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It has been estimated by the National Recycling Council that over 400 million computers will be abandoned in 2004 globally, with a growth rate of 30% or more over the next few years. To date, only about 10% of these computers have been recycled. The remainder will be land filled or packed in containers and ocean freighted overseas where the rules for recycling have not been developed. These computers and monitors contain materials that release toxic materials when they are land filled or incinerated (see our Power Point slide presentation “Why Recycle? – Video Presentation”). At the same time, this overseas shipping sends tons of precious and hard to find metals and other products out of our country and economy. They are then used as raw materials for new products that are sold back to us at a higher cost. Recycling also helps to create new jobs here at home.
B. Choosing a recycler (in New York State). The recycler you choose should offer a New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) Certificate of Recycling (C7) when your items are brought to the facility. All items should be recycled at that facility or shipped to another facility with EPA or DEC certification. There are companies out there that claim that they “recycle” but actually they are “packers” that stuff containers and ship them to China or Pakistan. Making sure that the wealth is kept in our country, growing a viable recycling industry along with expanding job opportunities. We are a computer and electronic recycler, so the items we recycle have to be electrical or electronic in nature. Anything with a printed circuit board or a power switch can be recycled through our facility (with the exception of television sets and microwave ovens, at this time). Computers, monitors, keyboards, mice, printers, fax machines, cables, modems, cell phones, telephones and telephone devices, stereos, radios, car radios, electric motors, other automotive electronics, etc, are acceptable. Ask us if you are unsure.
There are many options. Placing the items in a box and dropping it off at our facility is the easiest and lowest cost. However, if you have too many items, or they are heavy, you can schedule a pick up of your items for as additional fee. Providing us a list of the items is helpful in obtaining a quote (see our on-line quotation facility), but not necessary. Sorting your items is always a good idea and helps us minimize our labor costs and thus our fees. We are open six days per week (Mon – Sat) and can be easily reached from anywhere in Central New York. (See our driving directions map and link). We DO NOT accept : 1. Television sets of any kind 2. Microwave ovens in any condition 3. Monitors with broken glass/tubes, loose monitor tubes or CRT's 4. Chemicals wet or dry 5. Loose batteries, Styrofoam, cardboard, or paper. back to top F. Packaging & Palletizing Tips CPU's (Computers
) G. How may I pay for the service? All items are weighed or counted when they arrive at our facility. You will be invoiced according to our standard pricing (unless other arrangements were agreed to in advance) plus New York State Sales Tax (based on the rate in Onondaga County). If you are Tax Exempt, a current tax exempt certificate should be presented at the time of pick up or delivery. Payments may be made by cash, check, or credit card (on site only), and we accept authorized Purchase Order from commercial and institutional clients who have opened charge privileges with us in advance.Note: Prices are subject to change based on movements in the commodity markets. Call or e-mail us for current prices. |
