Samsung Launches B2B Electronics Recycling Program in Canada

Samsung Recycling Direct for Business will provide commercial-sized bins to businesses throughout Canada in which old electronics can be disposed of and hauled away at no charge to the customer. The program is open to any business replacing unused or old electronics with new Samsung products.

The B2B program is an extension of the Samsung Recycling Direct program.

"Samsung Recycling Direct for Business has been designed to help take the work out of recycling for business owners and managers, while also removing the cost burden. It's the ultimate incentive to recycle," says Ron Hulse, vice president, B2B and Digital Convergence, Samsung Electronics Canada. 

The Samsung Recycling Direct for Business program will be maintained by Samsung's recycling partner, Global Electric Electronic Processing (GEEP), which is obligated not to incinerate electronics, send them to solid waste landfills, or export their toxic waste (defined in a manner consistent with the commonly accepted definition of hazardous electronic waste) to developing countries.

Products accepted through the B2B program include TVs, DVD and VHS players, audio equipment, home theatre equipment, phones, mobile phones, cameras, camcorders, printers, monitors and computer products. Upon completing an order with Samsung, businesses can work with their Samsung representatives to arrange to have these old electronics taken away at an agreed upon time.

To facilitate the process, GEEP will provide businesses looking to overhaul their technology products and systems with on-site commercial bins. Business owners or employees need only drop the electronics in the bin, and GEEP will remove the bins once filled and ensure the products are recycled responsibly.

Details about Samsung's standards for responsible recycling are available at www.samsung.com/green, a microsite where businesses can learn more about how Samsung recycles e-waste.