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That's not the case with electronic waste. Consumers and businesses discarded some 2.25 million tons of e-waste in 2007, according to EPA, with the majority of it disposed of primarily in landfills where the precious metals cannot be recovered and hazardous substances can leach into the ground and contaminate soil and water.
To help make it a little easier for employees and people who live in many of the communities we serve, Verizon kicked-off a series of 13 recycling rallies in Temple Terrace, FL, last week. "We collected 19 pallets of e-waste," reported John Dorn, a project manager who cris-crossed the country to organize recycling rallies for Verizon.
Last year, Verizon hosted 10 recycling rallies in places like Ashburn, VA; Basking Ridge, NJ; and Richardson, TX. These events collected more than 425,000 pounds of e-waste, that's roughly equivalent to the weight of 12 charter buses.
Upcoming recycling events and resources:
The next Verizon Recycling Rallies will be held in Chandler, AZ, and Wilmington, NC. We'll provide dates for each of the 13 events as they near, so check back from time to time.
In the meantime, if you just can't wait to get rid of that old fax machine, PC or other electronic device, the EPA offers some suggestions on where to go.
Recycling is a big part of how we do business:
Since 2008, Verizon has collected 4.3 million no-longer-used wireless phones through the HopeLine phone recycling and reuse program, keeping the devices out of landfills and turning them into support for domestic violence survivors.
And late last year, Verizon Wireless launched its Trade-In Program, which allows customers from any wireless carrier to get value from no-longer-used wireless devices and help the environment at the same time. Customers who participate in the program can submit their devices for appraisal online at www.trade-in.vzw.com. In exchange, customers receive a Verizon Wireless gift card by mail.
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Kathy Brown
S.V.P., Public Policy Development and Corporate Responsibility
Kathy leads Verizon's global corporate responsibility initiatives and policy development. She also oversees the Verizon Foundation.
James Gowen
Chief Sustainability Officer/
V.P. of Services Operations
James oversees Verizon’s supply chain, vehicle fleet, investment recovery, purchasing and materials management and sustainability initiatives.
Rose Kirk
President, Verizon Foundation
Rose leads Verizon's philanthropic strategy with an emphasis on projects that demonstrate the use of Verizon's technology in addressing social issues such as education, domestic violence prevention and online safety. The Verizon Foundation is one of the 15 largest corporate foundations in America.
Jack McArtney
Director of Corporate and Community Responsibility
Jack promotes digital wellness and online safety. He works with parents, educators, service providers, application developers and industry leaders to foster responsible use of Verizon's mobile and broadband networks.
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