Recycle Computer Monitors News
- Electronics recycling event to be held Sept. 11 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:28PMSIOUX CITY -- Peoplewanting to recycle unwanted electronics equipment may take theitems to the Long Lines Family Center parking lot from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. Sept. 11, Melanie Swain, acting environmental servicesmanager, announced today.
- Recycling law starts today Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:31AMWisconsins new electronics recycling law takes effect today.
- Good News for the environment is good news for people in need Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:35AMA few years ago, the folks at the Good News Project were looking for another fundraiser that would bring them some needed cash.
- Lakeshore update: Electronics recycling law goes into effect Wednesday Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:13AMMADISON Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicle offices will be closed Friday as DMV staff members take another day of the required 16 unpaid days that must be taken over the two-year budget period.
- Steps to take when disposing of office electronics Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:46PMDisposing of outdated office computers, printers and copiers the right way is not only important for protecting the environment, it also staves off the efforts of data thieves. The Better Business Bureau explains the three steps necessary for small business owners to dispose of old office equipment safely and securely.
- Electronics recycling event set for Oct. 9 Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:09PMThe East Alabama Recycling Partnership will offer an opportunity to recycle electronics in Lee County on Oct. 9.
- Big Brother Big Sister offers new services for donations Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 9:41AMFor the fourth year in a row, members of the Big Brother Big Sister Foundation will collect donations door-to-door in Scituate with the hope of raising money to support its mentoring programs.
- People can taste food, fun at homecoming: A Place in the Sun Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 8:10AMIf you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend, check out the 65th annual North Olmsted Homecoming Festival at the city park, 28114 Lorain Road. Events begin today and run through Sunday evening.
- 2 arrested, third sought on California e-waste fraud charges Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 12:23AMState officials have arrested two Bay Area men – and are seeking a third in China – on criminal charges of attempting to defraud the state of $1 million in electronic waste recycling payments.
- State mandates e-waste program Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 9:09AMBRATTLEBORO -- Vermont has had almost 100 percent compliance as it rolls out its new e-waste program, which is intended to cut down on the amount of electronic waste that ends up in the state’s landfills.
- Recycle-Mania targeting waste Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 9:36AMJackson County residents can take documents, electronics, hazardous household items and drugs they want to dispose of to a Recycle-Mania Day from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. The event will be at the Dollar General Store parking lot, 306 N. Armstrong...
- Electronic waste causes harm to the environment Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 8:35PMDid you know that, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. citizens disposed of 41.1 million computers and 31.9 million computer monitors in 2007? Or did you know that in 2006 alone the United States manufactured 34 million televisions, 24 million computers and 139 million phones and pagers? Odds are that you didn’t, and that [...]
- With summer almost over, time to think about . . . Christmas?: Middleburg Heights Happenings Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 11:33AMA vendor event has been planned from 7-9 p.m. Oct. 8 in room C of the Middleburg Heights Community Center, 16000 Bagley Road.
- Electronics Recycling is About Second Chances Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 12:31AMThe goal of Step Industries isn't just giving computer equipment a second life also the people who work there.
- In brief for Aug. 11 Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 1:48AMSt. Charles: Season ending at aquatics facilities The swimming season is winding down for St. Charles pools.
- ‘Chunk Your Junk’ event extends spring cleaning to summer Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 12:51AMIt is time to get a fresh start to the new school year. Clear the clutter from the kids' rooms, the garage and all around the house before students head back to class.
- Partly Cloudy 82° Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 5:05PMThe city is hoping to plug citizens in to a few ways to recycle their electronics under new regulations.
- Electronic Recyclers International CEO Applauds EPA’s Commitment to Cleaning Up E-Waste Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 12:06PMWASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--John Shegerian, Chairman and CEO of Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), the nation’s leading recycler of electronics and e-waste, issued a statement today in response to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa P. Jackson’s announcement earlier this week regarding the agency’s international priorities. “Cleaning Up E-Waste” was named as one ...
