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Holiday Light Recycling Has Begun at A Better Way!

12/20/2022

 

​It doesn't matter if you have one strand of lights or a whole box full.  A Better Way Computer Recycling is proud to offer residents in the Maryland, Baltimore, DC and Virginia area free Christmas Holiday light recycling.

As the holiday season approaches, many of us will be decking the halls with twinkling lights and festive decorations. While these lights can bring joy and cheer to our homes, they can also create a significant amount of waste if they are not disposed of properly. That's why it's important to recycle your holiday lights and help reduce their environmental impact.

One of the main benefits of recycling your holiday lights is that it helps to conserve natural resources. Many holiday lights are made from materials like copper, plastic, and glass, which can be extracted from the earth through mining and drilling. These processes can have negative impacts on the environment, including air and water pollution, habitat destruction, and greenhouse gas emissions. By recycling these materials, we can reduce the demand for new resources and reduce the environmental impacts of resource extraction.

Another reason to recycle your holiday lights is to reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans throw away around 25% more trash during the holiday season than any other time of year. This includes an estimated 50 million holiday lights that are discarded each year. By recycling these lights, we can help to reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills and minimize the negative impacts on the environment.

Recycling your holiday lights is also a way to support the circular economy. The circular economy is a model in which resources are used and re-used as much as possible, rather than being thrown away after a single use. By recycling our holiday lights, we can close the loop and extend the life of these resources, rather than sending them to a landfill where they will sit for hundreds of years.

So, as you start to bring out your holiday decorations this year, make sure to recycle your lights and do your part to protect the environment.  With a little effort, we can all help to reduce the environmental impact of our holiday celebrations.

Lights can be dropped off during regular business hours.  There is no minimum or maximum.  No appointment necessary!

Contact us for more details!



A Better Way is moving to a new location!  7/1/2020

7/1/2020

 
A Better Way Computer Recycling is moving to a larger facility effective July 1st, 2020.  Please call ahead if you plan on making a drop-off.

Please note all outside doors are locked 24/7.  You will need to call us ahead of time to schedule a drop-off.  

New address starting 7/1/2020:

899 Airport Park Rd.
STE K
Glen Burnie, MD 21061

Please feel free to call us if you have any questions.  

410-381-5588

Maryland IT Recycling Firm one of first in state to receive R2:2013 Certification.

8/14/2014

 
Elkridge, Md. (August 14th, 2014) – The security and privacy of customer data and information always seems to be top of mind for companies and consumers nowadays, but what happens when the hardware and systems a company is using are retired? Paper files get shredded, but how can companies make sure their data doesn’t get thrown out with the digital bath water?

 

In an area that’s becoming increasingly known as the nation’s digital security capital, the DC-Baltimore corridor has an overwhelming number of agencies and contractors that need to be sure their customer data or proprietary information is being disposed of properly. A Better Way Computer Recycling, Maryland’s leading electronics recycler, works to responsibly dispose of computers and other electronic equipment in a way that companies can not only feel secure about, but also environmentally proud of.

 

Already a R2:2008 Certified Recycler, A Better Way Computer Recycling has achieved Responsible Recycling Practices for Electronics Recyclers (R2:2013) certification—one of the electronics recycling industry’s most noteworthy designations—for its flagship Elkridge, Md. warehouse location. This means that companies can recycle their old computers and electronics with A Better Way Computer Recycling and be sure that their “e-waste” is properly and securely disposed of. With an on-site industrial shredder, companies can be sure their data is truly destroyed and hard drives can’t be accessed after they’re properly recycled.

 

“We like to be on the forefront of the industry and being one of the first R2:2013 recyclers in Maryland proves that” said Jeremy Limmer, co-founder of A Better Way Computer Recycling, “This updated certification will give not only our customers peace of mind but also our staff.  We’ve taken many steps to make sure we provide a safe working environment for our employees, protect our environment, and provide bulletproof electronic recycling and data destruction for our customers.”

