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By: FEDweek StaffA first-time “scavenger hunt” for equipment in postal facilities that is not being used that could be put to use elsewhere in June-July turned up some 13,700 pieces of such equipment worth more than $2.5 million, the USPS has said.
“Not only will we be able to recycle a large portion of this equipment back into our organization, but we also prevented several tons of electronics from being improperly dumped into landfills. Success like this is a collateral benefit of engagement, and we saw very large pockets of engagement, competition and fun all over the country,” and announcement said.
Facilities completed an online submission form — which included the item type, serial number (when applicable) and a return tracking number — and will be awarded prizes based on the monetary value of the returned items. The top office was Royal Oaks in Sacramento, Calif., with $26,102 worth of equipment; the top area was Southern with $1 million; and the top district was Texas 2 with $246,000.
“Prizes will also be awarded to the top offices in each area and individual participants,” the USPS said.
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