Electronics Recycling

media release: Universal Recycling Technologies (URT), a leading certified electronics waste recycler, is pleased to announce today about its upcoming Electronics Recycling Collections Event with Samsung Electronics, e-Stewards Enterprise and global leader in technology, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Kappa Psi Omega Chapter. The event, scheduled for Saturday, June 24, aims to encourage responsible and safe disposal of electronic waste (e-waste) while providing a free responsible recycling solution for the underserved communities.

TIME: 8am – 1pm, Warner Park parking lot, 2930 N Sherman Ave., Madison.

ACCEPTED FREE OF COST: televisions, computers (desktop, laptop, netbook, & tablet computers), desktop printers (including those that scan, fax and/or copy, and 3-D printers), computer monitors, other computer accessories (including keyboards, mice, speakers, external hard drives, & flash drives), e-readers, DVD players, VCRs and other video players (i.e. DVRs), and fax machines.

NOT ACCEPTED: contaminated medical equipment, fire alarms, light bulbs, batteries, vape pens, dehumidifiers, mercury containing devices, exit signs, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and any unit with liquid or sludge.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Call URT at 877-278-0799 or visit us online at https://urtsolutions.com/drop-off/.

 “As a certified electronic recycler headquartered in Wisconsin, it is our (URT’s) responsibility to work towards creating a more favorable recycling environment for the residents of Wisconsin,” said Ray Zielke, vice president of sales and marketing at URT. “That is why partnering with Samsung on different electronics recycling collection events throughout the state is so important. Together we’ve recognized the need and want to provide different solutions for the residents.”

For the June 24 event, URT and Samsung have joined forces with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Kappa Psi Omega Chapter. “Our organization’s environmental initiative, Enhance Our Environment, for the upcoming years involve: Gardening, Tree Planting, and Electronics Recycling,” said Stephanie Bradley Wilson, president at Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Kappa Psi Omega Chapter. “When the opportunity to partner with URT and Samsung on this collection event presented itself, we were excited. This event not only supports our organization’s environmental initiative, but it also positively impacts the community of Madison and the surrounding communities that might not have a free and accessible electronic recycling solution.”

The free electronics recycling collection event will provide the city of Madison and its surrounding communities (businesses excluded) an opportunity to dispose their unwanted electronics responsibly and safely. By participating in this collection event, individuals can directly contribute to protecting our communities and the conservation of our valuable resources.

At Samsung, we believe that making people’s lives better starts with the planet. That is why we put sustainability at the heart of every step of our business. This includes collecting and repurposing or recycling an average of 100M pounds of electronic waste (e-waste) in the U.S. annually, with a goal of collecting 10 million tons of e-waste globally by 2030. In the U.S., Samsung offers over 1,700 e-waste drop-off locations and supports a wide range of e-waste recycling events. They are the winner of the 2021 U.S. EPA’s Sustainable Materials Management Electronics Challenge Gold Tier Award for their leadership in e-waste collection and recycling.

URT has recycled over one billion pounds of electronic and universal waste since opening its doors in 2003. The company’s team and processes have earned stamps of approval from certifying entities (e-Stewards, R2, NAID, ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001). URT guarantees security, manages 100% of the process, and takes every step necessary to keep the customer’s data safe.

ABOUT UNIVERSAL RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES (URT)

As the recycling industry’s trusted leader, URT provides full-service integrated electronic and universal recycling solutions throughout the United States. Our complete transparency gives customers the peace of mind to know their materials have been processed in an ethical, safe, and secure manner. We strive to build strong relationships with our downstream partners and look for circular solutions for all the materials we recycle. To learn more about URT, visit www.urtsolutions.com.

ABOUT SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS

Samsung Electronics is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, network systems, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. Samsung is also leading in the Internet of Things space through, among others, our Smart Home and Digital Health initiatives. Since being established in 1969, Samsung Electronics has grown into one of the world’s leading technology companies and become recognized as one of the top 10 global brands. Our network now extends across the world, and Samsung takes great pride in the creativity and diversity of its talented people, who drive our growth. To discover more, please visit our website at http://www.samsung.com and our official newsroom at news.samsung.com.

ABOUT ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INCORPORATED, KAPPA PSI OMEGA CHAPTER

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA) is an international service organization that was founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. in 1908. It is the oldest Greek-letter organization established by African American college-educated women. Alpha Kappa Alpha is comprised of more than 300,000 members in more than 1000 graduate and undergraduate chapters in the United States, Liberia, the Bahamas, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Germany, South Korea, Bermuda, Japan, Canada, and South Africa. Led by International President & CEO Danette Anthony Reed, Alpha Kappa Alpha is often hailed as “America’s premier Greek-letter organization for African American women.”