Jan. 8

Electronic Manufacturers Recycling Management Company LLC will provide nationwide electronics recycling beginning Jan. 15.

It will have 280 recycling locations around the United States and at least one in each state. The company expects to establish at least 800 drop-off sites by 2011. MRM, as it is known, was founded by Panasonic Corporation of North America, Sharp Electronics Corp. and Toshiba America Consumer Products LLC. Consumers can drop of any of those companies´ electronic products for free.

"With the establishment of the nationwide recycling program, one of the most comprehensive in the industry, we have proven that collaborative effort is the most effective way to provide consumers with convenient recycling opportunities," said David Thompson, MRM president.

MRM also is committed to eliminating the export of hazardous electronic waste to developing countries, he said.

Contact Waste & Recycling News reporter Joe Truini at (330) 865-6166 or jtruini@crain.com

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