Maine Approves Metech to Consolidate E-Scrap

Company can collect material under state’s electronics recycling law.

Metech Recycling, an electronics recycling firm based in Worcester, Mass., has received approval from Maine to consolidate electronic scrap for municipalities and manufacturers in the state in accordance with the state’s E-Waste Law. 

The law, enacted in 2004, calls for shared responsibility  in financing the recycling of electronics generated in the state.
“We are pleased that Metech Recycling chose to work with Maine and the electronics manufacturers to provide for environmentally sound recycling of eligible e-waste from covered entities,” says Carole Cifrino of the Maine Department of Environmental Protection.
Consolidator approval is based on a company’s technical ability, financial capacity and competitive costs.
According to a Metech, as a BAN (Basel Action Network) e-Stewards certified recycler, Metech Recycling meets or exceeds the state’s requirements regarding environmentally sound management of electronic scrap. Metech says it also guarantees it does not landfill or export hazardous electronic waste material. The company adds that all hard drives are securely shredded to ensure data security.
“Metech Recycling is honored to support Maine’s recycling law and municipalities across the state,” says Chris Ryan, president of Metech Recycling. “Maine is one of the states that is leading the way in addressing the growing problem of household electronic waste.” 
In addition to its Massachusetts headquarters, Metech operates facilities in California, Utah, Colorado, Nebraska and North Carolina.

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