Thank You to our Community Event Partners:
Arizona Verified Document Destruction | Pima Council on Aging | RISE Recycling | Eller College of Management
Drive through, drop off, leave. That's how easy it is.
This one day eCycle event not only gives residents a secure way to recycle old documents, but also collects old cell phones, computers, laptops, parts, peripherals, and office equipment. All of these items have hazardous materials and should not be disposed of with your regular garbage. This event provides the community with the opportunity to properly recycle these items and support local non-profits.
When
Saturday, Nov. 7 | 9 a.m. to noon
Where
BBB Parking Lot, 434 S. Williams Blvd., Tucson
What to Bring
Computer equipment such as: PC systems, CPUs, monitors, mice, keyboards, printers, scanners, laptops, modems, hard drives, speakers, power cords, cables, phones, powers strips, desktop copiers, fax machines, small TVs (32" or smaller, no consoles) cell phones with batteries. NOTE: There will be a $15 charge for television sets.
Documents for shredding such as: old tax returns, bank statements, check book registers, credit card statements, medical records, NO PLASTIC PLEASE. That means no three ring binders, presentation folders or garbage bags. We'll accept data CD's if they are separated from paperwork. NOTE: There is a five box limit on paperwork.
Donations
Donations for shredding are appreciated. Your donations will support BBB's community and military outreach programs. Electronics and cell phone donations are free with the exception of televisions, which incur a charge of $15. All phone and electronic donations are tax deductible.
Where's my stuff going?
Electronics: All electronic items will be collected by RISE Recyling of Tucson, a special type of nonprofit corporation with a "community development" mission. Generous support from the City of Tucson has enabled RISE to provide employment opportunities to low income adults, the homeless, and other disadvantaged Tucsonans. In 2007 RISE employed more than 25 individuals, created four new full time jobs, provided job training to more than 250 individuals, and assisted 40 individuals in obtaining affordable housing.
Did you know? According to the EPA, of the 2.25 million tons of TVs, cell phones and computer products ready for disposal in 2007, only 18% (414,000 tons) was collected for recycling and 82% (1.84 million tons) went primarily to landfills.
Cell Phones: Cell phones are being collected by Pima Council on Agingas a fundraising effort. PCOA advocates for senior citizens in Pima County, offering many valuable programs including care giver programs, congregate and delivered meals, medical assistance, home repair, elder rights and medicare/insurance counseling.
Did you know? Nationwide, 130 million cellular phones go out of use annually, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. That creates an estimated 65,000 tons of electronic garbage.
Paperwork: All paperwork will be securely shred on-site by locally owned Arizona Verified Information Destruction (AVID). All shredded material is recycled. As an affordable risk management tool, outsourcing to a reputable “On-Site” shredding company like AVID has become a normal, economical and accepted part of doing business today. AVID, a BBB Accredited Business, has donated secure shredding service for this event for three years. They offer an array of convenient services to businesses and consumers in southern Arizona. For more information visit www.avidshred.com.
Did you know? Arizona is the identity theft capital of the U.S. - for the past six years.
Questions?
Call BBB at 520-888-5353 or email info@tucson.bbb.org.