MERS/Goodwill and the Cardinals Partner to Collect and Recycle Unwanted Electronics

ST. LOUIS (April 9, 2013) – MERS/Goodwill
is partnering with the St. Louis Cardinals to host an electronics recycling and
general donations drive Monday, April 22 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The drive will
be located near the ballpark on Parking Lot C at the corner of 8th and Cerre
Street, immediately south of I-64/40.

 “MERS/Goodwill has always made
it a priority to give back to the community and to be environmentally
responsible,” said Dr. Lewis Chartock, President and CEO of MERS/Goodwill. “We’re
very thankful that the Cardinals are teaming up with us again this year for the
donation drive. These donations will make a difference to improve the life of
someone in our community.”

Donors will receive a voucher for a half-price Cardinals ticket offer,
restrictions apply.  Additionally, participants
will receive coupons for a free coffee at Dunkin Donuts, while supplies last,
and have a chance to meet Fredbird at 10:30 a.m. Tax receipts for donations
will be available.

With the event taking place on Earth Day, MERS/Goodwill and the St.
Louis Cardinals are helping solve the problem of used electronics disposal for
the third year in a row. The rapid advancement of modern technology is causing
many devices to become obsolete, and disposing of these unwanted electronics
can be expensive and harmful to the environment.

“We are pleased to partner with Goodwill  to promote recycling while also helping those
in need,” said Bill DeWitt III, President of the Cardinals. “It takes a team
effort to preserve the environment and this e-cycling event is a great
opportunity for fans to do their part to preserve the environment, while
supporting Goodwill’s important employment and rehabilitation programs.”

All items will be accepted free of charge, and donors do not need to
sort their items prior to dropping them off. Computers and computer
accessories, phones (home and cell), clocks, VCRs, DVD players, stereos, AV
equipment including cable and satellite boxes, and any other electronic devices
and general donations will be accepted.

All MERS/Goodwill stores and donation centers accept all types of
electronics free of charge every day.  Please
visit www.mersgoodwill.org for more
information.

About MERS/Goodwill

MERS/Goodwill
is a non-profit agency that provides for the vocational needs of individuals
who have barriers to employment through disability or economic disadvantage.
Annually serving more than 50,000 individuals, the organization operates in 61
locations serving 74 counties in the bi-state area. Revenues from 42 Goodwill
stores assist with funding MERS/Goodwill job training and employment services.
MERS/Goodwill is a proud member of the United Way. For more information about
MERS/Goodwill or to find a Goodwill donation center near you, call 314-241-3464
or visit www.mersgoodwill.org.

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