The Problem

Electronic waste has become one of the fastest growing segments of the waste stream generated by the United States.  In 2006 alone, CCR itself has recycled approximately 3,497,340 lbs of e-waste.

The significant pace of technological advancement is contributing to the exponential growth in electronic waste. As a result, legislative, business, and environmental pressures are forcing corporations to implement disciplined IT disposal and recycling solutions.

Classic Computer Recovery focuses on the recycling of electronic equipment, to assist the EPA in lowering the hazardous material impact from this type of equipment. For example, in Florida, it has been determined that 40% of the lead found in municipal solid waste comes from computer monitors and televisions, as reported by Irene Gleason of the Florida EPA.

As with other states, Classic Computer Recovery supplies CERTIFICATES & VENDOR CONTRACTS that show the equipment is being recycled or disposed of safely per EPA approved methods. According to a report, Electronics Recycling: What to Expect from Global Mandates, “nearly 30 countries may have electronics take-back laws on the books within the next five years. In the U.S., electronics manufacturers are trying to work with environmentalists, municipal officials, and the solid waste and recycling industries to develop a recycling and disposal system for electronic appliances.”

Classic Computer Recovery is already focusing on these efforts of disposal.

Our sales team finds markets for product through the Internet and resellers which extends the useful life of the product. Most of our product is put back into use in the U.S. through non-public school systems and/or corporations, and computer dealers who resell used equipment. When product is not usable, it is recycled to reclaim the Materials by product category (ie. Plastic, Metal, Glass, Circuit Boards, etc.).

 

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