June 19, 2015

Northeast Recycling Council Member Spotlight: Electronic Recyclers International

The Northeast Recycling Council (NERC), an organization dedicated to the promotion of economic and environmental stability through the responsible recycling of solid waste, recently showcased ERI in its Member Spotlight. The spotlight details some of the electronic devices ERI breaks down and recycles, including televisions, smartphones and computers, as well as highlights some of the ways […]

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June 18, 2015

ERI Chairman Calls United Nations University Report on E-Waste Dumping an “Urgent Wake Up Call”

Citing a recently reported list of nations that lead the world in “e-waste dumping,” John Shegerian, Chairman and CEO of ERI, the nation’s leading recycler of electronic waste, describes the current situation as a “serious global wake-up call” for responsible electronic recycling.  According to the list, part of a recent report from the United Nations University, the United States […]

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June 18, 2015

How Long Does it Take Electronics to Break Down in Landfills?

By Rachelle Gordon June 18, 2015 Electronic waste or “e-waste” is defined as unwanted or broken electric items that need to be discarded. E-waste is a broad term and can include everything from old tube television sets to broken smartphones. Unlike other trash, e-waste shouldn’t simply be tossed in a bin and sent to the […]

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June 16, 2015

Can You Recycle Electronic Cords and Cables?

By Rachelle Gordon June 16, 2015 We all have one – a tote bag or cardboard box in the back of our attics or garages filled with random cords and cables. From auxiliary cables for stereos to old computer cords for technology that no longer exists, there are many lonely, unused electronic cables in this […]

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June 11, 2015

How Do You Prep an Electronic Device for Recycling?

By Rachelle Gordon June 11, 2015 Electronic waste – or e-waste – consists of any obsolete or broken electric items that you wish to dispose of. This can include everything from computer towers to typewriters from the ‘70s. Unfortunately, it is not environmentally friendly (nor technically allowed) to simply throw these items into the dumpster […]

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June 9, 2015

Why Don’t We Recycle Our Electronics?

By Robert Jennings June 9, 2015 I dropped my phone the other day. Cracked the screen. And, when I say cracked, I mean I had to clean glass shards out of my face after every phone call. Now, being the tech-savvy individual I am, I could have easily gotten a new screen and done the […]

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June 4, 2015

Why E-Waste Recycling is a Must for Small Businesses

By Sophia Bennett June 4, 2015 In the Information Age, few things are more important than protecting your company’s data.  As a small business, your idea may be your whole business. If proprietary information falls into the wrong hands, it can spell destruction. There have been dozens of high-profile cases of thieves stealing poorly-guarded customer data […]

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June 2, 2015

How Does E-Waste Affect the Environment?

Electronic waste – usually called “e-waste” – refers to any and all electric or electronic items needing to be disposed of. This can include – but certainly is not limited to – old cell phones, televisions, computer towers or inkjet printers. As technology has continued to advance, so has the amount of e-waste being produced […]

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June 1, 2015

ERI Featured In Raytheon Annual Corporate Responsibility Report

ERI is honored to be the sole electronic waste processing supplier for Raytheon, helping the company streamline its e-waste management to be a leader in its field.In 2014, ERI processed more than 200,000 pounds of e-waste for Raytheon, in addition to securely shredding more than 3,200 hard drives for the company.ERI is proud to partner […]

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May 26, 2015

How to Recycle Electronic Waste

By Sophia Bennett May 26, 2015 The facts about e-waste are staggering. According to DoSomething.org: Up to 50 million tons of electronic or e-waste are thrown away every year. Electronic waste is the fastest growing category of waste in the United States. Only 12.5 percent of that waste actually gets recycled. Electronics are full of toxic materials such as lead, […]

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