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Vizio Now Offers National Takeback Program
Posted on January 04, 2010Vizio, the market-leader in LCD TVs in the U.S. is now offering a free national takeback service to its customers. Vizio has partnered with Manufacturers Recycling Management Company (MRM), the recycling company created by Panasonic, Sharp and Toshiba. MRM has collection locations in all 50 states, which can be found here.
In a few short years, Vizio has quietly rocketed from an unknown name to the number 1 or number 2 seller of flat panel TVs in the U.S., depending on the quarter. Based in Irvine, CA, Vizio sells mostly through discount retailers like Wal-Mart and Costco.
Press Coverage
Electronics Recycling - Who’s Responsible?
Recycling Today12-29-09 -- As the lawsuit challenging New York City’s electronics take-back law prepares for opening arguments in mid-January, industry associations and electronics recycling advocates wonder what effect the court’s ruling will have on the future of producer responsibility.
A Green Way to Dump Low-Tech Electronics
The New York Times06-30-09 -- The Environmental Protection Agency estimates 99.1 million televisions sit unused in closets and basements across the country. Consumer response to recycling has been enormous in states where the laws have taken effect.
LCD and plasma TV sales brighten retail picture
Los Angeles Times06-29-09 -- Slashed prices, the digital transition and a budget-prompted tendency to spend more time at home motivate consumers to upgrade their televisions.
