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On a recent a legislative visit, we joined a group of business leaders to advocate for policies that promote economic growth and maintain a thriving quality of life in the part of the San Francisco Bay Area that encompasses everything from Fremont and Oakland to Richmond and Walnut Creek—a region that is emerging as an influential part of Silicon Valley. In addition to being a leader in electronic recycling, we are fortunate that our business is in a great location: the San Francisco Bay Area. Recently, we had the opportunity to promote the Bay Area—in particular, the East Bay—when our president, Lou Ramondetta, took part in a legislative visit to Sacramento along with a large group of East Bay regional business leaders. The visit was coordinated by three regional business organizations: the East Bay Economic Development Alliance, the East Bay Leadership Council and Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group. Our message to state legislators in Sacramento? We wanted them to make it a priority to champion policies that promote economic growth and maintain a thriving quality of life in the region that encompasses everything from Fremont and Oakland to Richmond and Walnut Creek. Here at Surplus Service, we are passionate about developing jobs of the future now, so we were glad to see that topics such as manufacturing, logistics and workforce development were up for discussion. As the regional business group told the state legislators, we believe that the lifeblood of innovation lies with the talent and health of a local workforce. While Silicon Valley and San Francisco are the darlings of the Bay Area’s technology industry, there is still a great opportunity for companies in the East Bay to feed off the energy from the tech boom. That means focusing on hiring a diverse group of people for jobs that are impacted by technology companies, big and small. Coupled with legislation that ensures that our workforce and residents stay healthy, we believe that our businesses can maintain the competitive edge that is needed in today’s global economy. That is why we support programs such as the Oakland Unified School District’s Linked Learning program, which dedicates funding to prepare young people for careers that matter in the local workforce and in the global marketplace. It was good to see a number of East Bay businesses represented, including F&M Bank, Port of Oakland, Bank of America, De La Housaye & Associates, Hospital Council and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. It was also good to see how elected leaders on both sides of the aisle—leaders like Assemblymembers Tony Thurmond, Rob Bonta and Catharine Baker, and California Sen. Steve Glazer—were receptive to our ideas. To know more visit:https://surplusservice.com/ Call: (510) 226–0600 Email:Info@SurplusService.com Visit for more Services : Surplus Service 3090 Osgood Ct Fermont , CA 94539 ...read more
By surplusservice December 27, 2018
There is a reason why superhero movies continue to do well at the box office. Not only do the movies such as Batman v Superman and Deadpool allow us to replay some of our favorite childhood memories. Each superhero also has something to teach us in real life. When it comes to e-waste recycling, it turns out that superheroes have some additional lessons for our industry. Just take data eradication. As more gadgets store more of our private information—and as more electronic devices become obsolete before the end of useful lifespan—it will take the mindset of a superhero to take on the challenge of data security. Here is what we mean. We Need Protection from the Bad Guys Think of what could happen if someone’s private information from a used computer ended up in the wrong hands. If that data isn’t properly protected when getting rid of old electronics, you’re putting your customers in harm’s way and your company’s reputation at risk. This is why Superman fought so hard to keep kryptonite out of his arch nemesis Lex Luthor’s hands. Lex Luthor understood that Superman got his strength from kryptonite and tried to figure out ways to get access to the superhuman substance for his own personal motivation, which was ultimately world domination. Surplus Service, a San Francisco Bay Area-based e-waste recycling company, is one of the few businesses that can take on data eradication like Superman took on his enemies. We put people and their private information first when recycling used electronics and we protect the environment by upcycling as much equipment as we can, which means fewer electronics get sent to the landfill. Some Things Need to be Eliminated for Good How can a company be certain that, when disposing of used electronics, they’ve completely removed all of the propriety data from the hard drives of their electronic equipment? Merely putting files in the recycle bin doesn’t mean the data is erased from the device. This is where we can take a lesson from Jessica Jones. Kilgrave, aka the Purple Man, possessed the power of mind control, which he used to manipulate people into carrying out his criminal activities. At one point, he had Jessica Jones under his control until she eventually broke free, and she vowed at that moment to put a stop to the Purple Man’s evildoing. The Purple Man was later defeated in another superhero battle and put in jail, but he broke out. Knowing the harm he could do to other people, Jessica Jones took it upon herself to get rid of the Purple Man for good. When dealing with data security, it’s always best to take the extra step of removing sensitive data from the equipment before recycling the device or donating it. Every Superhero Has a Special Gadget that Helps Him Succeed Thor is known for his hammer, which held mystical powers and helped him defeat numerous enemies during his adventures. Like Thor, companies need to use special data wiping tools to get the job done with used electronics. There are usually several methods used in the industry. Hard drives can be demagnetized, which allows the device