MRM brings electronic product manufacturers together to provide consumers with an environmentally sound and convenient e-Waste recycling program.
MRM and its participating manufacturers have had a long recycling association with ERI and their innovation e-waste recycling programs throughout the country.
New York or Maryland consumers that wish to request free packaging to send back their item can call MRM’s Toll Free number 1-888-769-0149 or email [email protected]
Did You Know?
- According to US EPA (http://www.epa.gov/ecycling/manage.htm) of the electronic products sold between 1980 and 2007, approximately 235 million units had accumulated in storage as of 2007.
- Of the 2.25 million tons of TVs, cell phones and computer products ready for end-of-life (EOL) management, 18% (414,000 tons) was collected for recycling and 82% (1.84 million tons) was disposed of, primarily in landfills.
- From 1999 through 2005, recycling rate was relatively constant at about 15%. During these years, the amount of electronics recycled increased but the percentage did not because the amount of electronics sent for end of life management increased each year as well.
- For 2006-2007, the recycling rate increased to 18%, possibly because several states have started mandatory collection and recycling programs for electronics.