Category: News Room

ERI’s John Shegerian Addresses Chartwell Waste Industry Summit on Subject of Toxic ‘e-waste’

John S. Shegerian, Chairman and CEO of Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), stressed the importance of addressing the “Hazardous Afterlife” of electronic waste at the Chartwell Waste Industry Summit at the Grand Hyatt in Tampa Bay.Addressing the nation’s waste industry executives, Shegerian argued that it is now “far too late to sweep this problem under the […]

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Electronic Recyclers International CEO Explains “All Things eWaste” on VideoJug

John S. Shegerian, Chairman and CEO of Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), is now featured in a series of short films and interviews on VideoJug, in which he explains electronic waste – what it is, why it is an environmental hazard, and how it should be properly disposed of.There is also a profile segment on Shegerian […]

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Life after CRTs

On a recent Saturday morning, two 70-foot-long semi trucks from Electronic Recyclers International squeezed through the gates of Mission Bay High School’s parking lot and weaved their way around parked cars to the far end of the lot where Ron LaChance waited, dressed in plaid shorts and sneakers, no socks. Trickles of early-morning sweat formed […]

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Sheriff Sponsors E-Waste Roundup at Pitchess

Got mice in your office closet? A pile of computer monitors collecting dust in the garage? Don’t throw it in the trash, let the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department come to your rescue.The sheriff’s department, in partnership with Electronic Recyclers, will hold a free e-waste roundup in the parking lot of the Pitchess Detention Center […]

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Electronic Recyclers International Helps Leigh Steinberg’s Super Bowl Party Go Green

Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), announced today it is teaming with legendary sports agent Leigh Steinberg to help “green” his 22nd annual Super Bowl Party by setting up special collection areas for used electronics at the site of the event. The e-waste bins will be available at the Desert Botanical Gardens for guests of the party […]

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Legendary Sports Agent Is ‘Going Green’ for 22nd Annual Super Bowl Celebration on February 2

As the swarm of pre-Super Bowl parties begin taking over the Valley of the Sun, only one event in town will combine an environmental cause with an A-list celebrity crowd and high-energy entertainment. On Saturday, February 2, from 2:00p.m. to 5:00p.m, the Desert Botanical Garden will be home to one of the most anticipated Super […]

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Sports Agent to Provide Electronic Recycling at Super Bowl Party

For those looking to attend this year’s Super Bowl in Glendale, Arizona, this year’s game will also be an opportunity to recycle your obsolete cell phones and laptops.Agent Leigh Steinberg, the real-life inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire, will have a different twist to his 22nd Annual Super Bowl Party on February 2. He has […]

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John S. Shegerian Receives Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award

John S. Shegerian, Chairman and CEO of Electronic Recyclers, Inc. (ERI), and Founder and Chairman of Addicted.com has been named a recipient of the prestigious Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award, presented by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Committee at their annual Commemoration Program held yesterday at the William Saroyan Theatre.Shegerian is […]

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Fairgrounds to host electronic waste event

The Madera District Fair and Electronic Recyclers are offering residents a convenient, local drop-off location for “e-waste” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Jan. 19, at the Madera District Fairgrounds, 1850 W. Cleveland Ave.The fair is giving residents an opportunity to safely dispose of computers, televisions, monitors and other unwanted electronic items for proper recycling.It […]

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John Shegerian’s Post-Show Blog

It was an honor and privilege being on the The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch. Donny is brilliant and genuinely warm! Donny’s entire team from Will to Melanie and everyone else made us feel immediately a part of the family. Thank you all for the great experience. Here are some of my favorite tips on […]

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