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It’s that time of year when Abt plays host to a variety of environmentally friendly activities in honor of Earth Day!  On Earth Day, Monday April 22, Abt will help make Chicagoland a littler “greener” by helping you as well as local businesses properly dispose their unneeded electronics and appliances.

The following locations will have recycling collection sites for anyone who wants to drop off any e-waste materials.  They will even receive a free tote bag or t-shirt made from recycled materials.  Below are the locations and times.

1.     Chicago Center for Green Technology (445 N Sacramento Blvd., Chicago, IL) – 5am –11am

2.     WGN TV Studio (2501 West Bradley Place, Chicago, IL) – 6:30am –1:30pm

3.     Chicago Loop  (Michigan Ave. and  Lake St., Downtown Chicago) – 6:30am –1:30pm

4.     Abt Electronics Recycling Center (1200 N. Milwaukee, Glenview, IL) – 9am – 12pm

E-waste drop-off locations include: CPU equipment, monitors, televisions, cell phones, telephone equipment, gaming systems, printers, copiers, scanners, cameras, stereos, CD/DVD players, projectors, calculators, wire, circuit boards and cables, Vacuum cleaners, blenders, toasters, ovens and dishwashers, Batteries, HVAC and refrigeration equipment that uses freon, thermometers and thermostats that contain mercury.

Additional items accepted during drive include: Cardboard and paper, plastic (bags, saran wrap) and white Styrofoam (no peanuts)

Additionally, Abt will kick-off their Earth Day Celebration on Sunday, April 21 from 12pm-3pm with family fun activities including crafts and workshops from local organizations. We will even will be giving away EcoSmart T-Shirts made with up to 50% recycled polyester from plastic bottles and Eco-Friendly Reusable Non-Woven Shopping totes while supplies last.  For more information, check out www.abt.com/help/chicagoland-customers.  Hope to see you there!!