Shredding and E-Waste Day Update
Posted by Ralph Montesanto
on May 08, 2012
Integra Document Destruction Inc. once again donated a truck and operator to help the club in this fundraiser and service opportunity. Thank you to owners Adam Johnston and Shawn Shapton. A total of $1986 was collected during the 4 hours of operation. With only $67.80 in expenses for posters the event raised $1918.20. Many folks asked if we could run a similar day in the fall as they found it a great service. Adam Johnston, one of the owners, was receptive to the idea. During the event, the community learned more about the work of Rotary to eliminate polio worldwide and many gave significantly more than the $5 per box. This year we raised the same amount of money as last year but in just one day rather than the two days last year.
The e-waste collection was successful for its first effort. GreenTec provided the container and shipping. The large shipping container was filled one row high. All items will be recycled with nothing going to landfill. The club will receive $0.05 per pound for these materials. Other electronics like cell phones, cameras, ink cartridges and laptops were collected separately and are paid at a significantly higher rate. The club should realize between $300 and $500 for the e-waste diversion program. Thank you to David Matchett for leading the way.
Thank you to Bruce and Scott Eccles who let us use their lot and signs. Thanks also to the following club members who gave up a Saturday morning:
Jan Southall, Peter Davis, Bob Morrow, Kathy Starodub, Dave Carson, Andy Coburn, Glen Mumberson, Derek Price, Russ Powers, Ross Bannatyne, Bob Bell, Shirley Molloy, Barry Stoltz, Bruce Eccles and David Matchett.
The e-waste collection was successful for its first effort. GreenTec provided the container and shipping. The large shipping container was filled one row high. All items will be recycled with nothing going to landfill. The club will receive $0.05 per pound for these materials. Other electronics like cell phones, cameras, ink cartridges and laptops were collected separately and are paid at a significantly higher rate. The club should realize between $300 and $500 for the e-waste diversion program. Thank you to David Matchett for leading the way.
Thank you to Bruce and Scott Eccles who let us use their lot and signs. Thanks also to the following club members who gave up a Saturday morning:
Jan Southall, Peter Davis, Bob Morrow, Kathy Starodub, Dave Carson, Andy Coburn, Glen Mumberson, Derek Price, Russ Powers, Ross Bannatyne, Bob Bell, Shirley Molloy, Barry Stoltz, Bruce Eccles and David Matchett.