October 22, 2018

Forming An ITAD Plan for Manufacturers

Electronic manufacturers are producing and selling more electronic devices now than ever before. To stay competitive, these manufacturers also frequently introduce upgraded and enhanced models of electronic devices to keep consumers interested and motivate them to make another purchase. This strategy is great for business, but it’s not so good for the environment.It’s estimated that […]

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October 22, 2018

ERI’s John Shegerian Calls Anthem’s Record HIPAA Settlement a ‘Warning for the Entire Healthcare Industry’

John Shegerian, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of ERI, the largest fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company in the United States, has called the recent record HIPAA settlement by Anthem a “dire warning for the entire healthcare industry” regarding how seriously cyber threats must be taken.Federal regulators hit health insurer […]

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October 17, 2018

ecycleNYC Program to Expand Curbside Pickups to South Brooklyn and Western Queens

In a press conference held last week by the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY), it was announced that the curbside e-waste pickups that are part of the City’s groundbreaking ecycleNYC ( www.nyc.gov/ecycle ) program, have now expanded beyond Staten Island and north Brooklyn to now include south Brooklyn and west Queens.Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia was […]

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October 15, 2018

The Benefits of Manufacturer Electronic Mail Back Programs

E-waste legislation has been passed in 25 states and the District of Columbia. The laws vary from state-to-state. In California, for example, consumers pay a fee of $6-10 whenever they purchase “video display equipment”. This fee is eventually passed down to e-waste recyclers that help consumers responsibly recycle their electronic devices.A number of states require […]

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October 12, 2018

ERI Co-Founder Kevin Dillon Shares Insights on the Industry’s Vital Signs at E-Scrap 2018

Kevin Dillon, Co-Founder, Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Sales Officer of ERI, the largest fully integrated electronics and IT asset disposition (ITAD) provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company in the United States, described the current state of the industry and how ERI has managed to continue its steady growth at E-Scrap 2018 at the Hyatt Regency […]

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October 10, 2018

ERI and EnviroServe Form Strategic Partnership to Provide Global Electronic Recycling and Data Destruction Solutions

ERI, the largest fully integrated electronics and IT asset disposition (ITAD) provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company in the United States, has announced that it has teamed with EnviroServe, the environmentally safe and secure recycling leader in the Middle East, Africa and Caucasus (MEAC) region. The collaboration was created to provide a global solution for customers […]

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October 8, 2018

How ERI Helps Manufacturers With Product Recalls

Consumer products cause millions of serious injuries every year in the U.S. Products that most people use on a regular basis, including exercise equipment, chairs, sofas, beds, mattresses, and pillows caused a staggering 2 million injuries in 2017, many of which were serious enough to warrant a trip to the emergency room. A lot of […]

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September 18, 2018

ERI Points to ‘Perfect Storm’ for Healthcare Industry as Data Breach Numbers Soar

John Shegerian, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of ERI, the largest fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company in the United States, has called the current situation for hospitals and other healthcare organizations fighting to keep their data a “perfect storm.”“With the massive increases in hardware hacking and cybercrime, the […]

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September 10, 2018

ITAD Services for the Telecommunications Industry

The U.S. is one of the largest producers of e-waste in the world, and many of the e-waste produced in this country comes from companies in the telecommunications industry. The desire to rapidly innovate has forced companies in this industry to constantly introduce new and improved versions of smartphones and other electronic devices to consumers. […]

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September 4, 2018

Why Did China and Thailand Ban E-Waste Imports?

Several weeks ago, the government in Thailand announced that the country would no longer accept e-waste imports. The announcement comes approximately one year after China’s government officials reached the same decision to ban imports of e-waste sent from countries around the world. Both decisions generated a significant number of headlines, but despite the press coverage, […]

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