May 7, 2022 Updated May 8, 2022 Lecanto High School IB med-share club students recently loaded two tons of medical and first-aid supplies into a truck headed for an airlift to Ukraine.
The supplies, collected from area healthcare facilities by Citrus County-based charity Relief Share, were sorted, inventoried and packed by the student volunteers. Technology Conservation Group (TCG), an electronics recycling company based in Lecanto, has generously donated storage space and use of the loading dock to Relief Share.
The airlift was among several ongoing humanitarian shipments arranged by St. Mary Protectress Ukrainian Catholic Church in Apopka. Relief Share partnered with the church and the Ukrainian Foundation to make what Foundation president Yulia Brockdorf called a “miracle in 24 hours” happen.
For more information, visit relief-shareflorida.org.
After serving their time with Duke Energy, around two dozen computers found a new office in the homes of students in Citrus County.
Duke, Mitsubishi Power and the Technology Conservation Group (TCG) in Lecanto teamed up to donate 25 refurbished desktop computers Friday, May 21, to the Citrus County Education Foundation (CCEF).
CCEF Executive Director Shaunda Burdette said the devices will help students access the internet at home, especially when they can’t rely on school district iPads.
“For the ability to be able to apply to college, do their résumé or trade school to get anything they need and have,” she said “It’s a very simple solution to really aid our kids in our county to have the access and tools to be successful.”
To learn more about the education foundation, which hosts a number of programs and events to benefit Citrus County School District students, visit citruseducation.org.
Duke was using the newer-model computers from Mitsubishi Power before the energy company rendered the devices obsolete amid local plant upgrades.
Led by Ted King, Duke orchestrated a partnership with Mitsubishi to have the computers sent to TCG for a cleanup before they were sent to students.
“To those who needed it the most,” said King, who’s also vice president of the CCEF board.
King said he and Burdette found COVID-19, which forced classes to go virtual, spotlighted the need to get computers and Wi-Fi into the hands of disadvantaged children and their families.
“We’re very, very grateful for this,” Burdette said about the donation, “and this is a huge need.”
Marco Sanchez, vice president of Mitsubishi Power’s Intelligent Solutions, said the donation helps better integrate the companies with their communities.
“It’s a great idea,” he said, “it’s a great way to give back.”
Steve Quinn, of TCG sales, said TCG spent its time to make sure the computers looked and performed like new.
“We donate a lot of time for the county,” he said, “and we do a lot for the schools.”
Burdette said she hopes similar donation partnerships take place in the future to ensure other students can “reach out to the world.”
“We want to make sure they can continue to do that,” she said. “We’re excited about it; it’s going to have a huge impact.”
NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Technology Conservation Group (TCG) has joined TERRA‘s Done with IT program to provide simple and safe electronics recycling options for businesses and individuals from their two Certified R2 facilities in Florida and Kentucky.
TCG operates a total of five Certified recycling facilities in the U.S. and Mexico.
TERRA is the largest network of e-Stewards and R2 Certified e-waste recycling and IT asset disposition (ITAD) solution providers in North America with secure facilities across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
TERRA’s Done with IT mail-in program provides access to simple, secure, and sustainable e-waste recycling options for individuals, businesses and local governments across the U.S. and Canada. This service is especially critical for rural and urban communities with little or no access to e-waste recycling services and protects them from identity theft while safeguarding the environment and human health.
“Only Certified businesses like TCG adhere to rigorous standards and ongoing oversight that protect individuals and organizations against data breach and effectively mitigate the dangers associated with the improper disposal of e-waste,” said Steven Napoli, President & CEO of TERRA.
E-Waste is a major environmental problem, accounting for 70% of the toxins entering landfills. Sustainable electronics reuse and recycling requires verifiable processing to protect human health and the environment as well as safely reprocess much needed raw materials for return to the supply chain.
“An expanding home-based workforce increases the value of having convenient access to data destruction, device refurbishment and remarketing services,” said Don Andes, Vice President of Business Development at TCG. “Our partnership with TERRA helps us connect our certified solutions to those in need of these essential services.”
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Indianapolis, IN February 5, 2020 – Steven Robert Craig, SMS has completed all requirements for a Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) certification. This highly respected certification is awarded by BCSP to individuals who meet eligibility and experience criteria in the safety, health, and environmental (SH&E) discipline and have passed a rigorous examination. Certificants must also recertify every five years to maintain certification, ensuring they remain knowledgeable in their practice.
Safety issues have become more complex, and today’s safety professional must continually be better qualified. BCSP credential holders are among the most highly trained, educated, and experienced individuals in the safety field. Having achieved a BCSP certification shows that the individual has mastered the core competency required for professional safety practice.
BCSP’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Treasa Turnbeaugh, CSP, ASP, CIT, CAE comments that “It is critical to maintain competent individuals within the SH&E industry because of the impact they have on the safety of workers and the public.”
The Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a not-for-profit corporation recognized as a leader in high-quality, accredited credentialing for safety, health, and environmental (SH&E) practitioners. BCSP establishes standards and certifies competency criteria in professional safety practice. Since 1969, over 100,000 BCSP credentials have been achieved.
Lecanto, FL – Technology Conservation Group, Inc (TCG) becomes the newest member of the Florida Recycling Partnership.
TCG joins the coalition of businesses and associations that are dedicated to improving Florida’s recycling rates through education, reducing their own waste, and increasing the opportunities for consumers and other businesses to reduce, reuse, and recycle at all times.
“We are so pleased that Technology Conservation Group is part of the Florida Recycling Partnership,” said Dawn McCormick, Director, Communications for Waste Management Inc. of Florida and Chair of FRP. “We welcome a company that has a base in Florida and has a great reputation in the e-waste recycling field.”
Steve Craig, TCG’s Corporate Compliance Director, said, “After attending several of FRP’s recycling summits we made the decision to join because we strongly believe in their mission and think that we can help make a difference in educating others when it comes to electronics reuse and recycling. We’re looking forward to working alongside the other members in making Florida a greener place to live and work.”
About Technology Conservation Group
TCG is an R2 Certified IT Asset Disposition and Electronics Recycling service provider for businesses seeking a secure and responsible partner for managing end-of-life or off-network electronics. With 20 years of experience managing electronics assets, TCG’s core competencies involve maximizing ROI on technology investments, ensuring complete data security and promoting environmental sustainability. Servicing all of North America, TCG is headquartered in Lecanto, FL and has processing facilities in Portland, OR, Louisville, KY, Guadalajara and Monterrey Mexico. Let TCG customize a service plan to meet your business’ needs.
About Florida Recycling Partnership
Florida Recycling Partnership’s mission is to educate policy makers and the general public on the benefits of recycling. Our members believe developing and adopting sustainable business practices will promote recycling, reduce waste, and increase the reuse of materials whenever possible. https://flrecycling.org/
IT Asset Disposition and Electronics Recycling vendor, Technology Conservation Group, has grown its Guadalajara based processing facility from 20,000 square feet to 60,000 square feet in order to grow its storage and processing capabilities.
Guadalajara, Mexico, December 20, 2017 — Technology Conservation Group, Inc. (TCG) (https://tcglifecyclesolutions.com) announces the relocation and expansion of its facility in Guadalajara, Mexico.
TCG’s facility was previously housed in a 20,000-square foot building in Tlaquepaque, while the new facility is located in Tlajomulco de Zúñiga and is over 60,000-square feet in size. The additional processing and storage space will greatly increase the capabilities and throughput for operations in Mexico.
When asked about the company’s development, President and CEO Hamilton Rice said:
“TCG was one of the first IT asset disposition/electronics recyclers to enter into this marketplace close to 15 years ago. With time, the Mexican and Multinational companies have recognized the importance of partnering with companies that can prove they operate in a safe and environmentally sound way. We have raised the standard for IT asset disposition/electronics processing in the Latin American market by maintaining our Quality, Environmental, Health, and Safety program centered around the R2/RIOS standards. We are excited about the growth in Guadalajara and we look forward to what the future brings in Mexico, Latin America, and beyond.”
About Technology Conservation Group
TCG is an R2 Certified IT Asset Disposition and Electronics Recycling service provider for businesses seeking a secure and responsible partner for managing end-of-life or off-network electronics. With 20 years of experience managing electronics assets, TCG’s core competencies involve maximizing ROI on technology investments, ensuring complete data security and promoting environmental sustainability. Servicing all of North America, TCG is headquartered in Lecanto, FL and has processing facilities in Portland, OR, Louisville, KY, Guadalajara and Monterrey Mexico. Let TCG customize a service plan to meet your business’ needs.
Conformance to R2: Strategies for Continuous Improvements will take place Tuesday, September 20th from 1-2:15 PM.
On Tuesday, September 20th Technology Conservation Group’s Corporate Compliance Director, Steve Craig, will be a member of a panel focusing on strategies for maximizing conformance to R2 requirements, strengthening the R2 audit process, and other strategies for continually improving the overall quality of the R2 certification program.
The panel, taking place at the E-Scrap 2016 conference in New Orleans, is no additional cost for registered attendees. “As a member of the Technical Advisory Committee and a certified recycler, I’m excited to share the initiatives R2 and its member companies are taking part in to continually strengthen the largest electronics recycling standard,” said Craig.
TCG invites anyone interested in learning more about R2 and its programs to join us at the session which will take place in Strand 12 from 1 to 2:15 PM. If you have any additional questions or would like meet with us at E-Scrap, please send an email to info@tcgrecycling.com.
