Pratt brings a wealth of experience in e-waste recycling, data destruction to growing company

Greensburg, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/28/2016 -- Commonwealth Computer Recycling (CyberCrunch), a company offering a broad range of data destruction, e-waste disposal solutions, has added Jennifer Pratt to its sales team.

Pratt, who previously owned and operated her own document destruction business in the Washington, D.C. area, has years of experience in the recycling industry. In fact, she sold her company to a Fortune 500 firm just four years after its launch, reaching $2 million in annual sales.

At CyberCrunch, Pratt will be responsible for e-waste recycling and data destruction sales in the Metro Philadelphia and Baltimore/Washington, D.C. areas.

"We are very excited that Jennifer will be joining our growing company, as she brings a wide range of experience and expertise in this very niche industry," said Serdar Bankaci, President of CyberCrunch. "Jennifer knows what it takes to be successful in the electronics recycling and data destruction business, as she has demonstrated practical experience as a business owner. She will play a pivotal role with the company as we continue to grow and serve more customers throughout the Mid-Atlantic region."

Pratt has more than 20 years of experience in business development and sales management. This includes successfully networking, negotiating, marketing and building relationships with customers. In her career, she has sold to some of the largest businesses, organizations and government agencies in the world, including the White House, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

About CyberCrunch
CyberCrunch is an innovator when it comes to data destruction and e-waste disposal, finding previously untapped value in e-waste that allows it to provide customers with the best service possible. The company serves Fortune 1000 companies across the country, with solutions that include data destruction, IT asset disposal and e-waste compliance.

The company, which is R2 certified and a member of the National Association for Information Destruction (NAID), handles clients' hardware and sensitive data per the highest industry standards.

For more information on CyberCrunch and the wide range of e-waste and data destruction services the company offers, go to http://www.ccrcyber.com.

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Greensburg, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/08/2016 -- Commonwealth Computer Recycling LLC (CyberCrunch) has announced that Chad Thimons has joined its business development team. He will officially begin November 2016.

Mr. Thimons will expand CyberCrunch's geographic reach in the greater Pittsburgh area, where he has built a reputable client base over the past 15 years. He spent the last six in the software and logistics industries.

Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, CyberCrunch operates a Department of Environment Protection (DEP) permitted and R2 certified recycling facility, and in 2014 expanded to the Philadelphia region in partnership with Elwyn Industries.

"Our two strategic locations allow us to service businesses from northern New Jersey through Baltimore and from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh," said Serdar Bankaci, owner.

CyberCrunch has made a name for itself over the last several years, growing from a small warehouse into today's multisite recycling operation servicing the entire Mid-Atlantic region.

"Chad had several choices in terms of next steps for his business career, and we are honored and excited that he chose CyberCrunch. We look forward to building the CyberCrunch brand in the greater Pittsburgh region and becoming a national IT asset disposal (ITAD) and data destruction provider and e-waste recycler by 2018," Bakaci said.

About CyberCrunch
CyberCrunch is a widely respected ITAD and data destruction service provider. As the most secure choice for onsite and offsite data destruction in the Mid-Atlantic, its customer base includes the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security, large enterprise firms, small and mid-sized businesses and non-profit organizations. CyberCrunch is R2 certified and an NAID member, providing its clients peace of mind in knowing that all internal processes meet the highest industry standards for both e-waste disposal and data security.

For more information, visit http://www.ccrcyber.com.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners identifies Pennsylvania company as an innovator in e-waste recycling and data destruction

Greensburg, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/20/2016 -- Commonwealth Computer Recycling, a company that offers a full suite of e-waste disposal services, has received funding from Ben Franklin Technology Partners.

Commonwealth was one of 13 Pennsylvania companies to receive funding through Ben Franklin, an early stage investment agency that made available $2.9 million in this latest round of funding. It was also one of two in the physical sciences sector.

"It is an honor to be chosen as part of Ben Franklin's latest round of investment in regional technology companies," said Serdar Bankaci, owner of Commonwealth Computer Recycling. "In recent years, we have achieved substantial growth and have assisted some of the largest businesses, organizations and public agencies in the nation with their electronic waste disposal needs. This funding will allow us to further innovate and position ourselves as the go-to provider of these services throughout the United States."

Commonwealth has developed a groundbreaking method for recycling computers and electronics, using an approach that finds previously untapped value in e-waste. The company serves Fortune 1000 companies throughout the country, delivering solutions like IT asset disposal, data destruction and universal waste management, among others.

