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 […]
5 Questions to Immediately Ask Your E-waste Recycler
Have you spoken with your e-waste recycler lately? Do you know where your e-waste goes after collection? Is your electronic information secure even after you’ve sent your device for recycling? Chances are, there are important questions you need to ask your e-waste recycler.Each recycler is different, with a variety of policies procedures and benefits. When […]
Why You Should Hire a NAID-Certified Recycler
Like never before, data security is an issue that stands at the forefront of the business world. Recent spikes in data theft, illegal hacking and more have caused company decision-makers to take major cautionary steps to make data security a top priority.In the world of electronic recycling, data security is also a major issue. Many […]
City of Los Angeles and ERI Partner for Online Electronics Recycling Mail Back Program
LA Sanitation (LASAN) and ERI announced the official launch of the City of Los Angeles’ first-ever Electronics Recycling Mail Back Program, an online electronics recycling program. ERI is the nation’s leading recycler of electronic waste and the world’s largest cyber security-focused hardware destruction company.The new online program enables Los Angeles County customers to conveniently mail back unwanted […]
Where Does E-waste Really End Up?
Throwing something away doesn’t mean it’s gone forever—so where does e-waste really go after you dispose of it? The answer depends on how you dispose of it. Here are some places your e-waste could end up:LandfillsThrowing an electronic device in your trash can may be the easiest way to dispose of it, but it’s not […]
Study Shows Personal Identifiable Information Found on Resold Electronics
What do you do with your old electronic devices? Because electronic waste can be hazardous when sent to landfills, it’s strongly recommended that you recycle your electronics instead. However, your personal information may be at risk if you don’t take precautions to protect it before disposing of these devices.The National Association for Information Destruction (NAID) […]