Comments on: Executive Recycling responses to 60 Minutes http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2008/11/19/executive-recycling-responses-to-60-minutes/ Think - it ain't illegal yet... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:32:11 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Brian Angliss http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2008/11/19/executive-recycling-responses-to-60-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-61193 Brian Angliss Mon, 26 Jan 2009 23:27:34 +0000 http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/?p=5523#comment-61193 Mike, I posted on the raid as it was breaking news (it hit 9News in Denver and about 15 minutes I heard about it via email) at this link: http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2009/01/23/breaking-ice-and-epa-at-executive-recycling/ Mike, I posted on the raid as it was breaking news (it hit 9News in Denver and about 15 minutes I heard about it via email) at this link:

http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2009/01/23/breaking-ice-and-epa-at-executive-recycling/

]]> By: Mike http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2008/11/19/executive-recycling-responses-to-60-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-61192 Mike Mon, 26 Jan 2009 23:16:21 +0000 http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/?p=5523#comment-61192 Your readers may be interested in some of the follow-up to the original 60 Minutes story. As a result of the GOA report on which that story was based, the City of Denver became concerned enough to audit the company. The results of that audit (which I have only heard about) so concerned the City of Denver that they dropped their contract with ER immediately at it's expiration. A more intersting episode took place this past Friday (January 23) on which date Executive was raided by both the EPA and ICE (mostly the customs enforcement aspect...though they did nab 4 illegal aliens). Every major television station was there to cover all the activity, which included EPA and Customs officials carting away box after box of records. Seems Brandon's problems just won't end. It will be interesting to see what those agency's forensic document experts come up with. Your readers may be interested in some of the follow-up to the original 60 Minutes story. As a result of the GOA report on which that story was based, the City of Denver became concerned enough to audit the company. The results of that audit (which I have only heard about) so concerned the City of Denver that they dropped their contract with ER immediately at it’s expiration. A more intersting episode took place this past Friday (January 23) on which date Executive was raided by both the EPA and ICE (mostly the customs enforcement aspect…though they did nab 4 illegal aliens). Every major television station was there to cover all the activity, which included EPA and Customs officials carting away box after box of records. Seems Brandon’s problems just won’t end. It will be interesting to see what those agency’s forensic document experts come up with.

]]> By: Scholars and Rogues » EPA violations by Executive Recyling unclear http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2008/11/19/executive-recycling-responses-to-60-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-59666 Scholars and Rogues » EPA violations by Executive Recyling unclear Fri, 12 Dec 2008 13:32:56 +0000 http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/?p=5523#comment-59666 [...] Another ER press release that has also been removed from the website (both are available here) claimed that: These buyers apparently sought to hide their own misconduct by leaving the [...] [...] Another ER press release that has also been removed from the website (both are available here) claimed that: These buyers apparently sought to hide their own misconduct by leaving the [...]

]]> By: Brian Angliss http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2008/11/19/executive-recycling-responses-to-60-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-59388 Brian Angliss Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:52:43 +0000 http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/?p=5523#comment-59388 Thank you, Jim. Until I came across the Denver Business Journal piece last week, I hadn't realized that BAN had actually done this. I chose to ask for verification from John since I'm always cautious about accepting comments at face value. It's unfortunate that he didn't provide a link to the Denver Business Journal piece - that would have been good enough for me. Thank you, Jim. Until I came across the Denver Business Journal piece last week, I hadn’t realized that BAN had actually done this. I chose to ask for verification from John since I’m always cautious about accepting comments at face value. It’s unfortunate that he didn’t provide a link to the Denver Business Journal piece – that would have been good enough for me.

]]> By: Jim Puckett http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2008/11/19/executive-recycling-responses-to-60-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-59385 Jim Puckett Thu, 04 Dec 2008 02:36:38 +0000 http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/?p=5523#comment-59385 Dear Mark et al: Yes BAN tracked 20 containers from Executive Recycling this year. All of them went to developing countries 8 of them were seized by the authorities in the receiving countries as contraband (illegal traffic). The Denver press has been negligent in reporting all of the facts in the case. Only the Denver Business Journal reported the facts about all of these containers. It is clear to us that export to developing countries of e-scrap is a significant aspect of ER's business model. We have also confronted ER about these containers and have asked them to come clean on the facts regarding these. We are still waiting. Jim Puckett, Executive Director, BAN Dear Mark et al:

Yes BAN tracked 20 containers from Executive Recycling this year. All of them went to developing countries 8 of them were seized by the authorities in the receiving countries as contraband (illegal traffic). The Denver press has been negligent in reporting all of the facts in the case. Only the Denver Business Journal reported the facts about all of these containers. It is clear to us that export to developing countries of e-scrap is a significant aspect of ER’s business model. We have also confronted ER about these containers and have asked them to come clean on the facts regarding these. We are still waiting.

