Recycle Your Old Electronics

The Second Annual Texas Medical Center E-Waste Recycling will be held on the following days:

Saturday April 20, from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00p.m. at the Texas Medical Center South Extension Lot located at 1522 S. Braeswood Blvd. at William C. Harvin Blvd.

Monday, April 22 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the John P. McGovern Museum of Health & Medical Science at 1515 Hermann Drive.

E-waste includes laptops, monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, cables, printers, fax machines, scanners, computer and circuit boards, data storage devices, toner cartridges, cameras, cell telephones, compact discs, game consoles and controllers, radios, and batteries.

For a complete list of recyclable products go to:
http://tmcsustainability.org/TMC_eWaste_Collection_2013.pdf


The Texas Medical Center Sustainability Advisory Council is one of the 22 advisory councils formed to address important issues in the Texas Medical Center. Its mission is to support the sustainability policy of each member institution, and facilitate a systematic process to identify sustainability opportunities, share best practices, and serve as a coordinating body in the execution of Texas Medical Center-wide sustainability initiatives.

For more information, visit: www.tmcsustainability.org.

TMC E-Waste Recycling

The TMC Sustainability Council is hosting two-waste drives this month in an effort to recycle responsibly and keep toxic waste out of landfills.

Do you have old laptops, monitors (LCD, CRT, LED or Plasma), desktops, servers, keyboards, routers, projectors, cameras and other electronic items that you no longer use? don't know what to do with them?

Bring them for recycling on Saturday, April 28 from 8:00 A. M. - 1:00 P. M. to the TMC South Extension Lot  on 1522 S. Braeswood Blvd. at William C. Harvin Blvd.

Another drive will be held on Monday, April 30 from 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. at the John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical Science on 1515 Hermann Drive.

Go to: www.tmcsustainability.org  for a complete list of acceptable items.

Note: A hard drive shredder will be on site to shred loose/un-installed hard drives!!!

Texas Medical Center Bike to Work Day 2012 Celebration

Texas Medical Center employees and students will gather on Thursday, May 10, 2012  for a Bike to Work Day 2012 celebration from 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P. M. at the John P. McGovern Commons Waterside Court.

Representatives from local law enforcement agencies, the City of Houston, and bike shops will be onsite to answer questions and provide safety tips and best practices for bicyclists.

Complete a survey for the chance to win great bike prizes!!