Local Facility Repurposes Electronics
Have you ever wondered what happens to your old cell phones and computers after you drop them off to be recycled? A Buffalo Grove business converts discarded electronics into new products.
A Buffalo Grove business is breathing new life into discarded electronics by converting them into various new materials. Old disc drives, computers, TVs, VCRs and other equipment are collected at Electronics Recycling Services (ERS) and transformed into other consumer products. “We take exercise equipment, anything that has to do with electronics,” said Jim Johnston, marketing operations manager. “Ninety-eight percent of everything that comes into our door is recycled.” “I think a lot of people, once they get to see our facility, see we’re an innovative company,” Johnston said. The discarded electronics come from companies that contract with ERS as well as from schools, fitness centers and even local residents. ERS’ proprietary machines …
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