GRAPEVINE, Texas, April 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon employee-volunteers will conduct an electronic waste recycling rally on Saturday (April 18) in Grapevine as part of an EPIC EARTH DAY event.  This is the ninth such rally in the DFW area since 2009. To date, more than 27 tons of computer hardware and small appliances, instead of being discarded in landfills, have been recycled and reused to create new products.

EPIC EARTH DAY is a family-friendly community event hosted by Keep Grapevine Beautiful.  It features booths providing information on reducing water and energy use, alternative transportation, sustainability and air quality – plus a Kids' Zone with a bounce house, face painters, crafts, activities and more.

WHAT:         

Verizon eWaste Recycling Rally and EPIC EARTH DAY Event


WHEN:         

Saturday, April 18

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.


WHERE:      

Grapevine Botanical Gardens at Heritage Park (in the parking lot)

Grapevine, Texas

411 Ball St.


EDITORS NOTE:          

This is a visual story with a wealth of community/audience participation. See a related news release for list of e-waste items that will and won't be accepted at the recycling rally. We hope to see you at EPIC EARTH DAY.

 

 

 

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