HP, Starbucks and Best Buy “Team Up to Clean Up”

The “Team Up to Clean Up” events provide consumers an opportunity to recycle at no charge used computer hardware and other consumer electronics in an environmentally safe and responsible manner.

“HP is a leader in environmentally responsible recycling programs. Our state-of-the-art facilities recycle unwanted hardware in an environmentally sound manner. Essentially, we turn end-of-life products into reusable commodities to reduce the burden on earth's resources,” Renee St. Denis, HP's Product Recycling Solutions manager, says. “These Earth Day events provide a great opportunity to raise awareness of hardware recycling generally and help us explore and test further innovations as we continuously improve our environmental program.”

“Best Buy is committed to improving our environment. As the first national electronics retailer to host consumer electronics recycling events, we are excited to work with HP and Starbucks to ensure convenient and inexpensive recycling opportunities for consumers,” Paula Prahl, vice president of public affairs for Best Buy, says.

“Starbucks is committed to a role of environmental leadership in all facets of our business and we wish to make a difference every day, not just Earth Day,” Ben Packard, director of environmental affairs for Starbucks, says. “Many of our customers are computer-savvy and are continually upgrading to own the latest technology. It is natural for Starbucks to provide an opportunity for our customer and partners to recycle their used personal hardware in a responsible manner.”

“Team Up To Clean Up” uses HP's Planet Partners technology recycling service, which includes evaluation for reuse or donation and state-of-the-art, environmentally sound recycling. Computer equipment collected at the events will be transported to HP's recycling facilities in Roseville, Calif., and La Vergne, Tenn., which currently process approximately 3 million pounds of equipment each month. The service is available for any manufacturer's products ranging from PCs and printers to servers and scanners.

The “Team Up to Clean Up” events launch Best Buy's annual recycling program. In conjunction with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Best Buy will host up to 20 consumer electronic recycling events across the country this year.