E-Cycling Offered to Long Weekend Shoppers at CrossIron Mills

CALGARY, Alberta - Sept. 2, 2015 - PRLog -- The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) has partnered with CrossIron Mills to host an electronics collection event for mall patrons and the general public. Individuals are invited to bring in unwanted electronic equipment to be processed.

Individuals who visit ERA’s display, which will be set up in the Ranch Neighbourhood (next to Guest Services), can choose to have their name entered into a draw for prizes.

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:          Friday, September 4^th 10am – 9pm

         Saturday, September 5^th  10am – 9pm

         Sunday, September 6^th 11am – 6pm

         Monday, September 7^th 11am – 7pm

Location:     CrossIron Mills

         261055 CrossIron Blvd,

         Rocky View, 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 CrossIron Mills

CrossIron Mills, the first enclosed shopping centre built in Alberta in 20 years, opened in August 2009, just 1.5 km north of Calgary in Rocky View County and less than 10 minutes from the Calgary International Airport. Ideally situated on the busiest transportation corridor in the province of Alberta, the Queen Elizabeth II Highway, the innovative 1.2 million-square-foot shopping centre is the largest single level shopping centre in Alberta, with 17 large format anchors and more than 200 specialty stores and premium brand outlets. Developed in the Mills concept, combining the best attributes of a traditional shopping centre, power centre and exciting architecture under one roof, CrossIron Mills is the only true outlet concept shopping centre in Western Canada.

Media enquiries may be directed to:

Kristi Gartner

Marketing and Communications Manager

Electronic Recycling Association

403-262-4488 ext 104

Kristi@era.ca  Neha Khare

Marketing Director

CrossIron Mills

403-984-6801

Neha.Khare@ivanhoecambridge.com