SAN DIEGO (Business Wire) -- Community Catalysts of California, a non-profit organization serving individuals with developmental and other disabilities, today announced that its Community Catalysts Veterans Transitional Services (CCVTS) program has partnered with Recycle San Diego to sponsor a free electronics recycling event for the public on August 30. CCVTS program participants will help staff the event and 10% of the event's proceeds will be donated to the program.
Recycle San Diego provides free and convenient e-waste recycling solutions for homes and businesses, along with outreach, education, and environmental support programs for the public.
"Most electronic devices cannot be thrown away because they contain hazardous and toxic substances that can leach into landfill soil and then into the underground water supply, posing serious risks to both our environment and our health," said Jeffrey Harding, president of Recycle San Diego. "Our company dismantles these items and provides the raw materials and components to manufacturers who can reuse them, keeping over 50 tons of e-waste out of our landfills each month."
The recycling event will be on August 30 from 10am - 2pm at Southwestern College, located at 900 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910. Items that will be accepted include: computer monitors, CRT screens, plasma screens, television, LCD screens, laptops, printers, copiers, faxes, microwaves, computer towers, stereo systems, keyboards, mice/trackballs, cell phones, speakers, telephones, DVD players, uninterruptible power supplies, VCRs, servers, server racks, car batteries and power cords/cables/strips. Direct cash donations for the CCVTS program will also be accepted.
"We are excited to work with Recycle San Diego, an organization that provides San Diegans with a way to properly dispose of their e-waste instead of sending it to our landfills, and we appreciate their support and sponsorship," said Jim Jenkins, CEO of Community Catalysts. "It's an easy way for us to do something good for the environment, while also raising awareness and funds for our injured service members program."
The CCVTS program is designed to help combat-wounded service members and veterans find affordable housing and provide services that help them transition to civilian life. CCVTS provides case management, affordable, accessible housing, daily living skills training, job development, on-the-job coaching, and follow-up services to assure long-term success.
Community Catalysts of California is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) public benefit corporation that has offices throughout California and serves over 1,000 individuals with developmental and other disabilities. They provide training and support services including employment, housing, and daily living skills. During its 25 years of operation, Community Catalysts has returned over $80 million in direct services to more than 5,000 individuals throughout the state of California. For more information about Community Catalysts, please visit their website, www.communitycatalysts.org or call 858-569-1055.
Since 2006, Recycle San Diego's mission has been to prevent e-waste contamination of our landfills by providing community outreach, education, support programs, and free and convenient e-waste recycling solutions for homes and businesses. Every month Recycle San Diego prevents approximately 50 tons of e-waste from being dumped in local landfills and is able to recycle 99% of the material that comes through their facility. For more information about Recycle San Diego, please visit their website, www.recyclesandiego.org or call 1-866-525-6655.
Community Catalysts of California
Marisa Guzzardo, Cell: 619-508-0197
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