to be reused instead of destroyed. Data shredding is another way to make sure your data is gone. Either way thoroughly erases all data from the hard drives, which protects against software licensing infringement and the loss of sensitive and proprietary information. You Have to Care About Something Bigger than Yourself It goes without saying that one of the reasons why data security is so important when disposing of old electronic devices is because it’s good for the environment. Spiderman’s motto was always, “With great power comes great responsibility.” Companies not only have a responsibility to protect their customers’ private information but also to prevent used hardware from ending up in a landfill or, worse, in the hands of overseas scammers. The Basel Action Network (BAN) recently put out a report that found that a significant amount of e-waste still gets illegally exported overseas, mostly to Hong Kong. Knowing this information, companies can show they care about the planet and their customers by making sure data eradication is done with care. To know more visit:https://surplusservice.com/ Call: (510) 226–0600 Email:Info@SurplusService.com Visit for more Services : Surplus Service 3090 Osgood Ct Fermont , CA 94539 ...read more
By surplusservice December 27, 2018
These days, technology changes at the speed of light, which means more electronic products will continue to become obsolete long before their expiration date comes. These rapid advances in technology have accelerated the amount of surplus electronics that businesses have to deal with, which becomes a growing challenge as they search for ways to reuse, recycle or properly dispose of this equipment. To meet this challenge, the employees or departments responsible for handling electronic waste should be aware of a few things to make sure your company is going down the right path. Here at Surplus Service, an award-winning e-waste recycling company in the San Francisco Bay Area, we’ve found that the reuse path avoids recycling as much as possible and keeps old electronics out of the landfill period. How can you achieve the same goal? It’s all about perspective. Too often, used electronics are disposed of as trash because it’s the easy thing to do—but that doesn’t make it the right thing to do. In 2003, California passed the Electronic Waste Recycling Act, making us the first state to provide convenient opportunities for everyone to properly manage unwanted electronics. As a result, the law provided a monetary incentive for both manufacturers and consumers to recycle their used electronics. However, the biggest bounty goes to recycling companies, who are paid by the pound for every electronic item they recycle. Whether the items are working or not, recycling companies often grind those assets down into raw materials, which isn’t the most environmentally friendly solution. Upcycling, the practice of reusing items as an alternative to trash and recycling, is the best solution for handling surplus electronics. Every business can accomplish this goal by keeping in mind a few best practices. Figure out the difference between what counts as waste vs. recycling. You have two ways to determine this, according to the California Department of Toxic Substances Control. If the electronics are not reusable, then they must be recycled. If the electronics are broken, obsolete or have no value, then they aren’t considered trash and can be recycled. See a pattern here? If the electronic equipment includes metals, plastic or glass, chances are there is an e-waste solution. It’s also good to know whether you’re dealing with electronic devices such as circuit boards or electronic equipment such as toasters and coffee makers. Gadgets such as circuit boards are manufactured in a very complicated way, so a special process has to be used to extract the precious metals and other toxic e-waste from the devices. According to the EPA, these types of electronics often contain small amounts of plastic, which can be turned into artwork, artificial wood and construction materials. Probably the most important thing to keep in mind is where to send your e-waste.Fortunately, in California, there are a number of electronic recycling companies. The trusted ones are listed on the CalRecycle website, including companies such as Surplus Service. The beauty of working with one of these companies is that you can arrange to have your e-waste picked up, often for free. If you don’t do anything else, make sure your company is dealing with a collector that knows how to handle surplus electronics properly. It’s always best to look for a collector that takes a holistic closed loop approach to repairing and reusing electronic equipment. An e-waste recycling company that knows what they’re doing will also maintain records that track outgoing shipments of e-waste. Since we started using the closed loop method, we’ve been able to reuse about 85% of the surplus equipment from our clients. Only 15% of the e-waste gets recycled while close to 0% of our e-waste ends up in landfills or illegally exported to a foreign country. We have reused millions of untold pounds of electronics, saving them from being recycling and taken to landfills. To know more visit:https://surplusservice.com/ Call: (510) 226–0600 Email:Info@SurplusService.com Visit for more Services : Surplus Service 3090 Osgood Ct Fermont , CA 94539 ...read more
By surplusservice December 27, 2018
As technology brings the world closer and closer together, it's natural that business is going to follow suite. Firms are with increasing regularity establishing offices and acquiring employees overseas, and are enjoying a wider range of legal protection and benefits than ever. That said, establishing... ...read more
The basic function behind an Internet network is basically the same across the board when comparing that of an in-home network to one created for business usage. However, function and structure are two very different things and the needs of a business network exceed the need for basic user function th... ...read more