5/21/2010

FREE ELECTRONICS RECYCLING MAY 27 - DROPOFF STARTING MAY 24


Spring cleaning? Upgrading your home technology? Drop off your unwanted electronic devices for FREE recycling by environmentally and socially responsible disposal firm Metech, in partnership with CMS's GreenUp FAST Committee.

When: Drop anytime from Monday, May 24th until the morning of Thursday, May 27th, when Metech will be picking up.

What: Metech accepts almost all electronics for recycling except large appliances like washing machines, stoves, AC Units, and refrigerators. If you plan to bring a large number of items please contact us first.

Where: By the door of the "Back Bay" (white storage structure) across from the front entrance to the CMS Elementary School Building at 129 Sherman Street.

Why: Discarded electronics can pose health hazards to people and the environment. Metech is an E-Stewards Program Certified recycler, ensuring that your old devices do not contribute to the global E-waste crisis.

For more information about the CMS E-Cycling event May 27, please contact CMS Technology Director Andy Fish (afish@cambridgemontessori.org) or Annie Lawson from the GreenUp CMS Committee (ramrose@attglobal.net)

For more information on the E-Stewards program, the growing problem of E-waste, and how what you do makes a difference: HYPERLINK "http://e-stewards.org/the-e-waste-crisis/"http://e-stewards.org/the-e-waste-crisis/



ALSO: A reminder from the Green Up Committee: Help support the greening of CMS and take a chance on winning a beautiful new bike! Buy tickets for the May 28 raffle to help the school convert to sustainable sources for its energy needs. Tickets are $10 each, and may be purchased from Nell and Laura in the ELMS and Primary offices, or from your friendly local GreenUp Committee member.

Thanks for your support!