| July 19, 2000
Media Advisory King County will launch its new Computer Recovery Project tomorrow in response to the large number of personal computers needing proper disposal. A King County survey shows that currently over 136,000 households in King County have personal computers in storage. Seattle Goodwill will host an inside look at the good, the bad and the ugly used computers that are among the thousands they receive in donations. Join with them and the community partners of the Computer Recovery Project: Thursday, July 20, 2000 12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m. Seattle Goodwill 1400 S. Lane Street, Seattle (off S. Dearborn St.) (See directions below) The hazardous materials, such as lead, contained in computer equipment should be given special consideration for disposal. The countywide project will raise awareness about extending the life cycle of personal computers and offer resources for people to reuse and recycle their old computers. Directions: I-5 going south: Take I-5 to the Dearborn exit. At the end of the exit ramp turn left onto Dearborn. Goodwill is two blocks up on the left-hand side. You will see a large Goodwill sign on Dearborn and a large parking lot. Park in the lot. I-5 going north: Take I-5 to the Dearborn exit. At the end of the exit ramp turn right at the light onto Dearborn. Goodwill is two blocks up on the left-hand side. You will see a large Goodwill sign on Dearborn and a parking lot. Park in the lot. I-90 going west: Take the Rainier Avenue North exit which will put you on Rainier Avenue heading north. Turn left onto Dearborn Street at the traffic light. Goodwill is one short block on right. Other Equipment Collection Locations in King County
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