About Technology Conservation Group
TCG is an R2/RIOS Certified IT Asset Disposition and Electronics Recycling service provider for businesses seeking a secure and responsible partner for managing end-of-life or off-network electronics. With 20 years of experience managing electronics assets, TCG’s core competencies involve maximizing ROI on technology investments, ensuring complete data security and promoting environmental sustainability. Servicing all of North America, TCG is headquartered in Lecanto, FL and has processing facilities in Portland, OR, Louisville, KY, Guadalajara and Monterrey Mexico. Let TCG customize a service plan to meet your business’ needs.
The following press release originally appeared on PRWeb.
TCG diverts medical equipment destined for incineration to educational institutions, humane societies, and veterinary hospitals.
LECANTO, FLORIDA (PRWEB) AUGUST 30, 2016
Technology Conservation Group, Inc. (https://tcglifecyclesolutions.com) has provided over 3 million syringes- with an initial retail value of over one million dollars- to various educational institutions, humane societies, and veterinary hospitals in the past few months. The newly developed program has found success in diverting the syringes that were once destined for destruction, to organizations that can make use of the expired equipment.
TCG received the syringes from an organization that had tried for several years to find an outlet for them before ultimately contacting TCG for recycling of the lot. “Our corporate ideals revolve around sustainability and a reuse first hierarchy so naturally we wanted to exhaust all options before destroying still sealed equipment,” said Hamilton Rice, President and CEO. “Our initial research indicated the syringes could be used in an educational setting so we reached out to the original company and got permission to begin exploring donations.”
The organizations receiving the syringes have been very pleased with the donations so far and had the following to say:
- “This was an extremely generous donation and will greatly benefit our students for a very long time,” said Susan A. Baker, Dean- College of Nursing at St. Petersburg College.
- “On behalf of our students, faculty, and staff here at the University of South Florida’s Center for Advanced Clinical Learning we would like to thank TCG recycling for their generous donation of syringes. We believe that this gracious gift will not only allow our students to learn and gain confidence but will also greatly impact the future of healthcare by proxy.” Karl Hastings, Simulation Specialist- University of South Florida Center for Advanced Clinical Learning
TCG has approximately 20 million additional syringes available for donation and in most cases can provide free delivery of the requested quantity. If your organization can make use of these syringes, please contact us and we can provide you with a complete inventory.
For more information on the syringes available for donation please contact us using the form here: https://tcglifecyclesolutions.com/contact-us/
About Technology Conservation Group
TCG is an R2 Certified IT Asset Disposition and Electronics Recycling service provider for businesses seeking a secure and responsible partner for managing end-of-life or off-network electronics. With 20 years of experience managing electronics assets, TCG’s core competencies involve maximizing ROI on technology investments, ensuring complete data security and promoting environmental sustainability. Servicing all of North America, TCG is headquartered in Lecanto, FL and has processing facilities in Portland, OR, Louisville, KY, Guadalajara and Monterrey, Mexico. Let TCG customize a service plan to meet your business’ needs.
Drive will take place at Lecanto headquarters 6/24 from 11AM to 5PM.
Lecanto, FL- Technology Conservation Group has organized a blood drive at the Lecanto campus on Friday June 24th from 11AM to 5PM so that employees and the surrounding community have an opportunity to give blood in the wake of the Orlando tragedy.
“Technology Conservation Group and our employees were deeply saddened to learn about the tragedy that took place in Orlando just a few hours from our corporate headquarters. The last week in our state has seen an unimaginable amount of trauma and an unprecedented showing of love and support. We felt that this blood drive was a way to contribute to that support,” said Cathy Mehrl, Global IT Manager.
TCG invites anyone in the surrounding area to come out and join our employees in donating blood. The donation vehicle will be parked behind our corporate headquarters located at 705 South Easy Street Lecanto, FL 34461.
About Technology Conservation Group
TCG is an R2/RIOS Certified IT Asset Disposition and Electronics Recycling service provider for businesses seeking a secure and responsible partner for managing end-of-life or off-network electronics. With 20 years of experience managing electronics assets, TCG’s core competencies involve maximizing ROI on technology investments, ensuring complete data security and promoting environmental sustainability. Servicing all of North America, TCG is headquartered in Lecanto, FL and has processing facilities in Portland, OR, Louisville, KY, Guadalajara and Monterrey Mexico. Let TCG customize a service plan to meet your business’ needs.
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In honor of earth day, all TCG locations will be accepting e-waste.
Earth Day is April 22nd, join Technology Conservation Group as we celebrate by hosting a free electronics recycling drive. Bring your unused and broken electronics, we’ll securely wipe any remaining data and properly recycle each item.
All electronic items are free to recycle with the exception of CRT monitors and TV’s which will be ten dollars each.
Items can be dropped off between 8am and 3pm at the following TCG locations:
Florida
705 South Easy Street
Lecanto, Florida 34461
Oregon
11749 Northeast Marx Street Building 8
Portland, Oregon 97220
Kentucky
4851 Jennings Lane
Louisville, Kentucky 40218
Get a jumpstart on your spring cleaning and safely dispose of your electronics!
Visit tcgrecycling.com or call 352-527-2534 for more info.
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