 

To achieve this prestigious certification, A Better Way Computer Recycling was evaluated by independent third-party auditors that thoroughly analyzed the company’s programs and operations, rating them for proper protocol in more than 50 functional areas. Companies that hold the R2:2013 Certification have been identified as best-in-class for the areas of data security, environmental practices, proper e-waste disposal, and appropriate equipment repurposing.

 

In addition to its new R2:2013 certification, A Better Way Computer Recycling assists companies with:

·         Computer and Electronic recycling with full asset management tracking capabilities using bar code technology.

·         Certified Data Destruction by purging, degaussing, or shredding hard drives and any magnetic media.

·         Electronic waste consulting.

·         De-installation of data/server rooms, offices, warehouses, etc.

·         Custom electronic recycling programs setup for individual needs and requirements.

·         Electronics logistics and transportation.

 

A Better Way Computer Recycling is also recognized as an official Call2Recycle drop-off center, where local business and citizens can dispose of rechargeable batteries and old cell phones. Visit ABetterWayRecycling.com for more information.

 

About A Better Way Computer Recycling

As a family-owned and run business, A Better Way Computer Recycling provides businesses and individuals with an environmentally responsible alternative to throwing away obsolete equipment. As a growing problem across the country, more and more people are throwing away outdated computers and electronics every year, with this waste ending up in landfills halfway around the world. With no-toxic landfill and no-toxic export policies, A Better Way Computer Recycling seeks to provide a solution to this alarming trend, putting the environment first instead of the almighty dollar, like so many other computer recycling companies. For more information on A Better Way Computer Recycling or to find out about the company’s services, visit www.abetterwayrecycling.com.

 

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ABWCR Achieves R2:2008 & ISO 14001:2004 Certifications

10/1/2013

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Data Breach from Discarded Computers Remains Top Concern for IT Managers

Leading Area Technology Recycling Firm Achieves Top Industry Designation for Responsible Recycling Practices






Elkridge, Md. (October 1, 2013) – The security and privacy of customer data and information always seems to be top of mind for companies and consumers nowadays, but what happens when the hardware and systems a company is using are trashed? Paper files get shredded, but how can companies make sure their data doesn’t get thrown out with the digital bath water?



In an area that’s becoming increasingly known as the nation’s digital security capital, the DC-Baltimore corridor has an overwhelming number of agencies and contractors that need to be sure their customer data or proprietary information is being disposed of properly. A Better Way Computer Recycling, Maryland’s leading electronics recycler, works to responsibly dispose of computers and other electronic equipment in a way that companies can not only feel secure about, but also environmentally proud of. 



And now, companies can feel even safer. A Better Way has achieved Responsible Recycling Practices for Electronics Recyclers (R2:2008) certification—one of the electronics recycling industry’s most noteworthy designations—for its flagship Elkridge, Md. warehouse location. This means that companies can recycle their old computers and electronics with A Better Way and be sure that their “e-waste” is properly and securely disposed of. With an on-site industrial shredder, companies can be sure their data is truly destroyed and hard drives can’t be accessed after they’re properly recycled.



“We take the security of our customers’ data very seriously,” said Jeremy Limmer, co-founder of A Better Way Computer Recycling, “so preparing ourselves to achieve this certification felt natural. We’re very proud of this milestone and we’re looking forward to helping even more companies in this area recycle their old computers and electronics in a way that they can feel secure about while also helping our local environment.”



To achieve this prestigious certification, A Better Way was evaluated by independent third-party auditors that thoroughly analyzed the company’s programs and operations, rating them for proper protocol in more than 50 functional areas. Companies that hold the R2:2008 Certification have been identified as best-in-class for the areas of data security, environmental practices, proper e-waste disposal, and appropriate equipment repurposing.



In addition to its new R2:2008 certification, A Better Way Computer Recycling assists companies with:

  • Computer and Electronic recycling with full asset management tracking capabilities using bar code technology.
  • Certified Data Destruction by purging, degaussing, or shredding hard drives and any magnetic media.
  • Consignment Services for equipment too valuable for recycling.
  • Electronic waste consulting.
  • De-installation of data/server rooms, offices, warehouses, etc.
  • Custom electronic recycling programs setup for individual needs and requirements.
  • Electronics logistics and transportation.