R2 certified and a member of the National Association for Information Destruction (NAID), Commonwealth handles its clients' sensitive data and equipment per the most stringent industry standards. Its customers have included the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the FBI, large enterprise firms, nonprofit organizations and small and medium-sized businesses.

About Ben Franklin Technology Partners
Ben Franklin Technology Partners is an investor that aims to lead southeastern Pennsylvania's growing technology community, helping to create jobs and boost the regional economy in the process. Over the past 30 years, the firm has invested more than $175 million into more than 1,750 tech companies throughout the region. An initiative of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, the agency receives funding from the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority.

To learn more about Commonwealth Computer Recycling and the e-waste and data destruction services it offers businesses and organizations across a wide range of industries, visit http://www.ccrcyber.com.

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President Serdar Bankaci, Vice President Joe Connors to share insights on industry partnerships and trends at E-Scrap 2016

Greensburg, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/30/2016 -- Commonwealth Computer Recycling (CyberCrunch), a leading electronics recycling and e-waste services provider, will present at the upcoming E-Scrap 2016 in New Orleans.

The 14th annual conference attracts more than 1,200 attendees from more than 35 different countries each year. CyberCrunch President Serdar Bankaci and Vice President Joe Connors will ---- lead a breakout session called "E-Scrap Academy Track: Let's Make a Deal," which will cover how various companies have been able to partner with investors and position themselves effectively in today's competitive market.

"We are incredibly excited to present at E-Scrap 2016 and share some of the recent trends we've seen in our industry, many of which have taken place over the past year alone," said Bankaci. "Our goal is to give our fellow professionals a greater understanding of the state of our industry and how they can incorporate practical financing tools into their own businesses. We are very much looking forward to the conference this year."

E-Scrap 2016 features a series of presentations, tear-down demonstrations, an exhibit hall and question-and-answer sessions with top industry executives. The event provides attendees with the latest on e-scrap collection issues, policy considerations, recycling market factors and analyses of trends and stewardship throughout North America. Among those taking part in the exhibitions are buyers and brokers, electronic scrap processors, waste haulers, equipment manufacturers and industry trade associations.

CyberCrunch has become one of the nation's top computer and electronics recycling providers, serving a wide range of Fortune 1000 companies, small and medium-sized businesses, nonprofit organizations and federal and state government agencies. The company offers services like data destruction, universal waste management, IT asset disposal and more.

About CyberCrunch
CyberCrunch is R2 certified and a member of the National Association for Information Destruction (NAID), and its team handles its customers' equipment and data using the most rigorous industry standards for safety and security.

E-Scrap 2016 will take place September 20-22 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. Bankaci and Connors will present September 21 at 1:30 p.m. For more information on CyberCrunch and to learn more about the company's e-waste disposal services, please visit http://www.ccrcyber.com.

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Through its CyberCrunch division, company honors Earth Day by providing mail-in hard drive shredding and data destruction services at no cost to businesses, organizations

Greensburg, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/20/2016 -- As part of its celebration of Earth Day, Commonwealth Computer Recycling is offering free mail-in e-waste recycling and hard drive shredding for businesses and organizations who need reliable, HIPAA-compliant data destruction.

The company is offering the service, through its CyberCrunch Recycling division, at no cost throughout April. Customers only have to pay to have their hard drives, computers and other devices shipped to the company's facility in Pennsylvania, which is Recycling Industry Operating Standard (RIOS) and R2 Responsible Recycling certified.

In addition to the strict standards of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), CyberCrunch Recycling's facility and processes meet all requirements of the U.S. Department of Defense, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA).

"Healthcare providers, insurance companies and various other businesses and organizations must be completely sure that they are disposing of their hard drives and electronics in a way that meets HIPAA standards and other federal and state regulations," said Serdar Bankaci, CEO and founder of Commonwealth Computer Recycling. "We offer a seamless, 100 percent compliant and environmentally responsible way for these organizations to destroy this e-waste, making sure they fully protect themselves and their customers. We are very pleased to offer these services for no cost throughout the month of April."

An R2 certified company, CyberCrunch Recycling provides a broad range of services for customers in Pennsylvania and across the country, including data wiping and destruction, electronics recycling and e-waste disposal. The company also provides secure shipping and videos of the data destruction process, and can safely handle classified materials up to a Top Secret level. There's also an optional no-reuse policy, giving customers the ability to stipulate that their hard drives should never be used again.

"CyberCrunch offers your organization the security and assurance you need when it comes to disposing of your e-waste," said Bankaci. "And this month, you can give us a try without incurring any extra costs."

Earth Day, an annual event started in 1970, aims to bring awareness to issues of environmental protection around the world. It takes place every year on April 22.