Jim Puckett, Executive Director, BAN

]]> By: Mark http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2008/11/19/executive-recycling-responses-to-60-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-58910 Mark Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:18:44 +0000 http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/?p=5523#comment-58910 The true test of a man's character is what he does when no one is watching. This is a quote from Jay Basbee, John Wooden, or maybe it was Spider-Man. Whoever said it, it still holds true and I hope Brandon Richter is reading this. As for John's post on 11/19/08 regarding the number of containers the BAN org tracked from Executive Recycling is rather suspicious. If an executive of BAN is reading this, please let us hear the facts as they stand, This is only my opinion but it sounds to me like John has a major ax to grind with Exec. Rec. and is probably a major competitor of Exec. Rec. in the Denver Market. Perhaps you are with Guaranteed Recycling Experts or Electronics Recycling. Whoever you are, if you are going to make an assertion, please back it up with legitimate evidence. The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching. This is a quote from Jay Basbee, John Wooden, or maybe it was Spider-Man. Whoever said it, it still holds true and I hope Brandon Richter is reading this. As for John’s post on 11/19/08 regarding the number of containers the BAN org tracked from Executive Recycling is rather suspicious. If an executive of BAN is reading this, please let us hear the facts as they stand, This is only my opinion but it sounds to me like John has a major ax to grind with Exec. Rec. and is probably a major competitor of Exec. Rec. in the Denver Market. Perhaps you are with Guaranteed Recycling Experts or Electronics Recycling. Whoever you are, if you are going to make an assertion, please back it up with legitimate evidence.

]]> By: Brian Angliss http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2008/11/19/executive-recycling-responses-to-60-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-58871 Brian Angliss Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:22:40 +0000 http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/?p=5523#comment-58871 John, unfortunately after spending a decent amount of time searching the BAN.org website, I cannot find proof of your claim. If you have proof of your claim, I'd very much like to see it. John, unfortunately after spending a decent amount of time searching the BAN.org website, I cannot find proof of your claim. If you have proof of your claim, I’d very much like to see it.

]]> By: John http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2008/11/19/executive-recycling-responses-to-60-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-58870 John Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:12:09 +0000 http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/?p=5523#comment-58870 The Basel Action Network (Ban.org) reported the they tracked 21 containers from Nov 07 to Mar 09 from Executive Recycling operation to several desinations across the world. 10 containers were stopped and 8 of 10 were found to be full of illegal contents. 7 of the 10 were sent back to the US. This is their business model. sent from: <a href="http://fav.or.it" rel="nofollow">fav.or.it</a> [FID3193148] The Basel Action Network (Ban.org) reported the they tracked 21 containers from Nov 07 to Mar 09 from Executive Recycling operation to several desinations across the world. 10 containers were stopped and 8 of 10 were found to be full of illegal contents. 7 of the 10 were sent back to the US. This is their business model.

sent from: fav.or.it [FID3193148]

]]> By: Brian Angliss http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2008/11/19/executive-recycling-responses-to-60-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-58857 Brian Angliss Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:38:39 +0000 http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/?p=5523#comment-58857 Mark, thanks for that. I'll see what I can dig up further. Mark, thanks for that. I’ll see what I can dig up further.

]]> By: Mark http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2008/11/19/executive-recycling-responses-to-60-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-58856 Mark Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:28:26 +0000 http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/?p=5523#comment-58856 Tere Blake with OCF obviously didn't look too hard in trying to locate Karen Zhang. I did a google search and found her: Electronic Recycling (Canada) Ltd 13065 84 Ave Suite 120, Surrey V3W1B3 Karen Zhang p: 604-599-8078 f: 866-482-7478 e: info@electronics-recycling.com w: www.electronics-recycling.com found at the following link: http://216.18.0.136/joomla/tech/index.php/directories/62-directories/68-sustainable-technologies Tere Blake with OCF obviously didn’t look too hard in trying to locate Karen Zhang. I did a google search and found her:
Electronic Recycling (Canada) Ltd
13065 84 Ave Suite 120,
Surrey V3W1B3
Karen Zhang
p: 604-599-8078
f: 866-482-7478
e: info@electronics-recycling.com
w: http://www.electronics-recycling.com

found at the following link: http://216.18.0.136/joomla/tech/index.php/directories/62-directories/68-sustainable-technologies

]]> By: Russ Wellen http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2008/11/19/executive-recycling-responses-to-60-minutes/comment-page-1/#comment-58853 Russ Wellen Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:14:24 +0000 http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/?p=5523#comment-58853 Nice work on this, Brian. Kindly keep us apprised of further developments. Nice work on this, Brian. Kindly keep us apprised of further developments.

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