CRA becomes ERA, expands.

Computer Recyclers of America (CRA), a California-based electronics recycler, has changed its name to Electronic Recyclers of America (ERA).

The company's President and CEO John S. Shegerian says, "Electronic Recyclers of America best reflects our true scope of capabilities, which is much greater than merely computers."

The company recently opened what it says is California's largest obsolete electronics recycling facility in Fresno in November.

The ERA facility de-manufactures, recycles and crushes cathode ray tubes found in computer monitors, televisions and other video equipment. Its cathode ray tube crushers can process more than 1,500 units per hour, according to the company. The facility is capable of processing up to 5 million pounds of electronics per month.

ERA accepts computer monitors, televisions, AV equipment, outdated computers, peripherals, PDAs and RMAs, LCD monitors, LCD televisions, laptops, plasma screens, fax machines, copiers and other electronic items. It is approved by the California Environmental Protection Agency and the California Department of Toxic Substance Control as an authorized electronics recycling outlet. ERA says that all activities within the plant are monitored by surveillance and security camera systems. All electronic components entering the facility are completely recycled, according to the company, and are traceable with the use of ERA's bar coded reporting system.

ERA is headquartered in Visa, Calif., near San Diego.