by NFL

azfamily.com

Posted on January 20, 2015 at 12:05 PM

Updated today at 1:35 PM

NFL, Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee and Verizon to Offer Public Recycling Event for Electronic Waste, Cell Phones

PHOENIX -- The Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee and the NFL are teaming with Verizon to collect and safely recycle electronic waste in the Phoenix area. The recycling event is open to the public and gives local residents an opportunity to actively participate in the "greening" of their community as part of Super Bowl.

The collection takes place on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Desert Ridge Market Place in North Phoenix behind the AMC Theater Building.

All electronic items turned in for recycling will be handled by SMS, an e-Steward Certified recycler, that will dispose of the items in an environmentally responsible manner and keep items out of the local landfills.

Recyclable items include laptop and desktop computers; CRT (cathode ray tube) and LCD (liquid crystal display) monitors and televisions; computer cables, mice and keyboards; gaming consoles; telephones and answering machines; stereo and audio equipment; paper shredders; alarm clocks; printers; cameras; conferencing equipment; remote controls; earphones; small electronic appliances (such as coffee makers, toasters, toaster ovens and can openers); microwave ovens; vacuum cleaners; and electronic toys without batteries. Hard drives will not be wiped, and all batteries should be removed prior to turning in any items.

"The Super Bowl is a monumental one-day event. As a Host Committee it's our mantra to leave a lasting legacy in our communities that extends beyond Feb. 1, 2015," said Jay Parry, president and CEO of the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee. "Beginning with the Host Committee's first tree planting in April 2014, we've worked with all our community partners and the NFL to identify ways including solid waste collection, food recovery, material repurposing and a sports equipment and book donation drive that will leave a positive 'green legacy' in our backyard."

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Super Bowl helping Arizona stay green