A Better Way Computer Recycling is also recognized as an official Call2Recycle drop-off center, where local business and citizens can dispose of rechargeable batteries and old cell phones. Visit ABetterWayRecycling.com for more information.



About A Better Way Computer Recycling

As a family-owned and run business, A Better Way Computer Recycling provides businesses and individuals with an environmentally responsible alternative to throwing away obsolete equipment. As a growing problem across the country, more and more people are throwing away outdated computers and electronics every year, with this waste ending up in landfills halfway around the world. With no-toxic landfill and no-toxic export policies, A Better Way Computer Recycling seeks to provide a solution to this alarming trend, putting the environment first instead of the almighty dollar, like so many other computer recycling companies. For more information on A Better Way Computer Recycling or to find out about the company’s services, visit www.abetterwayrecycling.com.

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Local Computer & Electronic Recycler Recognized as Official Call2Recycle Drop-Off Center

7/15/2011

 
Call2Recycle Drop Off Center
A Better Way Computer Recycling Selected as Environmentally-Friendly Option for Local Rechargeable Battery & Cell Phone Collection.

Columbia, Md. (July 15, 2011) – Local Maryland consumers and businesses no longer need to deal with the ever-present challenge of what to do with their old cell phones or rechargeable batteries, thanks to leading computer and electronics recycler A Better Way Computer Recycling. The local family-owned company was recently selected as an official Call2Recycle® drop-off center, giving consumers and businesses a regional option for disposing of rechargeable batteries or cell phones at no cost.

The Call2Recycle program, created in 1994, is the only free rechargeable battery and cell phone collection program in North America. Since its inception, the program has diverted 50 million pounds of rechargeable batteries from the solid waste stream and established a network of 30,000 drop-off locations, of which A Better Way Computer Recycling is now a proud member.

“The importance of battery recycling and its positive effects on our environment is an issue that needs to be stewarded more at the local level to help raise awareness among both individuals and organizations and we’re looking forward to being a part of this movement,” said Jeremy Limmer of A Better Way Computer Recycling.

As an official drop-off center for the general public, A Better Way Computer Recycling is able to further its mission of sustainable and ethical electronics and computer disposal. Going beyond any mere government recycling standards, A Better Way Computer Recycling’s participation in the Call2Recycle program is another way in which the company is making efforts to have a major impact on environmental preservation as well as fulfill the sustainability desires of the general

A Better Way Computer Recycling was also recently selected as a Microsoft® Registered Refurbisher, allowing the company to sell refurbished PCs with Microsoft software to businesses, educational institutions, non-profit charitable organizations, government programs, individuals, and other eligible customers, giving these constituents the opportunity to obtain needed technology within limited budget constraints.

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About A Better Way Computer Recycling

As a family-owned and run business, A Better Way Computer Recycling provides businesses and individuals with an environmentally responsible alternative to throwing away obsolete equipment. As a growing problem across the country, more and more people are throwing away outdated computers and electronics every year, with this waste ending up in landfills halfway around the world. With no-toxic landfill and no-toxic export policies, A Better Way Computer Recycling seeks to provide a solution to this alarming trend, putting the environment first instead of the almighty dollar, like so many other computer recycling companies. For more information on A Better Way Computer Recycling or to find out about the company’s services, visit www.abetterwayrecycling.com.

About Call2Recycle

Call2Recycle is the only free rechargeable battery and cell phone collection program in North America. Since 1994, Call2Recycle has diverted more than 60 million pounds of rechargeable batteries from local landfills and established a network of 30,000 recycling drop-off locations. Advancing green business practices and environmental sustainability, Call2Recycle is the most active voice promoting eco-safe reclamation and recycling of rechargeable batteries and cell phones. Call2Recycle is operated by the non-profit Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC). Learn more at call2recycle.org or 877.723.1297. Become a follower or fan at twitter.com/call2recycle or facebook.com/call2recycle.

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A Better Way Computer Recycling LLC
899 Airport Park Rd. STE K, Glen Burnie, MD 21061

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