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WASTE MANAGEMENT ENTERS INKS AND TONER COLLECTION BUSS
Colorado’s Waste Management acquires Loveland e-recycler Access Computer ProductsA subsidiary of Waste Management has acquired Loveland-based Access Computer Products Inc., which recycles cell phones, ink and toner cartridges and consumer electronics.Chad Miller, senior project manager with Waste Management, said all of the jobs at the Loveland site will be preserved. Access employs about 110 employees at its Loveland office, 451 W. 69th St.
Miller said the acquisition allows Waste Management to meet the growing demand for e-recycling services. "It’s the fastest-growing waste stream, and our customers are asking us to get involved," he said.
Ink and toner cartridges and cell phones from all over the United States will be sent to Loveland for recycling.According to a news release, the acquisition will help Waste Management triple the amount of material it recycles to 20 million tons by 2020.
The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
"Waste Management is committed to providing solutions to our customers for managing their electronic waste," said Pat DeRueda, president of the subsidiary, WM Recycle America, in a news release. "This acquisition will expand Waste Management’s presence in the growing electronics recycling and re-commerce market and provide an additional high-value service to our customers."Mordell LLC, a re-commerce partner responsible for refurbishing and selling used computer equipment obtained through Access and other third party suppliers, was also acquired.For additional information and pricing, visit www. mordell.net.
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