FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LONGWOOD, Florida (April 8, 2013) – A1 Assets and Vann Data Services, Inc. are celebrating Earth Day by sponsoring an electronics recycling event April 19 benefiting Stewart-Marchman-Act Behavioral Healthcare.
This is the sixth year A1 Assets, Vann Data, and Stewart-Marchman-Act have partnered for an electronics recycling event commemorating Earth Day. Last year, the trio succeeded in bringing in over 26,000 pounds of recycled electronic devices, helping to the environment while raising money for a worthwhile cause.
The following items will be accepted: computers, monitors, laptops, televisions, telephones, office equipment, batteries, stereo equipment, games, and mobile devices. Those concerned about data security can rest assured – A1 Assets will wipe all sensitive data from hard drives and embedded memory of donated electronics according to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidelines and organizational best practices. %NEWSPAGE_START_TRUNCATE%
Voluntary donations of $1 per item are requested, as all proceeds generated from the event will be donated to Stewart-Marchman-Act Behavioral Healthcare, a local organization providing prevention, intervention, crisis stabilization, education, and treatment services for those suffering from addiction and mental illness.
Drop off will be available from 10am to 2pm at the Vann Data headquarters located at 1801 Dunn Avenue in Daytona, Florida. Participants are invited to stay after they make their donation and socialize during a free celebratory lunch.
For businesses and residents with more than a pickup truck load, please contact A1 Assets directly by calling 407-339-7030 or emailing recycle@a1assets.com. Please note that there will be a $2 charge for all CRT monitors collected.
About A1 Assets, Inc.:
A1 Assets, Inc. services Fortune 1000 companies and government accounts across Florida and Southeastern United States by providing industry-leading asset management services including innovative remarketing and superior electronics recycling. A1 Assets, Inc. is the only company in Central Florida certified in both Responsible Recycling Practices (R2) and ISO 14001: 2004 standards guaranteeing data security and environmentally friendly materials management. For more information, please visit A1 Assets’ official website.
Media Contact:
Andrew Hoopper, President
Andrew@A1Assets.com
407-339-7030 ext. 223