For Immediate Release

Los Angeles, CA

March 24, 2008

Press Contact:

David Sommers

Phone: (213) 974-1095

Fax: (213) 626-6941

DSommers@lacbos.org

Turn Your Trash Into Treasure

This spring, don’t generate needless waste. Those extra building materials, paint, furniture, old televisions, or computers can have a second life with a school, non-profit organization, or someone in need. Instead of throwing them away, post them as giveaways on the Los Angeles County Online Materials Exchange www.LACoMAX.com.

The online materials exchange program, developed and operated by the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, Environmental Programs Division, is an earth-friendly alternative to dispose of your unwanted but usable goods, and has helped many people, schools, non-profits, and businesses give away or acquire needed items for free—turning trash into treasure.

The user-friendly website provides easy instructions that make posting and searching for materials fast, easy and convenient. All exchanges are coordinated between the interested parties, and it’s free to use and available when you want to use it. For more information, visit www.LACoMax.com or call 888-CLEANLA.

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