Recycle Your Old Computer Equipment for Free at Southern California MacFair 2004.NORWALK, Calif. -- The Electronic Waste Recycling Act The Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 (EWRA) is a California law to reduce the use of certain hazardous substances in certain electronic products sold in the state. The act was signed into law September 2003. of 2003 makes it illegal in California to improperly dispose of old computer equipment. This year, the Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, MacFair 2004 (www.macfair.org) has made arrangements with ease e-waste, inc. (ease-e-waste.com) to provide attendees free disposal of their old computer equipment including monitors, CPU CPU in full central processing unit Principal component of a digital computer, composed of a control unit, an instruction-decoding unit, and an arithmetic-logic unit. , fax machines, printers, servers, phone systems and virtually any office electronics product. Attendees can drop off all their obsolete electronics at the ease e-waste recycling recycling, the process of recovering and reusing waste products—from household use, manufacturing, agriculture, and business—and thereby reducing their burden on the environment. truck at the Southern California MacFair 2004 on Saturday and Sunday, November 13-14, held at Cerritos College Cerritos College is a public comprehensive community college founded in 1955 located in Norwalk, California. It was named after Rancho Los Cerritos, a ranch that served prominently in the region in the 19th century. in Norwalk, California. All equipment will be recycled in compliance with the new California laws California Law consists of 29 codes, covering various subject areas, the State Constitution and Statutes. See also
"When you consider that some computer manufacturers charge about $45 plus shipping to recycle re·cy·cle tr.v. re·cy·cled, re·cy·cling, re·cy·cles 1. To put or pass through a cycle again, as for further treatment. 2. To start a different cycle in. 3. a. just one computer and monitor, we are thrilled thrill v. thrilled, thrill·ing, thrills v.tr. 1. To cause to feel a sudden intense sensation; excite greatly. 2. To give great pleasure to; delight. See Synonyms at enrapture. to be able to offer this service free to Macintosh users," states Keith Mueller, SoCal MacFair show manager. "So say your final good bye to your old Performa and Mac IIsi by cleaning out your garage and help save the environment." As a special bonus, all attendees that bring equipment to be recycled will receive a special coupon for up to $30 off a new Macintosh computer from LA Computer Company (lacomputercompany.com) Certain conditions apply, complete details on coupon. In addition, SoCal MacFair and ease e-waste, inc. will jointly conduct a charity cell phone drive at this year's event with all proceeds benefiting the Junior Diabetes Research Fund. Just bring any obsolete cell phones to the recycling area at the SoCal MacFair 2004 on Saturday or Sunday, November 13-14. Help us find a cure for this terrible disease. The Southern California MacFair 2004 (www.macfair.org), the region's largest Macintosh event, returns for its third year at Cerritos College in Norwalk, California -- just a short drive from all major California freeways. Over 40 companies are participating in the event. Hands-on workshops and classes are scheduled Friday-Sunday, November 12-14. The vendor expo, presentation seminars and recycling are Saturday and Sunday, November 13-14, from 10a-5p. Two-day advanced online registration for the vendor expo, presentation seminars and door prize entry is only $19, credit cards accepted (save up to $21 off the daily onsite admission fee). Please use priority code RC-1. Parking is free on Saturday and Sunday. Complete details including a growing list of participating companies, presentation seminars, training workshops and online advance registrations available at www.macfair.org. |
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