Flint Event Launches the One Million Pound Challenge Advanced Technology Recycling (ATR) in Grand Rapids announced today they have secured a major contract that provides up to 1 Million pounds of free CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) recycling to Michigan Residents until 10/1/2016. This important announcement means the people of Michigan now have an R2 Certified Recycler…
CRT Processor Closed Loop collapse is possible as financial, regulatory and compliance issues mount raising concerns they will leave behind the largest stockpile of CRT Glass in history. Estimates show the numbers could exceed 91 Million pounds at their Ohio and Arizona facilities. In an earlier ATR post we reported Closed Loop was no longer…
ATR Opens Busy Street Location in Richmond VA ATR opens Busy Street Location in Richmond VA in the wake of Sims, CRS and Jaco East Coast closings. “The new state of the art facility is set to open on March 1, 2016 to service a growing list of customers being orphaned as traditional commodity…
Recycling Centers Close Nationwide as ATR continues Expansion efforts. Reports are coming in from Fairbanks AK to York PA as recycling centers close nationwide in the wake of record low oil prices and CNBC says, “no end in sight”. Yet, ATR targets Richmond VA for expansion and continues to assist municipalities as existing recyclers shutter facilities and resorts to…
ATR’s very own Krysta Turner from the San Antonio’s site has been named valedictorian at the ITT Technical Institute – San Antonio campus, for the December 2015 graduating class. Krysta’s hard work, dedication and a 4.0 GPA earned her this award. She will deliver the valedictory at her graduation ceremony on December 16th. Krysta is…
Veterans Day Thank You from the COO. Each year I get the distinguished honor to write this letter to our valuable customers and staff on Veterans Day. Veterans day is when we as Americans can say THANKS to all who served our country during peace or war to protect our way of lives. We should…
Zloop files bankruptcy, after allegations of misappropriate of funds that include NASCAR Racing and unfair trade practices. Is it time to think Advanced Technology Recycling? It seems like every week there is a new story being reported on the turmoil of our industry; companies receiving OSHA fines, closing their doors, principles going to jail or…
Press Release 11/4/2015 San Antonio, TX – Advanced Technology Recycling (ATR) a nationwide Asset Management company specializing in End-of-Life Electronic Disposition announced they have received their certification as a Woman Business Enterprise (WBE). The awarding agency is the (SCTRCA). Jay Cox, ATR’s Business Development Manager for Southwest U.S. says, “This certification is for…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 17, 2015 Grand Rapids, MI – B&K Technology Solutions Inc. the parent company of Advanced Technology Recycling (ATR), with its corporate headquarters located in Pontiac, IL, announced today that their Grand Rapids, MI location is now R2:2013 and ISO: 14001:2004 certified. ATR’s certified facility is at 3714 Jefferson Ave SE –…
9/20/2015 PONTIAC, IL – Advanced Technology Recycling today announced it has secured a contract with the U.S. Government Publishing Office in Washington, D.C. to securely dispose of the agency’s computers and other information technology hardware. The contract amount will be worth up to $120,000 and includes a four-year option that can be exercised after the…
