By WKTV Staff
joanne@wktv.org
In the wake of today’s COVID-19 world, Valley City Electronic Recycling, (VCER) a certified B-Corp and licensed large quantity universal electronic waste handler, has announced a new way to purchase electronic items through its online Tech Store.
Launched in April 2020, VCER’s new online retail store offers the same quality refurbished computers and electronics that customers would find in the company’s brick and mortar Tech Store in Kentwood. Items include Apple products, Google Chromebooks, Microsoft Surface Pro 3 and HP EliteBook laptops, HP EliteDesk and Dell OptiPlex desktops, printers, hard drives, monitors, networking equipment and more.
“We recognized there’s a need to be able to deliver technology to people in a safe and sustainable manner – particularly now when so many people are working from home and kids are getting their education in a virtual format,” said Valley City Electronic Recycling President Jason Kehr. “We’ve been thinking about doing this for a number of years, but this crisis really pushed us into doing it sooner, especially since our brick and mortar store is temporarily closed to the public due to Michigan’s stay-home order.”
In addition to VCER’s eBay store, customers can access VCER’s online retail store through its website and make their purchase online. Once the online purchase is complete, customers will receive an email notification and coordinate a time for curbside pickup at its location at 2929 32nd St SE in Kentwood.
“We are taking all precautionary safety measures in accordance with all federal CDC, local and state health department guidelines and following social distancing best practices when it comes to local pick-up orders,” Kehr said. “With our inventory constantly evolving, we hope to offer nationwide shipping in the near future.”
If a customer has a question about an item, or would like more information, they can call the VCER Tech Store at 616-421-3385 or email: VCTechStore@valleycityer.com.