- Electronic Recyclers International CEO Applauds EPA's Commitment to Cleaning Up E-Waste Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 11:59AMWASHINGTON----John Shegerian, Chairman and CEO of Electronic Recyclers International , the nation’s leading recycler of electronics and e-waste, issued a statement today in response to U.S.
- Goodwill Industries will recycle your old computer Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 6:27PMGoodwill Industries has a 'Don't Dump, Donate' computer recycling program that is really catching on.
- California's e-waste recycling 'poisoned' by greed, fraud Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 3:57AMSACRAMENTO, Calif. - It seemed a perfect symmetry: California, the world's high-tech capital, would lead the way in recycling the debris of our digital revolution.
- California's e-waste fraud unit to get criminal investigator as leader Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 12:57AMHoping to crack down on fraud in electronic waste recycling, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control is placing its e-waste fraud unit under the authority of a criminal investigator.
- Goodwill Industries e-waste drive begins this Saturday Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 6:38AMLAKEPORT, Calif. – For those that like to keep up with the latest gadgets, old electronics can pile up in the attic faster than expected. What happens to all those old cellular phones and movie players that get tossed in the garbage?
- BRIEFLY: Aug. 5 Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 5:31AMSee what's happening in and around Marion.
- Apple steps up to claim computers in Hooksett Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 11:17PMAfter more than one ton of obsolete iMacs and other computer equipment were tossed by the school department last week, Apple Computers has stepped in to haul it away for free after someone at the company's California headquarters was shown a New Hampshire Union Leader article about the situation, a school official said.
- Remember to get rid of sensitive data before recycling hard drive Monday, August 2, 2010 @ 6:08AMCHAMPAIGN – So you're getting ready for the electronics recycling event this Saturday in Champaign and you've got that old computer from the closet that you're finally going to get rid of. Hold on there. read more
- City corner column: Next E-Waste Day is Sept. 17-18 Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 9:40PMIs the city planning another E-Waste Day where I can recycle my old computer and printer?
- Organization Gives Free Computers to Needy San Diego Kids Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 11:41PMSan Diego 6 viewers help non-profit group give a high-tech gift to low income kids.
- Guest commentary: Supporting Electronic Waste Take-Back Bill Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 10:21AMWe’re supporting a bill now before the state Legislature that would help the bottom line of every cash-strapped city and town in the Commonwealth. It’s a bill that has broad support in both Houses. A bill that would generate new jobs, and make the Commonwealth a healthier place to live. Yes, this one could be a win-win-win.
- BRIEFLY: July 29 Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:00AMSee what's happening in and around Marion.
- Free electronic waste recycling event to be held Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 8:21PMRecycle your old television and computer monitors free of charge and help save the Earth at the same time.
- Clear Channel's "Green is Good" to Feature Broad Selection of Summer Guests Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 3:01PMLOS ANGELES----The Clear Channel Produced “Green is Good” radio show has announced its roster of guests for the remainder of the summer, revealing a broad selection of leading green businesses and organizations, each taking unique measures to protect our planet.
- Electronics disposal slated Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 4:01AMThe Zion Public Works Department will offer residents of Lake County an opportunity to recycle residential electronic devices in a partnership agreement with the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County from 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 28 at Old Fire Station 1, 2800 Sheridan Road. Only residential electronics can be dropped off. Residents dropping off materials must live in Lake County. The program can't ...
- California's pioneering e-waste program a model gone wrong Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 12:25AMIt seemed a perfect symmetry: California, the world's high-tech capital, would lead the way in recycling the debris of our digital revolution.
- Another tax grab not the answer Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 11:04PMMany overtaxed British Columbians, already annoyed by the recycling tax grab on electronic products, may be surprised to learn the government wants to tax even more electronic products.
- Tips to help stay cool, save energy Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 9:36AMWith high temperatures expected to continue in the coming days, PG&E offers these tips to help stay cool and save energy during summer heat.
