The United States Postal Service has partnered with Clover Technologies Group to launch a program that allows customers to discard used or obsolete small electronics in an environmentally responsible way by mailing them back to be recycled.

Customers use free envelopes found in 1,500 post office lobbies to mail back inkjet cartridges, PDAs, Blackberries, digital cameras, iPods and MP3 players – without having to pay for postage.

Postage is paid for by Clover Technologies Group, which recycles, remanufactures and remarkets inkjet cartridges, laser cartridges and small electronics.

The initial launch is set for 10 areas across the country, including Washington, D.C., Chicago, Los Angeles and San Diego, but could become a national program this fall if the pilot program proves successful.

Visit www.usps.com/news for more information.

04/02/2008