Round Rock Express, Techturn Host High-Tech Recycle Day
April 22, 2010 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Round Rock Express News Release
ROUND ROCK, Texas - In association with Earth Day, the Round Rock Express announced Thursday a partnership with TechTurn of Austin for a high-tech recycle day at The Dell Diamond. The event will take place Saturday, July 24, from 9 a.m. CDT until first pitch at 7:05 p.m. as the Express host the Iowa Cubs.
Fans are encouraged to bring technology items to The Dell Diamond to be recycled and recovered by TechTurn. Technology items accepted include desktop computers, laptops, notebooks, netbooks, printers, cell phones, smart phones (iphone, Blackberry, Palm, etc.) and LCD monitors. Household appliances, audio systems and televisions are not accepted.
For each item, fans will receive four free tickets along with a coupon for 25 percent off merchandise at the Railyard, the official merchandise store of the Round Rock Express.
"This is a great way for our fans to help the environment and get a little something in return," Express founder and CEO Reid Ryan said. "We are thrilled about this partnership with TechTurn as we strive to make Round Rock a green community."
TechTurn is the trusted industry leader for computer technology recovery, refurbishing and remarketing. Through its world-class facilities and processes, TechTurn provides the foundation for sustainable technology, providing companies with an economically smart, environmentally friendly and risk-free method of dealing with their used computer technology. Since 1999, TechTurn has been the preferred tack-back partner for many Fortune 500 companies and the top four computer manufacturers.
"We are excited to offer a technology collection and recycling event with the Express," TechTurn founder, chairman and CEO Jeff Zeigler said. "The Round Rock Express is doing some great things to make their club a green business, and we are glad to be a part of it. By partnering with them, we can provide Austin residents a convenient way to responsibly recycle old technology while having some fun at the ballpark. The ballpark is a great landmark and should produce a lot of traffic for the collection event."
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