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Cardinal Environmental is proud to announce the launch of its new, free cell phone disposal service, which gives area residents a better alternative to tossing their used cell phones in the trash. Not everyone is aware that cell phones and other electronic devices are an especially problematic component of the waste stream. This is because they contain a large number of hazardous substances, which can pollute the air when burned in incinerators and leach into soil and drinking water when buried in landfills. These substances include antimony, arsenic, cadmium, copper, lead, nickel and zinc, known as persistent, bioaccumulative toxins, or PBTs. PBTs have been associated with cancer and a range of reproductive, neurological and developmental disorders. All cell phones, regardless of age or condition, will be accepted. Accessories are not accepted as part of this program. Those donating their cell phones should deactivate their phone service prior to turning them in. Currently, cell phones can be brought to Cardinal Environmental’s offices at 3303 Paine Avenue in Sheboygan during business hours, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Cardinal is developing a network of convenient partner drop-off locations which will be announced in the future. Cardinal will be collecting used cell phones on an ongoing basis for the benefit of Evolution Youth Organization. Evolution Youth Organization offers children and young adults a life enriching experience in the performing arts that develops character, discipline, and creative thinking skills. These skills are developed through its independent performing arts program, Evolution Winter Guard, affiliated with the Midwest Color Guard Circuit (MWCGC) and Winter Guard International (WGI). Its members proudly represent Wisconsin in local, regional and national competitions that touch the hearts and minds of over 120,000 spectators each year. To learn more, visit www.evolutionyouth.org. “We’re
very excited to offer this program to our community,” states
Jennifer Beimel of Cardinal Environmental. “It’s perfectly
compatible with the broad range of environmental services we already
offer, will support Evolution Youth Organization, and will assist
in preserving our environment. *** evolutionyouth.org
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