Dell, EPA To Host Earth Day Computer Recycling Drive.Washington, D.C., Event Scheduled Sunday, April 22 WASHINGTON -- Dell (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :DELL) and the Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), independent agency of the U.S. government, with headquarters in Washington, D.C. It was established in 1970 to reduce and control air and water pollution, noise pollution, and radiation and to ensure the safe handling and (EPA EPA eicosapentaenoic acid. EPA abbr. eicosapentaenoic acid EPA, n.pr See acid, eicosapentaenoic. EPA, n. ) will host an Earth Day computer recycling Most major Computer manufacturers offer some form of recycling, often as a free replacement service when purchasing a new PC. At the user's request they may mail in their old computer, or arrange for pickup from the manufacturer. event for consumers in the Washington metropolitan area The Washington Metropolitan Area, formally known as the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV MSA is a U.S. Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) as defined by the United States Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as of November 2004. Sunday, April 22. The free event is part of the company's commitment to educating consumers about responsible computer recycling options and keeping information technology equipment out of landfills. "We cannot think of a better day or more appropriate place to partner with consumers and make a difference for the environment," said Joe Strathmann, Dell senior manager of asset recovery services. "Through public-private partnerships and initiatives, we are sending a clear message that no computer should go to waste." Washington, D.C.-area residents can recycle any brand computer, monitor, printer and other computer equipment by dropping off the items at the event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT EDT abbr. Eastern Daylight Time EDT Eastern Daylight Time EDT n abbr (US) (= Eastern Daylight Time) → hora de verano de Nueva York EDT . Consumers are advised to remove all data from hard drives and any removable media In computer storage, removable media refers to storage media which can be removed from its reader device, conferring portability on the data it carries. A removable drive is a reader device for such media. such as disks, PC cards, flash drives and CD-ROMs. Televisions, stereo equipment and other electronic appliances will not be accepted. "This event provides D.C.-area residents an easy opportunity to recycle unwanted computers and help protect the environment," said Molly O'Neill, Assistant Administrator for the Office of Environmental Information and Chief Information Officer. "Dell's commitment to corporate citizenship Corporate Citizenship The extent to which businesses are socially responsible in meeting legal, ethical and economic responsibilities placed on them by shareholders. The aim it to create higher standards of living and quality of life in the community in which it operates, while sets an example for other businesses to follow." The event is also being supported by the National Recycling Coalition and TechTurn. TechTurn will process the electronics equipment dropped off during the event. Consumers can access the site at 13th and E Streets, N.W. Since 2003, Dell has partnered with several community-based organizations to support or host similar events in markets including Paris, France; Sydney, Australia; New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , Nashville and Oklahoma City Oklahoma City (1990 pop. 444,719), state capital, and seat of Oklahoma co., central Okla., on the North Canadian River; inc. 1890. The state's largest city, it is an important livestock market, a wholesale, distribution, industrial, and financial center, and a farm . Dell completed a rollout of its global recycling program in December 2006 and remains the only company in its industry to offer consumers free and convenient product recycling worldwide, irrespective of irrespective of prep. Without consideration of; regardless of. irrespective of preposition despite product purchase. The company has a goal to recover 125 million kilograms (about 275 million pounds) of product from customers by 2009. For more information about Dell's environmental programs, visit www.dell.com/earth. About Dell Dell Inc. (NASDAQ:DELL) listens to customers and delivers innovative technology and services they trust and value. Uniquely enabled by its direct business model, Dell is a leading global systems and services company and No. 25 on the Fortune 500. For more information, visit www.dell.com. To get Dell news direct, visit www.dell.com/RSS. About TechTurn TechTurn is the trusted industry leader for technology recovery, refurbishing and remarketing. Through its world-class facilities and processes, TechTurn provides the foundation for sustainable technology, providing companies with an economically smart, environmentally friendly and risk-free method for the collecting, recycling and reselling of used technology - so it can continue to benefit others. Since 1999, TechTurn has been the preferred take-back partner and information source for 300 of the Fortune 500 and the top four computer manufacturers. These leading organizations provide TechTurn with a non-stop supply of high-quality, high-value technology systems and components that, after testing and certification, the company makes available to customers worldwide. By extending the life of these products, TechTurn is able to enrich the lives of millions while also helping to significantly reduce the amount of e-waste that is filling landfills and polluting the environment. For more information, visit www.techturn.com. About the National Recycling Coalition The National Recycling Coalition (NRC NRC abbr. 1. National Research Council 2. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Noun 1. NRC - an independent federal agency created in 1974 to license and regulate nuclear power plants ) is a 501(c)(3) membership organization of recycling professionals and advocates from every region of the country, in every sector of the waste reduction field. Local recycling coordinators, state and federal regulators, corporate environmental managers, environmental educators and advocates, and waste management professionals are all members of NRC. Founded in 1978, NRC's objective is to eliminate waste and promote sustainable economies through advancing sound management practices for raw materials in North America. For more information, visit www.nrc-recycle.org. Dell is a trademark of Dell Inc. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. |
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