To learn more about CyberCrunch Recycling and the HIPAA-compliant data destruction solutions it delivers, visit http://www.cybercrunchrecycling.com.

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As part of Earth Day promotion, company gives customers a free way to responsibly dispose of their unwanted computers and electronics

Greensburg, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/05/2016 -- Individuals and organizations searching for an affordable way to securely dispose of their e-waste have an opportunity to do so for free throughout April thanks to Commonwealth Computer Recycling's Earth Day promotion.

Through its CyberCrunch division, the company allows customers to mail in their hard drives and other electronics to its R2 Responsible Recycling and Recycling Industry Operating Standard (RIOS) certified facility. In April, those who wish to have their hard drives, laptops, tablets, cell phones and other data-containing devices shredded only have to pay for shipping costs.

"As part of our celebration of Earth Day, we are very proud to offer this special deal to our customers, giving them the ability to have their data and hard drives destroyed as affordably as possible—in fact, for free," said Serdar Bankaci, president and founder of Commonwealth Computer Recycling. "We uphold the highest standards of quality in the services we offer, and our customers have peace of mind that their sensitive data will be handled by certified professionals who take our clients' safety and security very seriously."

CyberCrunch, which serves customers nationwide, has a state-of-the-art facility, ensuring that all media is thoroughly destroyed per the highest standards—including those issued by the U.S. Department of Defense, HIPAA, NIST and various other agencies. The company also offers secure shipping and videos of the data destruction process, and is able to handle classified materials up to a level of Top Secret. And, it has an optional no-reuse policy, allowing customers to specify that their hard drives should not be re-used in any way.

About Commonwealth Computer Recycling
Commonwealth Computer Recycling provides a wide range of data destruction services, including data wiping and the environmentally responsible recycling of computers, electronics and mobile devices. In addition to its RIOS and R2 certifications, the company is officially permitted through the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and is a member of the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) and the National Association for Information Destruction (NAID). CyberCrunch is a division of Commonwealth Computer Recycling.

Earth Day, which promotes environmental stewardship across the globe, takes place April 22. To learn more about CyberCrunch and the data destruction and hard drive shredding services it provides to individuals, businesses and organizations throughout the United States, go to http://www.cybercrunchrecycling.com.

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Company is leading the way in reducing electronic waste—a major problem in landfills across the United States and around the world

Greensburg, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/30/2016 -- At a time when up to 50 million tons of electronic waste is generated worldwide each year, recycling & data destruction company Commonwealth Computer Recycling is leading responsible disposal efforts through its nationwide data destruction portal, CyberCrunchRecycling.com.

CyberCrunch allows consumers and businesses to securely recycle many different products, including laptops, cell phones, tablets and other data-containing devices.

Throughout April, the company is celebrating Earth Day by providing free mail-back data destruction and hard drive shredding to individuals and organizations across the country. Those who wish to have their hard drives destroyed only have to pay for shipping costs to the company's Responsible Recycler (R2) and Recycling Industry Operating Standard (RIOS) certified facility.

"As we celebrate the importance of Earth Day on a global scale, now is a great opportunity to give back and offer a way for people across the country to have their sensitive data effectively destroyed in an environmentally friendly and affordable way," said Serdar Bankaci, president and founder of Commonwealth Computer Recycling. "We are thrilled to lead these efforts and allow more individuals and organizations an opportunity to dispose of their computers and electronics using sustainable practices."

Commonwealth Computer Recycling has a strict no-landfill policy, and no unprocessed e-waste is shipped overseas. In its state-of-the-art facility, the company ensures that all media is destroyed and meets and exceeds HIPAA, Department of Defense, NIST and many other data security standards. CyberCrunch provides various options for sensitive data, including secure shipping and videos of the destruction process—with standards that can handle classified material up to Top Secret.

"E-waste is incredibly bad for the environment when dumped in a landfill, and we're looking to help solve the problem. Many electronic devices, including cell phones, contain lead, mercury, arsenic, cadmium, chlorine and bromide." said Bankaci. "By offering this service for free, we are allowing people a convenient way to do their part in keeping these hazardous materials out of our landfills, while protecting against one of the biggest problems facing businesses and consumers today—identity theft. We believe that this is a terrific way to celebrate Earth Day and all that it represents."

About Commonwealth Computer Recycling
Founded in 2010, Commonwealth Computer Recycling specializes in data destruction, data wiping and the responsible recycling of electronics, computers and portable devices. In addition to R2 and RIOS, Commonwealth Computer Recycling is permitted by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and is a member of the National Association for Information Destruction (NAID) and the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI). CyberCrunch is a division of Commonwealth Computer Recycling.

