May 6, 2010

Over 400,000 Pounds of Electronic Waste Properly Recycled through Cox Virginia Recycling Events Held April 24

CHESAPEAKE , VA – Through electronic waste recycling events hosted by Cox Communications, more than 400,000 pounds of electronic waste were collected at three Virginia events. All events were held Saturday, April 24.

The free events attracted more than 2,000 residents who stopped by to properly dispose of old electronics ranging from calculators to computers to televisions. Events were held in Hampton Roads, Northern Virginia and Roanoke as follows:

Hampton Roads: Greenbrier Mall, Chesapeake
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Northern Virginia: George Mason University, Lot K, Fairfax
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Roanoke: Roanoke Civic Center
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cox was pleased to host these electronic recycling events. This initiative is in direct support of our own Cox Conserves commitment to preserve and protect the environment," said Leigh Woisard, Cox Vice President of Public Affairs. "At these events, there were literally truck loads of old electronics that were collected. Without those events, much of that electronic waste could have been improperly disposed of, further harming our environment."

The electronic was recycling event was held in partnership with Synergy Recycling as well as several other regional partners to include the City of Chesapeake, George Mason University, and 1-800-Got Junk.

In Hampton Roads and Roanoke, Synergy Recycling continues to offer free pick-up of electronic waste from business through May 31st. To make a collection appointment, business should contact Synergy Recycling at hrrecycling@synergyrecycling.com.

For more information, contact Felicia Blow at 757-222-8432 or felicia.blow@cox.com

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