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Cabarrus County Solid Waste Management Plan 2012- 12022 Current: Cabarrus County accepts electronics free of charge from residents at the HHW and Landfill Convenience Centers. The county has partnered with the City of Kannapolis on a collection site at their Public Works Operations Center at 1441 Bethpage Road. All electronic devices are accepted for reuse or recycling, including: computer systems, televisions, audio equipment, telephones, video equipment, and any other, non - radioactive, electronic device. Also accepted are digital and analog recording media. Collection events will be scheduled to supplement the above - addressed Convenience Centers for the spike in demand for recycling service. Public Awareness and Education A multi- faceted and multi jurisdictional public awareness program is coordinated with the municipalities in the County. This includes, but is not limited to: • Internet -based information, including placing information on local government web pages, direct e-mail, social networking sites, and referrals to other community —based and commercial reuse, recycling web -based sites and resources • Direct mailings in utility bills and municipality newsletters. • Use of local government cable TV • Community organization and public school presentations • Releases sent to local media • Public Information phone numbers • Information provided at recycling convenience centers • Partnerships with retail and non -profit entities to reciprocally share information and to make referrals Collection Reports Tracking of and reporting on tonnages collected of televisions, computer equipment, and other electronic devices will be required of the selected vendor which will provide the processing and marketing of collected electronics. Interactions with Other Units of Local Government The County will work with the municipalities in promoting the ban and the available reuse and recycling options. The County will also partner with each community to help coordinate collection opportunities for their residents. 33 Attachment number 2 F -7 Page 164