Press Release, distributed on 4th February 2009 - See the full and online version here
With the United States dealing with its worst economic situation in nearly 30 years, and still no resolve to the e-waste crisis that is building at an alarming rate, Cash for Laptops is offering a service to the Americans and the Planet that can single-handedly be a massive aid to many, combining the abilities and services with Cash for iphones, Cash for Smartphone’s, and Cash for Berry´s to maximize their efforts in this task.
Reno, Nev (PRWeb), February 4th 2009 – Cash for Laptops has, for many years realized the challenges in encouraging people to recycle their old, used and broken laptops and electronic equipment. Over 2 million tons of electronic waste is being disposed of each year, making up 44% of unused electronics, only 11% are recycled with the remaining number going into storage facilities, and much of this disposed of in the future.
As always, Cash for Laptops appreciates that with the recycling figure being so low, drastic action is needed by the people of America to raise this number and reduce the effect that the toxic and hazardous substances have on the planet and the people – many components of a laptop computer can, if not disposed of correctly cause lung, kidney and liver problems of which some can prove fatal.
Combining this problem with the economic and financial crisis that America is facing, which seems to have no end and affects the people more everyday, Cash for laptops urges people to make better use of the services they provide. The company buys old, used or broken laptops from the public and businesses to avoid them being disposed of incorrectly.
This service is, and has always been beneficial to the environment, but with an increasing number of computers and a decreasing number of units recycled the impact will be drastic. The fact that a financial reward is paid for the laptop is something that people need to take heed of, and in this unstable financial crisis they can also benefit – providing a win-win situation for all, which is Cash for Laptops goal.
In a statement from Dave Kruch, Chief Executive Officer of Cash for Laptops he commented “The rapidly expanding waste issue and the crisis we are being faced with in America means that the recycling of goods and being rewarded for it is now more valuable to the public and companies than ever before.” And then went on to remind us “These are two issues that need to be faced and will not be solved without action”
The process that is undertaken to increase the life of laptops and electronic devices is simple, and can be commenced with a simple form being filled in by the individual or business that is looking to dispose of their no longer needed or wanted goods online. The company then mail out a prepaid and insured packaging box for the customer to return the quoted items.
The Cash for Laptops technicians carry out the required work on each laptop immediately upon receipt, and this includes erasing all personal information and data stored on the hard drive to ensure client privacy is maintained at an extremely high level. Once this process is complete a check is mailed out for the payment as quoted prior to submission of the laptop, or other electronic devices that are traded.
To assist in the promotion of recycling electronic goods including broken, used or unwanted iphones, Blackberries and Smartphone’s among other electronic devices Cash for Laptops has established several websites and blogs to raise awareness to the online community.
