Cincinnati Reds players Jay Bruce, Ryan Hanigan, and Drew Stubbs are teaming up with Global Environmental Services and many of Cincinnati's leading corporations for the third annual Players for the Planet E-Waste Recycling Events on Friday, April 27; Saturday, April 28; and Sunday, April 29, 2012.
The Players for the Planet recycling efforts provide a simple and convenient way for Reds fans and citizens of Greater Cincinnati to recycle old electronics, such as televisions, computers, radios and VCR's.
Take your items to one of the three locations below for e-waste recycling:
Friday, April 27, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
PNC Bank, Anderson Towne Center Branch
7500 Beechmont Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45230
(Reds outfielder Jay Bruce and catcher Ryan Hanigan appearance from noon to 1 p.m.)
Saturday, April 28, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
PNC Bank, Hyde Park Branch
3740 Paxton Road
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45209
(Reds outfielder Drew Stubbs and entertainer Nick Lachey appearance from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.)
Sunday, April 29, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Kroger Marketplace, Newport
130 Pavilion Parkway, Newport, Kentucky, 41071
The first 200 cars at each event will receive two view level tickets to a future Cincinnati Reds game at Great American Ball Park.
The Saturday and Sunday events will include paper shredding provided by Cintas.
Players for the Planet suggests a $10 per car donation to offset recycling costs. For a full list of acceptable recycling items, visit the website www.playersfortheplanet.org.
Players for the Planet is a non-profit organization that utilizes professional athletes to promote environmental awareness and education in each athlete's respective home city.
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