Electronics Disposal: The Basics of Responsible Recycling
How many electronic items do you own? Like most people, you probably have a cellphone, laptop or desktop computer, and TV. What about a smart speaker, security camera, tablet, e-reader, rechargeable power tools, remotes, and computer monitor? Studies find the average U.S. home has 28 devices. In 2018, U.S. consumers generated 2.7 million tons of electronic […]
ERI Becomes First ITAD Company to be both SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 CertifiedJune 11, 2024 01:07 PM Eastern Daylight TimeFRESNO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ERI, the nation’s largest fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company, announced today that it has successfully achieved ISO 27001:2022 [ISO/IEC 27001] certification, a globally […]
AI-powered devices are coming. How can businesses best dispose of their older hardware
If not disposed of properly, a business could be opening itself up to serious problems.All hardware, including hard drives, pictured here, should be responsibly recycled for security and sustainability reasons./Getty Images by Gene MarksPublished June 11, 2024, 5:00 a.m. ETMicrosoft Corp. announced last month a new collaboration with PC manufacturers to launch new laptops and other devices that […]
The Salvation Army and LG Team with ERI to Offer Free E-Waste Recycling Event in Burlington
BURLINGTON, Wis., June 05, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Salvation Army has once again teamed with consumer electronics leader LG Electronics USA, and ERI, the nation’s leading recycler of electronics and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company, to provide Burlington, Wisconsin and surrounding area residents with a convenient way to responsibly recycle unwanted consumer electronics. It’s happening at a special free e-waste collection event […]
Laptop Recycling: What Businesses Do With Old Devices
When you have a laptop that’s no longer being used or doesn’t work, all of these components are sitting there being wasted.
How to Recycle Alkaline Batteries in Bulk
Many districts lack alkaline battery recycling and advise locals to throw their alkaline batteries out. Recycling options tend to focus more on car and lawnmower batteries, lithium-ion batteries, and other rechargeable batteries. Did you know that recycling alkaline batteries is just as important?While many devices now use rechargeable batteries, some household electronics take alkaline batteries […]
Disposing of Alkaline Batteries: What You Need to Know
How are you disposing of alkaline batteries? All of the batteries you use around a home or business – 9-volt, AA, AAA, C, D, etc. – are all examples of single-use alkaline battery sizes. It’s the Energizer, Duracell, Rayovac, and generic store brand batteries you purchase in stores.Single-use batteries go into fire/smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, flashlights, […]
Cell Phone Recycling: What to Do With Old Technology
In the U.S., consumers replace their cell phones every two and a half to three years. In general, Samsung offers five to seven years of security updates. Google Pixels get five years of security updates. The iPhone’s security updates end after about five years. The lesser-known Fairphone promises security updates for seven years. When new viruses, […]
FRESNO, Calif., April 16, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ERI, the nation’s largest fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company, has received the highest average star rating from customers (4.5 out if 5) in Compliance Standards LLC’s 2024 ITAD Vendor Reputation Ratings report.The ratings are the result of the gathering of feedback from […]
BOSTON, April 10, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ERI, the nation’s largest fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company, announced today its expanded recycling partnership to provide convenient, free recycling of consumer batteries and other items at Staples stores nationwide.Starting this week, Staples will broaden its existing Recycling Services program with long-time recycling […]