Sony Launches National E-Waste Program

August 17th, 2007

On Thursday, Sony followed in the footsteps of Dell in rolling out no-charge recycling services for its products. The Sony Take Back Recycling Program is designed to encourage consumers to recycle and dispose of electronic devices in an environmentally responsible way.Sony is partnering with 75 Waste Management Recycle America eCycling drop-off centers throughout the U.S. That makes it the first national recycling initiative stateside to see a major electronics manufacturer and a national waste management company work together.

“Providing the highest level of service and support doesn’t stop once a purchase is made,” Stan Glasgow, president and COO of Sony Electronics, said in a statement. “We believe it is Sony’s responsibility to provide customers with end-of-life solutions for all the products we manufacture.”

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