- DHEC fines Sumter for accepting banned trash at landfill Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 11:07PMThe Department of Health and Environmental Control fined Sumter County thousands of dollars because people were dumping illegal items in the landfill. Now everyone who owns property in Sumter will foot the bill.
- Sabah must have full recovery centres for e-waste Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 9:32PMKOTA KINABALU: Department of Environment (DOE) Sabah director Haji Abdul Razak Abdul Manap sees a need to set up partial recovery and full recovery centres for electronic waste (e-waste) in Sabah.He pointed out that there are currently no facilities nor collection centre to handle e-waste in Sabah. Only one contractor, PetroJadi Sdn Bhd, is licensed as [...]
- Action Sheet 003: Your Hidden Toxic Waste (and What You Can Do About It) Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 8:37PM Is your home turning into a temporary e-waste storage facility? You're not alone. Plenty of us have old computer monitors, cell phones or other electronic components and gadgets cluttering our basements and junk drawers. By now, most folks realize that just tossing these toxin-laden goods into the trash is a bad idea, and that doing so will likely contaminate air and groundwater near the ...
- Electronic Recyclers CEO Appears on PBS Round Table on Gang Violence to Discuss Subject of "Recycling Lives" Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 5:07PMFRESNO, Calif.----John Shegerian, Chairman and CEO of Electronic Recyclers International , the nation’s leading recycler of electronic waste, stressed the importance of giving reformed gang members a “second chance for success” as part of a round table discussion on the PBS and KVPT program “Great Valley” this week.
- Going Green Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 7:25PMbt shows you how to save the planet — and some money — by conserving energy in the office.
- Recycle Your Computer Safely Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 10:53AMA local recycling company wants to collect your old electronics. Muskingum County Recycling and Prevention is having a three day recycling event.
- Drop off unwanted electronics at Aurora e-cycling event Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 9:51PMAURORA - If you have an old DVD player, VCR or computer, the city will take it off your hands.
- Workers blame prison recycle program for illnesses Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 3:46AMMARIANNA, Fla. — When former prison worker Freda Cobb developed sores on her arms, legs and back in 1997, she didn't connect them to an inmate work program that recycles computers and other electronic goods at the penal institution in the Florida Panhandle.
- Good harvest of old PCs Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 12:53AMIN support of the ‘Cleaner, Greener Penang’ initiative, the organiser of a computer fair has collected about 150 old CPUs, 100 monitors and 40 printers for recycling.
- 1-800-Recycling.com Announces Winner of Free iPad Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 3:22PMLOS ANGELES----Claudia McGee of Bella Vista, Arkansas will receive a free Apple iPad this week – and all she had to do was join the Facebook fan page for 1-800-Recycling.com and invite ten friends to do the same.
- Intel shows off new innovations on Research Day Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 5:33PMIntel showed off its newest innovations Wednesday at its annual Research Day show in Mountain View.
- 1-800-Recycling.com Launches iPhone App, "My Recycle List" Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 2:35PMLOS ANGELES----1-800-Recycling.com, an interactive nationwide company dedicated to simplifying and enhancing the consumer recycling experience, has announced the launch of its iPhone App, “My Recycle List,” a user-friendly tool designed to help anyone anywhere participate in the recycling of items they would otherwise throw away.
- Unwanted electronics brought to annual recycling event Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 11:52PMINWOOD - Many people showing up to the South Berkeley Recycling Center Saturday had more to recycle than the usual paper, plastic and glass - they brought with them old electronics, many of which had collected dust in the time that they had not bee...
- Electronic Recyclers International CEO Calls New iPhone 4G "Yet Another Must-Have from Apple" Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 12:40PMLOS ANGELES----John Shegerian, Chairman and CEO of Electronic Recyclers International , the nation’s leading recycler of electronics and e-waste, issued a statement today about Apple’s launch last week of the iPhone 4G.