Get into the Swing of Recycling at 2010 Toshiba Classic

The 2010 Toshiba Classic is “going green” on the green.

The 3rd Annual Toshiba “Swing for the Green” Recycling Event will provide the community a free and easy way to responsibly dispose of e-waste. As a thank you, everyone who participates by bringing in an item for recycling will receive two complimentary admission tickets good for any one day of the tournament. Limit two per person.

Patrons are encouraged to bring their outdated electronic equipment Friday, March 5 through Sunday, March 7 at the main admission gate of the Newport Beach Country Club including desktop PCs, laptops, computer monitors, printers, camcorders, fax machines, cell phones, VCRs, DVD players, rechargeable batteries, MP3 players and stereos** can be brought to the main gate and dropped off. All items must be able to be carried, no drive up available.

In addition, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. has partners with Goodwill Industries to support their community efforts and will be distributing two admission tickets to anyone who participates in their e-recycling events on leading up to the tournament.

“For the past two years the ‘Swing for the Green’ event has proven to help our community become more environmentally aware and we are thrilled to once again provide Orange County residents with a fun and responsible way to recycle their old electronics,” stated Mark Simons, President and CEO, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. “As a thank you to those who participate, we will be giving out two free one-day passes to the tournament for bringing an electronic device to recycle. Our goal is to drive people to be more environmentally responsible, while getting to enjoy a day on the green.”

Since 2005, Toshiba has participated in over 20 recycling events around the U.S., helping to not only displace recyclable metals, plastics, and glass from reaching local landfills, but also deferring the costs from local citizens.

**Not all electronic items will be accepted. Items that will not be accepted include: TVs, microwave ovens, refrigerators, smoke detectors, air conditioners oscillating fans, desk & floor lamps, small handhold power tools, small personal cosmetic appliances, vacuum cleaners and other major household appliances.

FULL LIST OF ACCEPTABLE ITEMS:

Computer Monitors and Televisions

Computer monitors (CRTs, Plasma and LCD displays)
Laptop and notebook computers
Televisions (standalone, console, wide-screen, projection-screen, CRT, Plasma, LCD)

Computer Equipment

Computer systems (CPU units) (Servers, Racks, Switches)
Computer peripherals (printers, scanners, plotters, copiers)
Computer accessories (keyboards, mice, speakers, cords, cables)
External disk memory and hard disk drives* (*confidential data destruction available)
Circuit boards and electronic components/chips
Network hubs, modems, and routers, Network Cards, Video Cards, Sound Cards

Office / Business Equipment

Photocopiers and multi-use copiers (copy, fax, scan, print)
Telephone telecommunication/switching systems
PDAs, PDA cradles, and other hand held devices
Cellular phones and cell phone chargers

Media

Toner cartridges (ink jet and laser jet)
CDs, DVDs, magnetic tape
Game Boy, Play Station, IPOD, MP3 Players, Remote Controls, Digital Cameras, GPS Navigational Systems, Surveillance Systems
External CD Burners, External Hard Drives, Memory sticks
Dubbing Equipment, Photo Equipment, Video Equipment, Lighting Equipment

Batteries

Car, RV, Motorcycle, Airplane, Bus, Watercraft
Household (Including: AA, AAA, C, D, 9V rechargeable, laptop, cell phone, hearing aids, watches, etc), Lithium

FULL LIST OF EVENTS:

Saturday, February 6	8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.	City of Newport Beach Mariners Park 1300 Irvine Ave, Newport Beach, CA
Thursday, February 18	9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.	City of Irvine Irvine Company Office Properties 4770 Campus Drive, Irvine, CA
Saturday, February 27	7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.	City of Dana Point Dana Hills High School 33333 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA City of Capistrano Beach Palisades Elementary School 23462 Via Sacramento, Capistrano Beach, CA
Friday, March 5 Saturday, March 6 Sunday, March 7	10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.	Toshiba Classic Main Admission Gate Newport Beach Country Club ALL ITEMS MUST BE CARRIED WITH PATRON TO FRONT GATE: NO DROP OFF