Fraud Prevention Month in Medicine Hat

MEDICINE HAT, Alberta - March 27, 2015 - PRLog -- In recognition of fraud prevention month, the Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) has partnered with the Medicine Hat Police Department (MHPD) to host an electronic recycling event for residents of Medicine Hat. One of the main focuses of fraud prevention month is to remind people about the importance of protecting their privacy to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft. To assist individuals with secure and environmentally safe disposal of old equipment, the ERA will also be offering free onsite hard drive shredding.

Saturday March 28, 2015

Event:          Electronic Recycling and Data Destruction

Location:          Redi Bottle Depot

         1040 South Railway St SE

         Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2W2

Time:          10:00 AM – 2:00 PM MST

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About the Electronics Recycling Association

Established in 2004, the ERA is a non-profit organization directed to reduce the environmental impact of improperly discarded toxic electronic waste by offering accessible services to help corporations and individuals manage their retiring IT assets. With reuse being the ERA’s top priority, every item that is received is examined for any remaining productive life and refurbished for reuse. True end of life items are transferred to accredited recyclers where a nil landfill contribution can be assured. The ERA is committed to supporting local charities and individuals in need through the provision of electronic equipment to charities and individuals alike.

Media Contact

Kristi Gartner

Marketing and Communications Manager

Electronic Recycling Association

Tel: 403-262.4488 ext. 104

Email: Kristi@era.ca