Amazon Celebrates America Recycles Day with E-Waste Collection Events in Five U.S. Cities on November 15

SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On Thursday, November 15, Amazon will host electronic waste collection
events in five cities across the U.S., including Dallas, Denver,
Seattle, San Jose, and Washington D.C., in celebration of America
Recycles Day, a national initiative of Keep America Beautiful. Amazon
invites residents to bring their old or unwanted television sets,
computer monitors, cell phones, faxes, printers and other consumer
electronics to event locations between 11:00 am – 7:00 pm local time.
There is no charge to drop off items or participate in the events.

For these events, Amazon is partnering with the leading recycler of
e-waste in the US, ERI.
ERI recycling experts will be on site to talk about why it’s so
important to properly dispose of electronics. The Amazon
Treasure Truck will also be on site to thank attendees for stopping
by and for properly recycling their electronics. Nearly 100% of e-waste
is recyclable, but most is sent to landfill or incinerated – creating
environmental and human health risks. These events make it easy for
residents to do their part to protect their communities and the
environment.

“We’re excited to host these e-waste collection events in cities across
the U.S. on November 15 to celebrate America Recycles Day,” said Kitt
Karhohs, Senior Manager for Sustainability Services at Amazon. “Amazon
is committed to making it easy for people to recycle their electronics –
helping them reduce their environmental footprint and keep recyclable
products out of landfill.”

All electronics collected at the events will be processed by ERI at its
dual-certified, sustainable facilities and all digital data will be
completely destroyed.

Learn more about the series of Amazon events being held on America
Recycles Day at: https://amazoncelebratesamericarecycle.splashthat.com

EVENT TIMING:					Thursday, November 15, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm local time
EVENT LOCATIONS:					Dallas area at Globe Life Park (Lot M), 1200 Pennant Dr, Arlington, TX 76011
					Denver at Broncos Stadium at Mile High (Lot C), 1701 Bryant St, Denver, CO 80204
					San Jose at Eastridge Center (Parking lot between Macy’s & JCPenney, near VTA station): 2200 Eastridge Loop, San Jose, CA 95122
					Seattle area at Marymoor Park – Lot B: 6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE, Redmond, WA 98052
					Washington D.C. area at FedEx Field (Lot A), 1600 Fedex Way, Landover, MD 20785

Contacts

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Amazon:
Cori Amberger, camberger@theoutcastagency.com
or
ERI:
Paul
Williams, paul.williams@eridirect.com,
310/569-0023