Sklar Technology Partners proudly works with Computer Recycling of Virginia, Inc. A non-profit company that actually gives you money for the equipment you recycle. By giving people the option to drop off their dated equipment or schedule a pick up it makes it extremely easy to dispose electronics safely and in a responsible manner.
“Any school-aged child can tell you this phrase is used to remind us not to throw glass, plastic, or paper into the trash but into a recycling bin instead. Each day we hear people talking to a greater extent about being “green” and focusing on the environment and the conservation of natural resources. But, what does “green” mean when it is applied to the electronics industry? It has become evident that our beloved electronic devices are comprised of many components that are not good for our environment.
In 2005, Americans disposed of around 2 million tons of unwanted electronics. Only 345,000 to 379,000 tons of those items were recycled, with the remainder ending up in landfills across the nation. That is more than 1.5 million tons of electronics that will remain in landfills indefinitely while the heavy metals that they contain break down slowly over the years and leech into our soil and contaminate our environment. This doesn’t have to happen.
Since our inception in 2001, we at CRVA have been striving to educate the public about electronic recycling and its benefits to our environment. We have a “No-Landfill” policy, and reuse, refurbish, and/or recycle all donated electronics. When you donate to CRVA, you are improving the environment and helping our communities bridge the digital divide.” (www.recycle4va.com)
“We know that for each new product that is introduced to the market, one or more becomes obsolete. In 2005, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimated that between 26 and 37 million computers alone became “outdated”. In total, the EPA estimated that 304 million electronics, with about two-thirds of them still operational, were discarded by consumers all across America.” (Data from the Consumer Electronics Association and EPA)
We believe that giving people options and educating them is a proactive way to reduce our environmental footprint.
Please remember to safely remove all sensitive data before recycling or disposing your IT equipment.
Not sure how? Give us a call at: 804-730-2628
