Everyone loves the AS-IS room.  Where else could you get 2 tall BILLY Bookcases, with ALL the hardware for only $20? How often do you find a nearly new, already assembled MARKOR low bookcase for only $120? I have the proof in my home that those kinds of deals really happen all the time.  Plus read over 160 posts about Fab Finds in the AS-IS Room. Find out how to save an additional 10% off AS-IS department purchases in August at IKEA Atlanta after the jump!

Really, just the best kept secret at IKEA, the AS-IS room is part of IKEA’s Recovery Department, which aims to rehabilitate and (re)sell returns, sales displays and damaged items.  IKEA USA plans to recycle 90% of store waste by the end of 2009.  Read more about IKEA’s Recovery Department and the AS-IS room.

Recycle Compact Fluroescents at IKEA

Did you know that in addition to paper, glass, plastic and cardboard recycling, you can recyle Compact Fluorescent light bulbs (CFL) at IKEA?

CFL bulbs use 80 percent less energy and last 10 times longer than traditional bulbs. However, CFL bulbs contain a small amount of mercury, which means that the bulbs have to be recycled in a safe way.

Recycle old catalogs and SAVE 10% at IKEA in August

In August, at IKEA Atlanta, bring in your old IKEA catalog to be recycled and save an additional 10% on your AS-IS room furniture.  Tell ‘em IKEAFANS sent you!

Tags: AS-IS, IKEA Furntiture, IKEA Recovery Department, Recycilng

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