Fresno Company Receives Fleet of Electric Forklifts
Fresno’s own Electronic Recyclers, Inc. just got a bit more environmentally-friendly.A fleet of 13 electric forklifts is now in operation at ER’s Fresno plant, replacing the previous propane forklifts.John Shegerian, chairman and CEO of Electronic Recyclers, got the idea for the switch in forklifts from his son, who works in the plant during summers. He […]
Fresno State e-waste program changes name
California State University, Fresno’s e-waste collection effort has a new name – Community Universal Waste Collection Program – and is expanding to accept large household appliances and other products, in addition to electronic waste, the university says.Most items are accepted without cost. These include TVs, computer monitors and components, stereos, office equipment, cell phone, and […]
Electronic Recyclers CEO Addresses ThinkEquity Partners 2007 Growth Conference
John S. Shegerian, Chairman and CEO of Electronic Recyclers, Inc. (ERI), discussed electronics recycling and “e-waste” at the ThinkEquity Partners LLC 2007 Growth Conference (G5) at the St. Regis Hotel in San Francisco today.Addressing an audience of investors and financial analysts looking for specific insights into the biggest trends of emerging growth industries, Shegerian stressed […]
The tattoo on Jason Carter’s throat reads: “sober.”It’s a badge of honor for the recovering drug addict and former prison inmate.Unfortunately, most employers don’t see it that way.“They would take one look at me, and they didn’t want to hire me. They didn’t want me dealing with the public,” said Carter, who spent nearly a […]
Carmel-Marina Waste Management has announced it’s expanding its free drop-offs of electronic waste to Mondays through Saturdays at its Madison Lane Transfer Station in Salinas.Teaming with Fresno-based Electronic Recyclers Inc., the Transfer Station program has resulted in the recycling of more than 125 tons of electronic waste in the past year.The Madison Lane Transfer Station […]
Electronic Recyclers to Hold California E-Waste Events This Weekend
Electronic recycling collection events will be held at participating Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club stores across California in partnership with Fresno-based Electronic Recyclers, Inc. (ERI) on Saturday, September 15 and Sunday, September 16 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day.Receiving areas will be set up in the parking lots of participating Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club […]
Orange County Residents Invited to Recycle Their Electronic Waste at Their Local Wal-Mart
WHAT: Electronic recycling collection events will be held at participating Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club stores across California in partnership with Fresno-based Electronic Recyclers, Inc. (ERI) on Saturday, September 15 and Sunday, September 16 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day.Receiving areas will be staged in the parking lots of participating Wal-Mart and Sam’s Clubs […]
Milpitas Residents Invited to Recycle Their Electronic Waste at Wal-Mart
WHAT: Electronic recycling collection events will be held at participating Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club stores across California in partnership with Fresno-based Electronic Recyclers, Inc. (ERI) on Saturday, September 15 and Sunday, September 16 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day. The Wal-Mart located at 301 Ranch Drive in Milpitas will be participating in this […]
Jim Farley: Time to recycle old electronic gear
BACK TO SCHOOL and recycling electronics – two concepts with more in common than you may think.The leaves have begun to change, the sun is setting earlier and the kids are back in school, which also means new electronic gear, such as laptops, monitors, cell phones and MP3 players – and a bunch of older, […]
Electronic Recyclers CEO Addresses Environmental Information Digest’s Annual Gathering
John S. Shegerian, Chairman and CEO of Electronic Recyclers, Inc. (ERI), discussed electronics recycling and “e-waste” at the EI Digest’s Annual Gathering today at the Marriott Coronado Island Resort in San Diego.As part of a panel discussion on the management of hazardous substances, and addressing an audience of elite waste industry and environmental services executives, […]