stc, Ericsson partner in Saudi to dispose obsolete equipment as part of Ericsson’s Take-Back Programme

As part of the signed Memorandum of Understanding to explore sustainable initiatives, stc and Ericsson partner to manage and dispose of stc’s obsolete equipment as part of the Ericsson Product Take-Back Programme. The programme aims at minimising the potential environmental impact associated with the disposal of decommissioned end-of-life electrical equipment.

As part of the programme, Ericsson will handle stc’s dismantled equipment with the highest international industry standards through the collection, decommissioning, transportation, and recycling of materials.

Launched in 2005, the Ericsson Product Take-Back Programme is part of Ericsson’s extended producer responsibility to retrieve and dispose of Ericsson’s obsolete products safely. Available in 180 countries, Ericsson offers the programme to all customers globally, which guarantees that e-waste is not discarded in traderestricted areas or landfills.