Americans purchase millions of new computers, smart phones and electronic devices every year. Eager to be seen as environmentally and socially responsible, many major manufacturers now offer “takeback” programs, promising services like New York computer recycling if you send it back to them after you upgrade to their new products.

Takeback programs sound like a great idea, and they are certainly a step in the right direction. After all, these programs keep tons of old computers (and their dangerous components) out of landfills.  However, the catch is that the consumer is often the one who has to pay the costs to ship their old “stuff” back to the original manufacturer.   For many people, packing and shipping a heavy computer or similar piece of equipment back to the manufacturer is just more trouble than it’s worth. It can also be expensive.

For example, Acer charges between $15 and $40 for shipping when you send your old computer back to them. According to a watchdog group that monitors manufacturer takeback programs, however, Acer “does not have a policy against exporting toxic e-waste to developing nations.”   The export of old electronics from America and Europe to developing nations for recycling or refurbishing is a growing phenomenon that may critics decry because of the lax regulations and poor working conditions in “Third World” countries.  Don’t use these takeback programs.  Instead, use services like the New York computer recycling service offered in the New York and New Jersey area by Recycling New York.

That’s why Recycling New York, Inc. is proud of the fact that we do not ship any of the items we process overseas. All our NYC electronics recycling and refurbishing is carried out in the United States.  What also makes Recycling New York, Inc. a desirable alternative to manufacturers’ takeback programs is simple: Our team comes to your New Jersey or New York City office and hauls away your old, unwanted electronics, office equipment, computers, telephone equipment, surplus inventory and much more – at NO CHARGE to you!  Better yet, you may even earn money from this old equipment if we are able to find a buyer for it. Take advantage of our New York computer recycling service.

Contact us to learn how easy it is for your New York or New Jersey business to get rid of your used computers, phone equipment and electronics of all kinds in a hassle-free way that won’t cost you a dime!