Midwest Recycling Center (MRC) is a leading electronics recycling company serving businesses, schools, hospitals, government agencies and nonprofits across the region. With the most current R2v3 and RIOS certifications, MRC demonstrates a firm commitment to sustainable recycling practices, quality management and environmental responsibility, which helped earn them recognition in the 2024 St. Louis Green Business Challenge.
As part of the Challenge, MRC highlighted its Champion Innovation Project: a series of E-Waste Collection Events designed to offer residents a convenient, responsible way to dispose of unwanted electronics. Staffed by trained professionals and equipped to manage everything from traffic flow to unloading vehicles, these events were held at various community locations, with 90 hosted in total — 68 in the Imperial/St. Louis area and 22 in the Kansas City region. During these events, MRC successfully collected and processed more than 1 million pounds of electronic waste, including 1,500 CRT televisions, 776 appliances containing freon and 2,028 printer units. By diverting this material from toxic landfills, the company helped reduce air pollution risks and supported healthier, more sustainable communities.
“The opportunities we have to serve communities with convenient, affordable and responsible E-Waste recycling enhance MRC’s reputation as a trusted partner in regional environmental stewardship and sustainability efforts,” said Greg Cooksey, Sr. Director of Business Development & Compliance Officer of MRC. “We appreciate how Green Business Challenge connections help us maintain and grow our service capacity.”
MRC offers comprehensive electronics recycling solutions that span everything from small devices like cell phones to large appliances such as refrigerators. Any item with a battery or power cord is eligible for recycling or repurposing through their services. In addition, MRC prioritizes data protection with advanced security protocols, including hard drive shredding and certified data destruction, helping clients and their customers avoid identity theft.
These collection events also played a key role in public education. Through strong partnerships with local governments and organizations, MRC was able to demonstrate the environmental importance of proper electronics recycling while strengthening community relationships and promoting a shared vision for sustainability. This combination of outreach, environmental action and collaboration has solidified MRC’s standing as a valued partner in regional sustainability efforts.
The Clean Air Partnership is proud to celebrate companies like Midwest Recycling Center that actively promote cleaner air by embracing meaningful sustainability practices. For more information on MRC and how your organization can get involved in the St. Louis Green Business Challenge, subscribe to the Challenge’s bi-monthly E-Newsletter or visit stlouisgreenchallenge.com. To learn more about the link between sustainability and air quality, explore the Clean Air Partnership’s website, like us on Facebook or follow us on X @gatewaycleanair.
