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Source: WeRecycle! Inc. News Release

WeRecycle!, Inc. Event Keeps 60,000 Pounds of Used Electronics from Landfills

Meriden, CT, September 9, 2006 - WeRecycle!, Inc., and HP conducted a residential electronics recycling collection event in Wallingford, Conn., that will keep approximately 60,000 pounds of used electronics from going to landfills.

This free event was part of a series of collection events sponsored by HP, which has been providing environmentally sound options to communities throughout the country for their end-of-life computers and electronics. Computer electronic equipment alone contains hazardous materials such as mercury, lead, phosphorous and dioxin to name a few, which pose both health and environmental risks.

More than 500 New Haven County residents came to the collection event at Wal-Mart between the hours of 10 am and 3 pm to drop off their used computers, copiers, fax machines, and other household electronics. Approximately 30 tons of used electronics were collected during the five-hour event.

Residents of Wallingford and surrounding towns of New Haven County were pleased to have this opportunity to recycle their old computer equipment. One resident of Wallingford said, "I'm so glad I had the chance to recycle my old computer so close to my house."

HP created this program to minimize electronic waste going to landfills and to help consumers conveniently recycle products in an environmentally responsible way.

To learn more about HP recycling programs and events in your area, visit: www.hp.com/recycle.

About WeRecycle!
WeRecycle!, Inc. is committed to meeting and exceeding globally accepted best practices for the recycling and management of used electronics. In addition to recycling, WeRecycle! provides certified data removal, asset tracking, remarketing, logistics, and reporting. WeRecycle!'s asset management and data security services protect customers' assets and proprietary information by adhering to the strictest industry standards. WeRecycle! upholds the highest environmental standards for all managed materials.

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