With increasing use of electronic products in daily lives, it is important for us to recycle electronic waste products to save environment. eRecycleNY, electronic waste recycling company has officially opened its New York office. This office will offer a cost-effective, Environmental Protection Agency-compliant option for businesses needing to dispose of electronic items.
eRecycleNY was founded by Stephen and Jodi Leone and Brooklyn parents with more than 20 years' experience in waste management and recycling.
According to a press release, the company's "Save our Planet, Save our Schools" program will remit a percentage of referred sales to Parent Teacher Associations at participating public schools, making the company the only recycling vendor in New York to support New York City schools.
"Having worked in recycling for decades, I know many eWaste companies do not comply with EPA regulations and charge far more for their services," said Stephen Leone. "When we heard about the new law in New York, we saw an opportunity to create a service that fully complies with environmental standards, represents a solid value for business customers, and supports our kids' schools."
"Green laws are in place for a reason: to protect us and our kids from toxic materials, which up until now have been buried in landfills or exported overseas," said Leone. "You can't just throw your old electronics in the trash anymore. With eRecycleNY, you can comply with changes in New York State regulations while simultaneously protecting both the environment and your most secure data."
According to the EPA, electronics comprise one percent of the material entering U.S. landfills; yet contribute 70 percent of the toxins found there. "Electronic recycling statistics are frightening," added Jodi Leone. "Especially when you consider that in the U.S., an estimated 133,000 computers are discarded every day – that's why electronic waste must be handled correctly."
Starting January 1, 2012, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation: Electronic Equipment Reuse and Recycling Act (EERRA) will need all businesses in the state to recycle their eWaste – including old or obsolete computers, hard drives, monitors and other electronic devices – at a certified electronics recycling facility.
"Before, businesses would discard electronics using private garbage or building management companies," added Leone. "Because we cut out the middleman, we are able to offer our customers a great deal. We are a direct, dependable, one-stop option for businesses in New York."
Mandira Srivastava is a TMCnet contributor. She works as a full-time writer, ghostwriter and blogger, and has more than two years of experience in print and Web media. She has also worked on company brochures, website content and product descriptions, as well as proofreading and editing content. To read more of her articles, please visit her columnist page.Edited by
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