[clug] OT: Lioncom Launches Canberra Green Day Offerings

[Brett Worth]

Anyone need to do a cleanup?  This might be interesting...

Brett

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Lioncom Launches Canberra Green Day Offerings

Free PC Recycling for the 13th and 14th of June 2008



Local initiative tackling growing e-Waste problem.

Canberra's first technology recycling company (service established year 2000) is holding a 
free PC Recycling Day on the 13th and 14th of June 2008 for the Canberra community. 
Visitors to Lioncom in Fyshwick on the 14th of June 2008 will be able to drop off their 
unwanted and excess computer equipment at no further cost. Canberra business and 
government departments are also encourage to take advantage of the Lioncom offer with 
Friday the 13th of June 2008 available exclusively for the Canberra business community.

Unwanted computers and electronic goods are one of the fastest-growing types of waste in 
the world (five times normal waste rates) and is likely to reach 40 million tonnes a year. 
It is estimated that there are more that nine million computers, five million printers and 
two million scanners in Australian households and businesses. Over the next few years 
millions of computers will be turned off and disposed. It is imperative that we protect 
our local environment by ensuring all e-Waste is disposed off correctly.

PCs contain materials like metal, glass and plastic which can be recycled and reused. 
Computers harbour noxious chemicals and heavy metals that can leech into the environment 
if not recycled correctly. CRT computer monitors can include up to a kilogram of lead, 
while batteries are loaded with cadmium.

Sealed up, the devices are safe. But once thrown away and left to rot in landfill, 
chemicals and heavy metals can leech out into groundwater, posing serious health risks. 
Sufficient exposure to lead alone can damage the central nervous system – particularly in 
children – causing long term blood disorders and mental retardation.
Taking advantage of the Free PC Recycling Day

Simply drop off surplus computer equipment at the Fyshwick Collection Centre, located at 8 
Pirie St, Fyshwick.

For Businesses and Government Departments:

Friday, 13th June 2008, 9:00am – 5:00pm

For General Public:

Saturday, 14th June 2008, 9:00am – 5:00pm





For further information:

Ph. 02 6239 3444

Fax. 02 6239 3445

Email. disposals at lioncom.com.au

Web. www.lioncom.com.au