Best Buy eliminates $10 fee for its U.S. in-store electronics recycling program
Consumers now can drop off any item, including those with screens, free of charge at any Best Buy store nationwide for electronics recycling - just in time for America Recycles Day, Nov. 15
MINNEAPOLIS, November 10 - Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) has eliminated the $10 recycling fee for electronics items with screens collected through its nationwide in-store electronics recycling program. The elimination of the fee for items with screens - just in time for America Recycles Day, November 15 - expands the convenience of these programs; consumers can now drop off any item, including those with screens (up to 32 inches for tube screens, and up to 60 inches for flat panel screens), free of charge.
The in-store recycling program accepts such items as televisions and computer monitors, DVD players, audio and video cables, cell phones, and more.
Consumers currently recycle more technology through Best Buy than any other retailer nationwide: its comprehensive programs collected 83 million pounds of electronics and 73 million pounds of appliances in 2010, and the company has established an ambitious goal to collect 1 billion total pounds of electronics by the end of 2014.
Best Buy works only with certified third-party electronics recyclers, all of which carry either R2 or eStewards certification, which handle the recycling of electronics collected nationwide through all Best Buy recycling programs. Additionally, the company actively supports policies and initiatives that promote the responsible recycling of electronic waste. It also continues its active work with manufacturers, retailers, policy makers, and industry groups to help bring more environmentally-friendly technologies faster to market.
Learn more about Best Buy's recycling programs, including recycling standards, state-by-state recycling criteria, and a list of certified recycling partners, at www.bestbuy.com/recycling.
About Best Buy Co., Inc.
Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) is a leading multi-channel global retailer and developer of technology products and services. Every day our employees - 180,000 strong - are committed to helping deliver the technology solutions that enable easy access to people, knowledge, ideas and fun. We are keenly aware of our role and impact on the world, and we are committed to developing and implementing business strategies that bring sustainable technology solutions to our consumers and communities. For information about Best Buy, visit www.bby.com and to shop at Best Buy, visit www.bestbuy.com.
For more information contact:
Kelly Groehler, Best Buy
(612) 291-6115
Maggie Habashy, Best Buy
(612) 291-6148
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