Drop off eWaste day for Lifeline

IN conjunction with Officeworks Milton, Westpac and Quest Community Newspapers, Buyequip will host its second free eWaste drop off day for 2010.

Our 20 foot container is currently being emblazoned with the Buyequip logo and will be delievered to the Officeworks store on Friday.

Officeworks Milton manager, Ken Stern, said that many businesses, schools and residents in the area were keen to participate with some people already dropping down one to two computers and printers.

"This is a great opportunity to provide the local community with a service that ensures the best environmental outcomes for this toxic waste stream and I am certain that the people of Brisbane will support it," Mr Stern said.

Officeworks megastore in Milton will be a hub of activity on Saturday June 26 with people dropping off eWaste, Westpac on the BBQ and a rush of shoppers purchasing goods before the end of the financial year.

The gold coin contributions from the sausage sizzle will be donated to Lifeline Community Care Queensland - an environmentally-friendly, community organisation.

Contact Buyequip for more information on 1300 289 727 or marketing@buyequip.com.au

When: Saturday June 26, 2010 between 9-3pm Where: Officeworks Milton (Milton road)

Community awareness to solve eWaste problem...

Computers...we can't live without them, so let's live with them. Recycling computers is integral to a sustainable future.

IN conjunction with Officeworks Milton and Westpac, Buyequip will host a free eWaste drop off day at the end of the month.

On Saturday June 26, the Officeworks megastore in Milton will be a hub of activity. In a rush to purchase new IT goods before the end of the financial year, the people of Brisbane are also given the opportunity to dispose of their now unwanted eWaste.

Buyequip's Client Relations Manager Brooke McIlveen said that it is great to have Officeworks and Wesptac on board.

“Lack of community awareness is one of the biggest issues the current eWaste problem. As technology continues to evolve, people are frequently purchasing new items but are unsure how to dispose of their old electronics properly."



"Buyequip have collaborated with Ken Stern and his team at Officeworks Milton to host another Recyclathon in the hope to make knowledge of the responsible disposal of eWaste more widespread."



“Initiatives such as the Recyclathon work to educate the wider community while also provide a convenient solution for the environmental disposal of eWaste," Miss McIlveen said.



Buyequip will collect all computers, monitors, LCDs, printers, laptops and computer peripherals at the Recyclathon. These items will be assessed for reuse or broken down for optimum disposal utilising a range of recycling channels.


Diverting electronic waste from landfill removes the possible danger of hazardous substances such as lead, cadmium and mercury leaching into the soil.

Westpac will be cooking a sausage sizzle so bring along your old IT equipment, have a browse in the Officeworks store and enjoy a sandwich in the sunshine.

"Westpac were major sponsors of Buyequip's April Recyclathon, which resulted in more than 8 tonnes of eWaste collected. Manager of Westpac Toowong, Dean Marsh, has demonstrated a commitment to the Brisbane community by supporting this environmental initiative and we are privileged to have them as sponsors once again," Miss McIlveen said.

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Market news....

Buyequip holds a Computer Market on the first and third Saturdays of the month. Buyequip's Saturday Computer Market is this weekend June 5, 2010 - at Buyequip's Remarketing Centre - Unit 2, 140 Edmondstone Street, Newmarket.

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