponsored by Toshiba America Inc.

        Accepted items:
        Computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, TVs, stereos,
        camcorders, cellular phones, VCRs

        Not accepted items:
        Microwaves, smoke detectors, major household appliances, such
        as refrigerators and air conditioners


      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. 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 the Company has come up with a
        simple, fun and convenient program for recycling electronics
        that protects the environment while raising awareness of
        recycling options. South Tampa is among the first locations in
        Best Buy's plan to rollout recycling events nationwide.

      Where: Best Buy store
           1725 N. Dale Mabry Highway
           Dale Mabry and I-275, South Tampa

    Note: South Tampa store only. No other area Best Buy stores
    will serve as recycling collection sites for this event.

      When: Friday, November 9 and Saturday, November 10
          10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day

Minneapolis-based Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) is the nation's number one specialty retailer of consumer electronics, personal computers, entertainment software and appliances. The Company operates retail stores and commercial web sites under the names: Best Buy (BestBuy.com), Magnolia Hi-Fi (MagnoliaHiFi.com), Media Play (MediaPlay.com), On Cue (OnCue.com), Sam Goody (SamGoody.com), and Suncoast (Suncoast.com). The Company reaches consumers through more than 1,800 retail stores nationwide, in Puerto Rico and in the U.S. Virgin Islands.