CINCINNATI -- For the 10th consecutive year, PNC, the Cincinnati Reds and Cohen Recycling teamed up for the PNC/Reds E-Waste Recycling Drive.

From May 16-18, behind the efforts of these three local powerhouses, and with the support of several other of Cincinnati’s leading corporations, Reds fans and Greater Cincinnati residents were given a safe and convenient option to recycle electronics responsibly.

Now a decade in, the annual event continues to be one of the largest e-waste recycling drives in the country.

“This event has been growing consistently since its debut thanks to our partnership with the Reds, PNC and the incredible turnout from the fans," said Adam Dumes, vice president at Cohen. "The great news is that the event attendance is an indicator that public awareness of the importance of electronics recycling is growing and that people are taking action at events like this one. Cohen is proud to provide the opportunity for people to recycle conveniently and responsibly, whether at drop-off events, or year-round at our many local recycling centers.”

During the drive, 2,245 cars (equaling 2018’s total) passed through the three locations around Cincinnati. Reds Hall of Famer Tom Browning appeared at the Northgate Square PNC Bank in Colerain, where 635 cars stopped by on the first day.

Reds catcher Curt Casali and his wife, Rene, assisted at the PNC Bank in Mason/Deerfield Township on Friday, where a location record was set with 801 cars.

And to conclude the drive Saturday, Reds pitcher Robert Stephenson lent a hand at the Kroger in Oakley, a first-time location where 809 cars showed up with items to be recycled.

The first 500 cars at each stop received two free tickets to an upcoming 2019 regular-season Reds home game. In addition to bringing their old TVs, computers, cell phones and other electronics, many participants also donated money to help offset the recycling costs and to support the Reds Community Fund. Because of the rising cost required to recycle all the materials, there are diminishing opportunities around the country for people to properly dispose of their old electronics, which makes this annual initiative even more important.

Since the program’s inception in 2010, Reds fans have helped divert well over one million pounds of potentially hazardous materials from local landfills.

The annual event is made possible with support from PNC, Cohen Recycling, CBTS, Duke Energy, Macy’s, TriHealth, and Kroger.