Best Buy (NYSE:BBY):
What: Best Buy will host a two-day electronics recycling event
at the Gulf Gate Best Buy store, Houston, from 10 a.m. to
4 p.m. Friday, September 21 and Saturday, Sept. 22. The
first 100 recyclers each day will receive a $5 Best Buy
gift card.
Accepted Items: Not Accepted Items:
-- Computers/CPUs -- Microwaves
-- Computer monitors -- Smoke detectors
-- Printers -- Air conditioners
-- Fax machines -- Major household appliances
-- TVs -- Regular alkaline batteries
-- Stereos
-- VCRs
-- DVD players
-- Camcorders
-- Phones, including cellular phones
-- Rechargeable batteries
-- Ink jet and printer cartridges
Throughout the year, cell phones, inkjet/toner cartridges
and rechargeable batteries can be recycled at recycling
kiosks standing in the front entrance of all Best Buy
stores across the U.S.
Cost: Most items will be recycled at no charge.
$5 fee for computer monitors and televisions up to 27"
$10 fee for televisions larger than 27" and console TVs.
There is no charge for Insignia and Dynex brand computer monitors made by Best Buy.Why: In addition to the recycling collection event, Best Buy
has several established recycling programs for consumers,
from free recycling drop-off kiosks at each store entrance
for DVDs, CDs, PDAs, cell phones, rechargeable batteries
and inkjet cartridges to a grant program to assist
community and nonprofit organizations that collect
e-waste. Consumers can find more information about
recycling at Best Buy stores online at
www.BestBuy.com/recycling.
When and Friday, September 21: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Saturday, September 2: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Gulfgate Best Buy (store parking lot)
510 Gulfgate Center Mall
Houston, TX 77087-3022
Phone: 713-242-7195 Contacts:
Media Contact:
Kelly Groehler, 612-291-6115
kelly.groehler@bestbuy.com
