Free Computer Recycling at PJ Networks
First of all, we would like to announce that Bobby Mac was the winner of the PJ Networks' drawing for a 20" widescreen plat-panel monitor at the Boot'vil promotional event for the Sugarland concert a few weeks ago. Congratulations, Bobby Mac!
Now for the main event:
For no charge, PJ Networks is now accepting computers at their Ruckersville shop for complete and proper recycling. We will remove the hard drive from each computer and completely erase it, then pull any bits and pieces that might be useful (true recycling!) before we take what's left to a properly state-authorized computer recycling center for you.
As a reminder, it is illegal to throw a computer or monitor (even laptops) into a public dumpster or trash can due to the fact that there are poisonous chemicals (such as lead and mercury) in some of the electronic components. Over time, those components can break down and the chemicals can seep into the ground and build up to toxic levels in the soil beneath the landfill and any groundwater that may be nearby.
In case you're interested, here's a good Wikipedia article on electronic waste: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_waste
Our Ruckersville shop is located on route 29 just south of route 33, in the Subway parking lot (at the end next to the BP gas station). If you have more than one or two computers that you want to drop off, please call ahead. We'll do whatever we can to help you to properly dispose of your old computer equipment. Unfortunately, we cannot accept CRT (old style) monitors at this point in time, but you can take them to Best Buy to be recycled. They will charge you a $10 fee, but you will receive a $10 gift card in return. Most importantly, if you recycle your old computer equipment you will be helping the environment, and you might even free up some room in that closet or basement!
If you have any questions, please call us at (434) 975-0122 or (434) 985-2561.
With a little effort here and there, we can all pitch in and help make the world a little cleaner!
-PJ
Posted by PJ Networks Blog at 9/21/2010 7:19 AM 
Categories: recycle, Charlottesville, computer, Greene, monitor, Albemarle, Ruckersville
Tags: recycle Charlottesville Ruckersville Greene monitor Albemarle computer
Categories: recycle, Charlottesville, computer, Greene, monitor, Albemarle, Ruckersville
Tags: recycle Charlottesville Ruckersville Greene monitor Albemarle computer
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