Why DIY IT Asset Disposition Is Never A Good Idea
At some point, every one of your IT assets will need to be disposed of and replaced with a newer, more efficient model. However, disposing of these assets is not as simple as tossing them in the trash as you would with other types of waste. IT asset disposition is much more complicated, and most […]
How Should I Convince My Company To Form An E-waste Plan?
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has stated that e-waste is the fastest growing waste stream in the country. If your company is not already doing its part to properly dispose of e-waste, now is the time to get involved. But, you may face some resistance when trying to talk to your superiors about implementing an […]
ERI Awarded NAID Certification for Badin Facility, Achieves Goal of Companywide Certification
BADIN, N.C., Jun 15, 2017 (BUSINESS WIRE) — ERI, the nation’s leading recycler of electronic waste and the world’s largest IT asset disposition (ITAD) and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company, announced today that it has successfully achieved AAA certification for data destruction from the National Association for Information Destruction (NAID) for its facility in Badin, North Carolina.The […]
What Certifications Should I Look For In An E-waste Vendor?
There are a number of different e-waste vendors out there, so which should you do business with? One way to narrow down your options is to look for e-waste vendors that have been certified by independent third party auditors and organizations. Here are the certifications that you should look for in an e-waste vendor:Responsible Recycling […]
ERI’s ecycleNYC Program Named ‘Top Project of the Year’ at Environmental Leader Awards
The first-of-its-kind ecycleNYC program is the most innovative electronics recycling program in the country, designed to meet the unique infrastructure of NYC, where it can serve those residents who have no access to vehicles. Through the ecycleNYC program, residential highrise buildings in NYC can enroll at no cost for collection of electronics directly in their […]
Why Is E-waste Being Shipped To Developing Countries?
The Basel Convention is an international treaty that prohibits developed countries from transporting various types of hazardous waste, including e-waste, to less developed countries. The United States is the only developed country that has not ratified this treaty, which means it does not have to abide by its rules and regulations.According to a study published […]
Big Lots Forced to Pay Millions of Dollars For Improperly Handling E-Waste
Earlier this year, Dollar General announced that their parent company, Dolgen California, was ordered to pay over $1 million in damages for improperly handling e-waste and other hazardous materials. Prosecutors accused Dolgen California of improperly handling and disposing of corrosive waste, batteries, aerosol cans, and other types of hazardous materials. Several weeks ago, the nationwide […]
John Shegerian, Chairman, CEO and co-founder of ERI, the nation’s leading recycler of electronic waste and the world’s largest cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company, shared insights about digital security issues as part of a panel discussion at the Cyber Investing Summityesterday at the New York Stock Exchange.Shegerian joined a group of other noted cybersecurity experts for the panel titled […]
Univision Discusses ERI’s Partnership With The City of Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Department of Sanitation indicated that it is the first program of its kind to dispose of electronic devices, requesting boxes of various sizes to be sent by mail at a low cost. The City is accepting DVD players, cell phones, computers and home phones, but will not receive spotlights, or some lamps.  The […]
John Shegerian, Chairman, CEO and co-founder of ERI, the nation’s leading recycler of electronic waste and the world’s largest cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company, will join a group of noted cybersecurity experts for “Yah-OOPs: Lessons, Ramifications, and Trends After a Major Breach,” a panel discussion at the Cyber Investing Summit to be held Tuesday, May 23rd at the New York Stock […]