For more information on CyberCrunch and the mail-in hard drive shredding and data destruction services it delivers, visit http://www.cybercrunchrecycling.com/earth-day/.

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Pennsylvania e-waste disposal and data destruction company will use new investments to scale its operations and services throughout the Mid-Atlantic region

Greensburg, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/23/2016 -- Commonwealth Computer Recycling LLC, a respected electronics disposal, computer recycling and data destruction provider, has completed an initial fundraising round led by a group of Philadelphia-based angel investors.

Using these investments, Commonwealth will scale its IT asset disposition (ITAD), data destruction and e-waste recycling services throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond.

"Our new investors' proven track records in scaling small businesses make them a logical fit for this next phase of our company," said Serdar Bankaci, CEO and founder of Commonwealth Computer Recycling. "Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware are where we see short-term growth, and from there we will continue to grow our presence across the broader Mid-Atlantic region."

Founded in 2012 and based in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, Commonwealth operates a U.S. Department of Environmental Protection-permitted and R2 certified recycling facility. In late 2014, the company opened a transfer station in Aston, Pennsylvania, partnering with Elwyn Industries, and it will expand to northeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware as soon as possible.

"The strategic locations of both facilities will allow us to serve businesses from northern New Jersey down to Washington, D.C., and from Philadelphia to Cleveland," said Bankaci.

Over the past several years, Commonwealth has built a strong reputation as a safe, reliable and efficient e-waste recycler and data destruction provider for businesses and organizations in western Pennsylvania. In fact, Smart Business magazine recently named the company a Smart 50 Business, reflecting the sustainable and innovative approach of its services.

About Commonwealth Computer Recycling LLC
Commonwealth has become the most secure choice for both onsite and offsite data destruction in the Mid-Atlantic region, with a customer base that includes the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, large enterprise firms, small and medium-sized businesses and nonprofit organizations, among others.

R2 certified and a member of the National Association for Information Destruction (NAID), Commonwealth is able to provide its customers the ultimate peace of mind in knowing that their e-waste disposal and data security needs will be upheld to the highest industry standards.

To learn more about the company, please call Joe Connors at 866-925-2354 or visit http://www.ccrcyber.com.

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Commonwealth Computer Recycling urges businesses owners and executives to ask themselves five key questions related to their computer recycling efforts

Greensburg, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 05/29/2014 -- Commonwealth Computer Recycling, a company that provides dependable electronics collection and recycling to businesses and organizations across the greater Pittsburgh area, has released a new white paper titled "Is Your Company's Data Disposal and Electronics Recycling Program Putting You and Your Customers at Risk?"

The white paper, available now for free on the company's website, addresses a number of key concerns for businesses and organizations related to proper electronics recycling and data destruction. In particular, it encourages business owners and executives to ensure that their recycling providers are appropriately certified, maintain secure facilities and use the right methods for disposing of items.

"Too often, companies fail to properly dispose of their old and outdated computers and electronics, even when they work with supposedly reputable recycling services," said Serdar Bankaci, president and founder of Commonwealth Computer Recycling. "The fact remains that many recycling providers out there don't even know the places where sensitive data may exist, and so businesses must be extra diligent about making sure they work with a company that leverages the correct techniques to remain protected at all times."

As part of the guidance offered by Commonwealth Computer Recycling, the white paper outlines five key questions businesses executives should ask themselves about their current electronics recycling efforts. This involves making sure their current providers are legitimate, knowing the best methods available for data destruction, understanding the wide range of items that may contain data and being aware of what back-end staff are doing with old and unused computers. Businesses should also check that their computer recycling provider is properly insured.

"Now more than ever, it's absolutely critical for organizations to have the best possible protection when it comes to their data and sensitive information," said Bankaci. "Our goal with this white paper is to give businesses the insights they need to make sound decisions regarding their computer recycling and data destruction now and in the future."

About Commonwealth Computer Recycling
Commonwealth Computer Recycling, based in Greensburg, offers recycling and disposal of a wide range of electronic devices, including laptops, monitors, cell phones, copiers, printers and other items. The company also provides secure data destruction services for hard drives and electronic storage devices to businesses across western Pennsylvania.

"Is Your Company's Data Disposal and Electronics Recycling Program Putting You and Your Customers at Risk?" is now available for download for no cost at http://www.ccrcyber.com/white-paper-companys-data-disposal-electronics-recycling-program-putting-customers-risk/.

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