E-cycling, Data Destruction and Chance to Win New Tech Arrive at Chinook Centre

CALGARY, Alberta - Aug. 26, 2015 - PRLog -- The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) has partnered with Chinook Centre to host an electronics collection and data destruction event for mall patrons and the general public. Individuals are invited to bring in unwanted electronic equipment to be processed. If requested, hard drives will be shredded onsite. This event is the second in a series of three events between ERA and Chinook Centre aimed at raising awareness and increasing uptake of electronic recycling programs.

Chinook Centre will also be awarding two grand prizes to individuals who have donated unwanted equipment to the Electronic Recycling Drive. Entrants will have the opportunity to win gift cards for use towards equipment upgrades at Apple or Microsoft in Chinook Centre. Full contest details are available here: www.cfshops.com/chinook-centre/news-events/events/electronic-recycling-at-chinook-centre.html

ERA accepts most electronic equipment (computers, laptops, printers, phones, tablets, stereos etc.) and will remove data from all equipment received prior to evaluating it for reuse potential. Reusable equipment will be refurbished to support ERA’s Canada-wide computer donation programs while end-of-life equipment will be passed on to ERA’s accredited recycling partners for responsible final processing.

Media representatives are invited to attend and cover this community event.

Date:          Saturday, August 29 2015

Time:          10:00am – 4:00pm

Location:     Chinook Centre – SE parking lot

         6455 Macleod Trail SW

         Calgary, AB

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About the Electronic Recycling Association

Established in 2004, ERA is a non-profit organization committed to reducing the environmental impact of improperly discarded toxic electronic waste by offering accessible services to help corporations and individuals manage their retiring IT assets. ERA offers industry leading data erasure services, prompt and professional corporate pickup services and detailed reporting. With reuse being ERA’s top priority, every item that is received is examined for any remaining productive life and, if possible, refurbished for reuse. True end of life items are transferred to accredited recyclers where a nil landfill contribution can be assured. ERA is committed to supporting local charities and individuals in need through their comprehensive, Canada-wide technology donation program.

About Chinook Centre

Chinook Centre boasts over 250 stores, including top retailers and unique choices you won't find anywhere else in Calgary. Home to major department and flagship stores exclusive to Chinook Centre, we take pride in being Calgary’s premier shopping, dining & entertainment destination.

Media enquiries may be directed to:

Kristi Gartner

Marketing and Communications Manager

Electronic Recycling Association

1- 403-262-4488 ext 104

Kristi@era.ca  Stacie Woolford

Marketing Manager, Chinook Centre

The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Ltd.

1-403-259-2022

Stacie.woolford@cadillacfairview.com