Many consumers are guilty of filling drawers or closets with old laptops, cellphones, fitness trackers and other electronic devices once they are no longer needed. It’s hard to know where to recycle those items, or it seems costly and inconvenient.The world generates millions of tons of electronic waste — also called e-waste — each year. […]

Some people worry that we’re not prepared for AI and automation. There’s a general fear that robots will take over, leaving people without jobs, control, or privacy. However, the trash and recycling industry is one of the best examples to show why AI and robotics are crucial today. The EPA released data on municipal solid waste […]

As a business owner, you can’t afford to overlook hard drive recycling. The drives store a ton of private data that you are legally obligated to protect.When it comes time to recycle old electronics, you can’t just toss them out or give them away. You’re required to follow federal and state laws, and you need […]

ERI, the U.S.’s leading material resource recovery, ITAD, mobility and data destruction/processing provider and largest recycler of electronics, has announced a collaborative partnership with ITOCHU Corporation, a leading global trading and investment conglomerate engaged in domestic trading, import/export, and overseas trading of various products, as well as business investment in Japan and overseas.ERI and ITOCHU […]

We all have unused items sitting in closets, drawers, or forgotten bins in attics, garages, or basements. Old laptops, e-readers, or tablets that no longer charge. Cellphones that bricked after an update. Power cords, peripherals, and charging cables also need to be recycled in my state.I know I have boxes full of charging cables that […]