MORGAN HILL, Calif., Sept. 16, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Maxus Technology Corporation, (OTCBB:MXUS) a leading provider of eWaste and Asset Recovery solutions, today announced that it supports the actions taken by the Alberta Government to set a recycling fee for electronics throughout the province. Alberta, Canada will begin collecting the fees through a non-profit organization called the Alberta Recycling management Authority in October 2004. Recycling fees for computers will start at $5 for laptops or electronic notebooks, $8 for printers, $10 for computer processors, and $12 for computer monitors. "This type of eWaste Recycling Fee program is in line with what other governments are considering across North America as an ever increasing number of communities take action towards the handling of a growing waste stream." said David Smith, CEO of Maxus Technology Corporation.
"Any environmental initiative that can reduce the amount of eWaste in our community landfill sites is seen as a positive step in the right direction" said Shelley Whatmore, President of Maxus Technology Corporation. Ms. Whatmore also added, "That Maxus Technology is pleased to have been a part of the process in recommending solutions to deal with electronic waste in our communities."
About Maxus Technology Corporation
Maxus Technology Corp. was founded in 1994 as an asset recovery expert for the telecom industry and was an early pioneer in the pre-owned technology marketplace. In the last 10 years of serving customers worldwide, we have developed in-depth asset recovery and eWaste expertise, extensive supply-and sell-side networks. Maxus has an international sourcing network enabling us to secure in-demand products. Maxus customers have come to rely on us for providing low-cost, high-quality alternatives to new products. In a fragmented market crowded with small, unsophisticated operations, Maxus continues to remain a trusted and respected resource.
Maxus has its executive offices at 18300 Sutter Boulevard, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 and its telephone number is 1.408.782.2005. The company website can be found at www.Maxustech.com
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