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Co-op City Joins e-cycleNYC Program
[August 27, 2015]

Co-op City Joins e-cycleNYC Program


Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), the nation's leading recycler of electronics, has announced that Co-op City, the largest co-op housing development in the world, has joined the e-cycleNYC program.

News of the 50,000 resident, Bronx-based development comes on the heels of news last month that the groundbreaking electronics recycling program had surpassed the 1 million mark in terms of residents being served.

The e-cycleNYC program is a public-private partnership between New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) and ERI. Fully funded by electronics manufacturers, the program is free for NYC taxpayers and participating buildings.

"We are honored to be able to provide responsible recycling of electronic waste to such a significant development here in the great city of New York," said John Shegerian, Chairman and CEO of ERI. "Already serving more than a million New Yorkers, the e-cycleNYC program continues to grow exponentially, with new buildings and developments coming on board steadily. That we now serve the largest co-op housing development on the planet is a huge accomplishment for the program. This is another great way to keep toxic electronics out of New Yrk landfills."



Shegerian added that he hopes this new paradigm achieved in New York City will serve as an inspiration for all cities in the U.S. and around the world.

"The e-cycleNYC program represents the most innovative and comprehensive electronics recycling service offered in the nation," said Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia. "The program is a true partnership with support from manufacturers, labor, and property owners. We're proud to have set an example for the entire nation and look forward to the continued success of this important initiative."


With the program, New York City-area buildings with at least 10 units can receive on-site pickup of stored electronics, including TVs, monitors, computers, laptops, small servers, printers/scanners, tablets/e-readers, mobile phones, MP3 players, VCRs/DVRs/DVD players, video game consoles, cable/satellite boxes, fax machines, keyboards, mice and hard drives.

Depending on the size and type of building, a variety of service options are available, including storage bins, room clean-outs and building events. Buildings, management companies or residents that want to learn more about electronics recycling in NYC can visit www.nyc.gov/ecycle.

For more information on general recycling needs, visit www.electronicrecyclers.com, www.Recyclenation.com, http://greenisgoodradio.com or www.urbanmining.org.

Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), the nation's leading recycler of electronic waste and world's largest cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company, is e-Stewards and R2 certified to de-manufacture and recycle every type of electronic waste in an environmentally friendly manner. ERI processes more than 275 million pounds of electronic waste annually at eight locations, serving every zip code in the United States. For more information about e-waste recycling and ERI, call 1-800-ERI-DIRECT or visit www.electronicrecyclers.com.


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